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Are ICCS grades good?????

WhiteLighninWhiteLighnin Posts: 883 ✭
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Are they dependable for the grades they give????

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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    ajaan and bosox can probably answer your question.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • DarkhorseDarkhorse Posts: 1,377
    ICCS is deeply respected for Canadian coins. Their grading is more technical and doesn't really factor in subjective things like 'eye appeal'.
  • WhiteLighninWhiteLighnin Posts: 883 ✭


    << <i>ICCS is deeply respected for Canadian coins. Their grading is more technical and doesn't really factor in subjective things like 'eye appeal'. >>




    Thanks Darkhorse, that's what i was hoping to hear, the coins in question are Canadian 50 cent pieces!
  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭✭
    As already noted ICCS is the most well respected of Canadian Grading Services.

    They are very technical, usually noting along with the grade any noticable negative characteristics of the coin such as scratches, cleaned, bent, corrosion, etc. But they also use positive descriptions such as CAM and ULTRACAM for prooflike issues, and lusterous brown and trace red for copper. They'll also note recut dates and other minor varieties that other TPG's wouldn't.

    They will crossgrade coins and leave them in their original holder. Their label will include the other guy's cert #.

    One concern is that their holder appears to be a mylar sleeve sealed inside a PVC flip. I've seen many flips where the corner of the sleeve has punctured the flip. I've also seen a few where the flip looks like it is breaking down and leeching PVC (it looks cloudy).

    Another issue is that they don't have a web presence. You have to call or fax to get the info you need to submit coins.

    Gene
    Gene

    Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
    Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors

    Collector of:
    Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
    Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,446 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ICCS will grade 'problem' coins and mark the problem on the insert.

    DPOTD-3
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    Don
  • bosoxbosox Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree with everything said so far. I think ICCS is very, very good except for the cheesy holders and their utter disregard for the internet. Here is the best explanation I've read regarding the differences between ICCS and PCGS grading, coutesy of Michael Walsh.

    Linky
    Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.

    http://www.victoriancent.com
  • farthingfarthing Posts: 3,294 ✭✭✭
    Fixed Link
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  • bosoxbosox Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks, Farthing.
    Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.

    http://www.victoriancent.com
  • WhiteLighninWhiteLighnin Posts: 883 ✭
    Wow!!! Thanks guys......I like their grading philosophy!!! thank you for your imput, i feel better now about buying coins graded by ICCS!!!image
  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    Now, post us some pics, WL image
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    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
  • WhiteLighninWhiteLighnin Posts: 883 ✭


    << <i>Now, post us some pics, WL image >>




    imageNot yet Bubba!!!! In a few days when i get em i will!!!!
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