PCGS free gradings: tougher grading?

tincup

I have 8 free gradings to use for my gold membership. I was curious as to what experiences others have had using the free gradings--- is it harder to get the grades that you expect? Does PCGS tend to not give the benefit of doubt to the free grades.... and thus coins get undergraded more frequently? Or no difference? Does PCGS even know when they are grading the free submissions (as compared to the large lots submitted by the big boys?

If you have a coin or two that you would really like to make a certain grade..... would you send it in as one of your free submissions, or would you send it later with a larger group?

Lots of questions.... but just curious!! Thanks...

coinguy1

There is no reason to think PCGS would tend to be easier or tougher on coins that they grade free of charge.

nwcs

Ditto

Russ

A couple of my best scores have come from freebies.

Russ, NCNE

LindeDad

If there is a difference in the type of submission can we trust any of there grading? I myself don't care I buy most of my coins already graded. But what your asking is do they have any integerity at all. I for one sure hope they do.

tincup

That's what I was hoping to hear! (And what I would expect when sending in the free submissions)!