How accurate is SGS?

eyoung429

I have a neighbor who purchased a PR70 1970s and the coin is quite beautiful.......with the exception of a big die crack at k-3 starting from about 10% from the rim to almost the back of the neck. Why would they grade it at that level?

kieferscoins

Because nearly every modern coin is PF or MS-70 to them.

They are not accurate at all.

Cameron Kiefer

GoYankees

From what I've read, they make NTC, ACG, and PCI look reputable.

I remember reading that one of those SGS "70" coins crossed over in a "64" holder. SGS sellers target novice collectors.

Stay away!!!!!!!!

mozeppa

kamehameha00

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The lowest grade I've seen them give is a MS-67 that looked circulated.

Barry

How accurate is SGS?

I probably would believe the denomination, sight unseen. That's about it (in my opinion)

MICHAELDIXON

Barry is right! I haven't seen one SGS slab with the wrong denomination printed on it!!!

relayer

The have eliminated the costs associated with grading, by simply printing up PR70CAM labels and inserting any coin into the holder.

On the plus side, they seem to be able to identify the coin and date correctly (at least most of the time).

Russ

SGS is not a real grading service. They are the holdering department for Abon.

Russ, NCNE