Minnesota extra Tree!! PCGS thoughs a curve!!
CoinMaster1229
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Pcgs will grade extra trees for there standard error grading fee. that will have extra only on the slab! If you want DDR numbers also on the slab, the grading fee doubles.
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I dont know where you have rec'd your info, but it is not accurate.
Clearly indicate that you want Extra Tree and Die Number on the slab (on the invoice).
I talked with many people over here, I think they burned you for some extra bucks.
First, I phoned before I submitted on 8/10 to get the pricing right. I thought they would charge Error fees and Variety Review.
They clearly said that Mint Errors were not for these coins, these were recognized DDR's that Ron Guth agreed to grade through PCGS and since the variety numbers were being sourced from a database - no variety fee either.
I would complain to the Prez.
And what the heck is "Error-Economy"? There's "error" and there's "economy" but I've never heard of combining the two?
The name is LEE!
I paid $14
And I went though MANY people at Customer Service, including the office manager, who put the question to Ron Guth. I was probably the first to ensure that the Die Number would be on the insert.
After all the fuss - they were very accomodating and ensured that they were offering graading of the Extra Tree Qtrs including labelinging them as such on thier inserts - along with the Die Number - for the regular service level price. In my case $14.
They agreed and charged the CC.
Did you at least go up the chain of command there to get a final verdict before spending $20 instead of $10 per coin? It just doesnt sound right. Sounds like someone over there was improvising....coming up with some charge that made sense.
Like I said before - thier "Error-Economy" service level @ $18 makes more sense than $20.
I gave them every chance to charge me at a higher service level, but they said "no, it will be designated on the insert "Extra Tree and Die #" for Regular Service Level $$. I expect to pay only $14 per coin.
<< <i>Well, I hope you gave them some heat. They agreed when they acceped my submission of the charge.
I talked with many people over here, I think they burned you for some extra bucks.
First, I phoned before I submitted on 8/10 to get the pricing right. I thought they would charge Error fees and Variety Review.
They clearly said that Mint Errors were not for these coins, these were recognized DDR's that Ron Guth agreed to grade through PCGS and since the variety numbers were being sourced from a database - no variety fee either.
I would complain to the Prez. >>
do you think you could write them for me ? complain to who ?
coming up on seven years, Sir Guth
I confirmed with thier management on 8/15 the process and what service level to submit these DDR's under. There was a mixup and thier Newport Beach home office did not know of the process with these quarters until Ron Guth communicated it to them around 8/15 from the ANA.
Whatever they do now, I believe that I am grandfathered in @ $14 per coin. Let's face it guys, they dont charge you double fees to certify a 1972/72 DDO - why would they charge you extra for this one. In fact -ANACS has followed PCGS's lead and only charges the service level fee w/o add-ons as well.
If you submitted before the PCGS formal announcement that they would certify these as Extra Tree and include the Die Number on the Insert, then I guess you should call them to work it out.
I don't know what Coinmaster worked out on his submission, but it appears as though he was paying a bulk rate to begin with ($8) and PCGS would not accept that to certify these coins. He should have never paid more than $14. They ripped you for $6 per coin.
Anyone who submits these for grading - please call PCGS and work out the details before they process the order. It certainly helps.
As far as this comment is concerned - PCGS has to have a screw loose - these varieties are published to a common database for all services to view at the click of a mouse.......real hard to determine which one you have?????????
NGC will begin making the 2 ft by 1 ft holder any time now. Those will run around $150.
roadrunner
DDR #3 is the only full top to bottom right side of tree classic looking double die. Since it is the classic appearance of a double die (people do not think of these detached floaters as double dies) it will be popular. Also, since it is not detached, it is difficult to see without aid of a 16x + glass - there aren't going to be many found in unc condition. I think this variety will have a low pop. in the end.
The best thing that can happen to these Extra Tree's now is for someone to "promote" them nationally, set a reasonable price - and see which one's are the most popular. Some of the DDR's are just silly looking.
I think that recognizing around 30 of these has killed the goose that laid the golden egg. The author should have thought about that situation first.............
Wish to know cost to grade Minnesota errors. How much to grade Extra Tree only! also is there an extra charge to get DDr numbers on the slab. Do you grade all known varieties.how long does it take to turn them around?
Hello,
Thank you for contacting PCGS Customer Service. You will need to pay for the grading service plus the variety attribution. For example if you submit thru Modern Service which is $14 per coin plus Variety Attribution $15 per coin so a total of $29 per coin. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact PCGS Customer Service at 1-800-447-8848.
Thank you,
Sonia Luque
Customer Service
Doesnt surprise me. Call PCGS and talk to any Customer Service Rep and you'll get a diff answer.
The explicitly do NOT fall into variety Attribution. I paid $14 per coin.
You have to go right to the top.
When talked to bulk service. I told them that was not interested in paying $20.00 a coin for 100 or more coins, when regular service cost $14.00. after all, you only go to bulk service to save money when you have quantity! they assured me that no one would get these graded at PCGS with variety Attribution for less than $20.00
like i said before, if economy for these is at $14, bulk should be no more than $10.
Hello
In reference to submission #9054943, this order does need to go through the variety service (additional $15/coin) in order to get recognized as an extra tree. Please email me back authorization to charge you Master card ending in 6240 an additional $75 for this service.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at 1-800-447-8848 ext 168 or email me at Araceli@collectors.com
Thank you,
Araceli Flores
after a short discussion and reminding them who agreed to certify at the regular service level - the rep was off to have the manager sign off on the submission w/o additional fee. I have not heard anything back yet.
If you want the variety recognized the fee is an additional $15 per coin plus the grading fee. You can use the variety service on any of the service levels but it will void the turn around guarantee.
Any coins sent in through this service should be on their own form.
Carol
<< <i>Bad info. Carol said no additional fees.
Doesnt surprise me. Call PCGS and talk to any Customer Service Rep and you'll get a diff answer.
The explicitly do NOT fall into variety Attribution. I paid $14 per coin.
You have to go right to the top. >>
Did you talk to me or Carolyn in customer service?
The only person I have talked to this weeke regarding it I told to call on Monday once Long Beach was done because I didn't have the info at that time.
Carol
If so, did the online site list the Die Number or did it just have Minn Extra Tree?
By the way, I spoke to Araceli and they waived the $15 xtra per coin. Next time I have to pay the xtra fee. No more free rides.