Is it proper to return a PCGS graded coin if you are not happy with it?

cary1952

I bought a PCGS coin on ebay. 1909 VDB MS66RD. I paid a fair price for it, via auction. Upon receiving the coin, the lower reverse rim is very damaged near the location of the VDB and only the top half of the VDB is even visible. It certainly would not be readable if you did not know what the initials were.

Even though the PCGS Label says MS66, I am not happy with the coin.

Is it proper to return a PCGS coin in this situation or should I bite the bullet and pass it on to the next victim.

Cary in South Dakota

Russ

Are you sure it's damage on the rim rather than part of the o-ring overlapping?

Russ, NCNE

tlhoy

Is it proper to return a PCGS coin in this situation.

Yes, as long as the seller has a return policy!

Glenn

tjkillian

Just because a coin is in a PCGS holder, does not mean the coin is desirable. Look at Kennedy half dollars. There are lots of them in PCGS holders, yet not a single person likes them. Return the coin if you are unhappy for any reason, assuming the seller will take it back.

Tom

MORGANHUNTER2

Look at Kennedy half dollars. There are lots of them in PCGS holders, yet not a single person likes them.

Uh oh- I see a Mad Marty and a Russ attack on this one.....

haletj

Yes. By all means return it. Pcgs overgrades more often than some think. Esp on a common date like 09-vdb. They are not graded to the same standards an 09-s vdb would be graded to. Too bad.

ms70

Double check it for the O-ring like Russ said. Damage would make it very likely that PCGS would not holder it at all and certainly not as MS66.

lava

A return to the seller is one option. Submitting it to PCGS on their guaranty is another option. Of course, PCGS may come back with a 66, so you still wouldn't be happy with it. It it grades for less though, PCGS will make you an offer.

nugget369

The O ring is not the issue here. If you are not satisfied then you should return it if you can. PCGS, NGC or whoever. Good Luck.

CardsFan

Do you have a picture of this coin?

DennisH

If you saw it in a dealer's case at a show and looked at it, would you buy it?

If the answer is no and the seller has a return privilege, then by all means send it back.

(Hey, that was post #1600 for me!)

dorkkarl

it depends on how the seller described it. if he described the COIN w/out disclosing damage, return it. if he described the SLAB, then your issue is w/ pcgs, & you should take up the issue w/ pcgs.

K S

MadMarty

<< <i>Look at Kennedy half dollars. There are lots of them in PCGS holders, yet not a single person likes them.

Uh oh- I see a Mad Marty and a Russ attack on this one..... >>



Not me.... They are ugly!!