icg or segs

paulastro

If you had to go with either segs or icg grading , which one would you pick???
Paul

earlwbollinger

Neither, I'd live with raw.

Cameonut

Ditto - if those are the only two choices, I would pass and save my money

zzzz

Exactly ...

Why would you want to send a coin it to either ????

(scratching my head)

A few years back I'd probably say ICG ... If I had to make a choice ..

wingedliberty

If I had to go with eigher segs or icg, I would pick a capital plastic holder and make my own label. The grade on it would be more accurate.

dorkkarl

dunno about grading, except i understand nobody compares to segs for full-step jeff's. however, if you want attibution, you can't go wrong w/ segs. they blow away anybody, except anacs is usually right up there.

K S

braddick

Depends on the coin. Seated coins: SEGS. Mid range circluated Morgans and Barbers, ICG.

Catch22

I agree with Braddick. For circulated coins, they are both fine. I think when most people get on the trash bandwagon they are pretty much talking about Mint State coins where small differences can mean huge money...or when authentication is absolutely critical.

flaminio

<< <i>If you had to go with either segs or icg grading , which one would you pick??? >>

ICG. I like the "Mae West" slab design.

ms70

Interesting. Maybe a poll would've been good for this one. I don't know that much about either service but I'd go with ICG for their
Intercept Shield holder. My biggest numismatic concern is preservation, not to mention that coins look good in black!

KoinKollector

Speaking soley based off seated material:
I have seen SO much garbage in icg slabs, 1846 .10 icg grade vf35, saw it cracked, walked to pcgs, graded f15. Although i didnt agree with PCGS on this instance, the icg grade was ridiclous. The coin was a nice vf20/25. Concerning, SEGS. You can search my posts from LOOONG ago and tell ive always been a fan of SEGS. Almost all my varities are in SEGS. Big fan of Briggs here

lathmach

I'd go with SEGS.
I don't do slabs, though, just so you know. I do have some ANACS and old PCI slabbed coins, but I was buying the coins when I bought them without regard for the plastic.
I'd choose SEGS for my slabbing if I chose to do it, just because they don't make the foolish mistakes that other third party grading companies do.
For instance?
Ok, in the very recent past on this board it has been pointed out where both ANACS and NGC have slabbed the common 1866-S dime as the rare 1866.
Can anyone point to a SEGS coin where this has happened?
Show the board members proof if you have it. Don't just run your mouth putting down SEGS without some proof.
I know Larry Briggs, and he's one of the most knowledgeable numismatics around.

Ray

JrGMan2004

Depends on what the coin is. I tend to lean more towards SEGS, especially on varieties, and problem coins. But early circulated type coins, could go either way, ICG is pretty good with that kind of stuff...

koynekwest

SEGS.

bennybravo

Between the 2, definitely ICG, but I collect Morgan Dollars mostly.I think that they do an OK job for the most part with this series, with some exceptions of course, as with every service out there.I assume you meant if I were submitting, and had to choose between the 2.If I'm at a show, buying in person, I could care less who's plastic is around the coin if I like it and agree with the grade.