Which holders are more resistant to scratches and scuff marks: PCGS or NGC?

dan1ecu

I seem to have more NGC holders that are marked up so as to detract from the coin. Are NGC holders more susceptible to damage?

Dan

nwcs

I think the design of the NGC slab makes scratches more noticeable. I don't think it scratches more than PCGS's holders. Of course, my observations are purely anecdotal.

coinguy1

I believe that when NGC changed their holders to make them more tamper-evident, they (unfortunately) started using a different plastic, which shows scuffs far too readily.

Dismeguy

I also find photography of coins in NGC holders to be more difficult than PCGS holders. Appears that the plastic is thicker on NGC holders.

nwcs

Not so much that as much as the plastic is not as transparent as PCGS's plastic.

TommyType

Hmmm....I had exactly the opposite answer that everyone else has provided. I've had many more PCGS slabs with distracting scratches than NGC.

I don't think it's the formulation of the plastic, however. More to do with the promonent "bulge" of the PCGS holders, while the NGC is flat with rims to protect the surface.

Just my experience.....

JSsson

NGC holders seem to scratch an awful lot. PCGS holders seem to chip easier than NGC holders.

michael

ngc holders are more prone to scratch easier than pcgs holders

pcgs holders chip way easier than ngc holders

but it is easier to fix ngc scratched up holders with the right compounds than with pcgs holders

PerryHall

<< <i>I believe that when NGC changed their holders to make them more tamper-evident, they (unfortunately) started using a different plastic, which shows scuffs far too readily. >>



I agree. The newer plastic used by NGC appears to be softer and less brittle but it is also less clear and more easily scratched and scuffed. Not an improvement in my opinion.

LucyBop

In my circles, the NGC holders show more scuffs, scratches and unsightly marks....

pontiacinf

let me take one of each down to my belt sander...

Ill get back later with results