Latest NGC Slabs

RichR · June 4, 2009 1:41AM

Does anyone have a couple of pictures of the latest types (styles) of NGC slabs?

I'm starting a $20 double eagle collection...and I want them to have a consistent look.

Thanks much.

mrearlygold · June 4, 2009 1:45AM

Older style, new style ( don't look at the coins! look at the holders! ) ( heh )

doh · June 4, 2009 1:58AM

What made you go with NGC?

KentuckyJ · June 4, 2009 3:03AM

I despise the new style prong NGC holders. A coin has to truly exceptional for me to even consider buying it in that holder. Why not simply do your collection PCGS?

RyGuy · June 4, 2009 3:58AM

So much hate for the new NGC prong-style holder. I personally think it is the best holder to date from any TPG, but to each his own.

Robb · June 4, 2009 4:01AM

So I walked into a Toyota dealership and asked the Manager what the new Ford pickups look like...

YaHa · June 4, 2009 4:17AM

<< So I walked into a Toyota dealership and asked the Manager what the new Ford pickups look like... >>

Well what did he say? Was it Tora,tora,tora?

Robb · June 4, 2009 5:28AM

<< 

<< So I walked into a Toyota dealership and asked the Manager what the new Ford pickups look like... >>

Well what did he say? Was it Tora,tora,tora? >>

He didn't get the chance to answer before his customers started pulling out pics of Fords to show me. It was bizarre.

RichR · June 4, 2009 6:26AM

<<What made you go with NGC? >>

Selecting NGC over PCGS...no reason in particular. NGC just seems to have momentum behind them IMHO.

rld14 · June 4, 2009 7:16AM

<< 

<< 

<< So I walked into a Toyota dealership and asked the Manager what the new Ford pickups look like... >>

Well what did he say? Was it Tora,tora,tora? >>

He didn't get the chance to answer before his customers started pulling out pics of Fords to show me. It was bizarre. >>

<---Works at a Toyota Dealership

nutz4coinz · June 4, 2009 7:38AM

I am among those who despise the new pronged NGC slabs. This type of slab should only be used for coins with edge inscriptions.

doh · June 4, 2009 7:40AM

<< Selecting NGC over PCGS...no reason in particular. NGC just seems to have momentum behind them IMHO. >>

Fair enough. Enjoy.

stinkinlincoln · June 4, 2009 7:43AM

These new prong holders are a big step in the right direction, IMHO. They suck something major, but it is progress.

The next gen holder from NGC might even be the 'one'.

doh · June 4, 2009 7:51AM

<< These new prong holders are a big step in the right direction, IMHO. >>

Where are we going with these pronged eyesores?? Yeah, you can see some of the edge, but parts of the rim are blocked. And they're hideously ugly. Unless NGC comes up with a sealed vacuum where the coin floats in some sort of gravitational field, they've shot themselves in the foot with their terrible holders.

stinkinlincoln · June 4, 2009 8:00AM

<<Where are we going with these pronged eyesores?>>

If I worked from NGC I would know and tell you. I dont, so I cant. All I know is the hold holders were 1000% worse IMHO.I rather see 75% of the edge, and 75% of the rim, than some of the rim and no edge. Like I said, its not perfect, but it is a step forward In my eyes.

BBQnBLUES · June 4, 2009 1:07PM

I'm still waiting for either PCGS or NGC to offer a _BLACK slab for Gold coins.

Until then, my coins will reside in either Capital Holders or Danscos !

That "prong" contraption is the Ugliest slab on the market.

robec · June 4, 2009 1:36PM

I read on one of the threads on NGC that the prongs might be changed to clear plastic.

Zoins · June 4, 2009 1:43PM

<< I read on one of the threads on NGC that the prongs might be changed to clear plastic. >>

That would be a step in the right direction. The PCGS edge view holders with the clear prongs are much less distracting.

mozin · June 4, 2009 1:47PM

<< I am among those who despise the new pronged NGC slabs. This type of slab should only be used for coins with edge inscriptions. >>

Sorry, I disagree. I collect the Bust series with edge inscription---and I think the prong slabs are awful.

tjc2120 · June 4, 2009 2:03PM

<< So I walked into a Toyota dealership and asked the Manager what the new Ford pickups look like... >>

Is this true? Are we expected to cage our discussions around only one particular TPG on this site?

rld14 · June 4, 2009 2:26PM

Don't quote me as I am the used car manager, but I think we got our first 2010 Tundras in this week... I can stick F150 badges on them if you would like.

BillyGoatsGruff · June 4, 2009 2:28PM

Proof Panda in new NGC slab:

Zoins · June 4, 2009 2:36PM

Some how, that slab doesn't look as nice as the PCGS First Strike flag slabs with the gold-tone lettering and Chinese flag....

500Bay · June 4, 2009 7:31PM

I just wish the insert was clear plastic, rather than white.

illini420 · June 4, 2009 7:37PM

<< I just wish the insert was clear plastic, rather than white. >>

You could always scratch up your coins and send them to NCS since they use clear plastic

I don't have too much of a problem w/ the NGC new holders covering a small portion of the edge since the clear plastic gasket inside PCGS holders actually cover a small portion of the entire edge and rim of each coin. Sure the NGC prongs look dramatic on the smaller coins, but on most coins (especially the larger ones) I'd imagine that the NGC prongs actually cover less of the coin than the PCGS holders.

coinkat · June 4, 2009 7:56PM

I think larger coins in the new NGC holders are good- I have the new holder for afew word coins- the smallest being a 1926 Canadian Cent and the largest being a crown size coin. I am still not sure about smaller size coins.

I believe the majority of collectore resist change... I am not exactly sure why, but trying to improve grading, possible designations and slab holders for some is worse than going to the dentist for a root canal

joebb21 · June 4, 2009 8:46PM

well since nobody else said it... congrats on the $10 upgrade! that's almost a $10,000 jump!!!. kinda makes you wonder though. oh well-buy the slab not the coin

joebb21 · June 4, 2009 8:47PM

or actually, new thought for the dealers-buy the coin sell the slab?
hmmm it could go both ways though- buy the slab sell the coin
oh well
still a great $10 piece

mrearlygold · June 5, 2009 1:14AM

<< well since nobody else said it... congrats on the $10 upgrade! that's almost a $10,000 jump!!!. kinda makes you wonder though. oh well-buy the slab not the coin >>

Thank you but that ain't an upgrade. Those are two separate 1800 Eagles here on my desk

Have a pair of 1796's too

BECOKA · June 5, 2009 1:26AM

Everyone has their own taste.

For me I think that the new pronged holder from NGC is the best they have ever had. I can't stand how coins would get tilted in the old holders.

That said I still prefer PCGS for many reasons. I just wish PCGS would make their version of the edge view available to all coins.

MadMarty · June 5, 2009 1:38AM

<< I'm still waiting for either PCGS or NGC to offer a _BLACK slab for Gold coins.

Until then, my coins will reside in either Capital Holders or Danscos !

That "prong" contraption is the Ugliest slab on the market. >>

Won't happen at NGC, I have asked for them for proof coins and have gotten flat out NO answers for years!

telephoto1 · June 5, 2009 1:39AM

Side note on the gold pictured above...based on the pics at least, I think the 61 graded piece looks nicer than the 62, which looks to have noticeably more marks and hairlines. Perhaps looser standards came as a bonus with the new slabs. NGC is consistently looser with grades than PCGS imo and the comparative values and prices realized reflect that. They certainly hand out 70 grades like candy on modern junk to be sure.

mrearlygold · June 5, 2009 1:44AM

That's one illustration of why you can't grade coins based on an image.

dorkkarl · June 5, 2009 1:53AM

gotta be a dang fool if you do'nt think that seeing more coin is a improvement over seeing less coin. i do not even give a rats rear end about slabs at all, yet i can see the ngc slabs are a improvement & that pcgs is behind the curve

K S

BECOKA · June 5, 2009 2:27AM

<< That's one illustration of why you can't grade coins based on an image. >>

Completely agree

KentuckyJ · June 5, 2009 2:39AM

> gotta be a dang fool if you do'nt think that seeing more coin is a improvement over seeing less coin

Try putting one of these new NGC slabs into your collection. Up close and personal you'll find you see the prongs more than you see the coin.

renomedphys · June 5, 2009 2:52AM

Edges are important, and I for one would like to see more of the edge on my series. That said, since it is a cent, I simply would never be able to abide by the prongs covering up so much of the rim. Why can't we just go back to a modified form of the rattler holder? You could see all of the rim, and the clear plastic (read: not opaque rubber) made it possible to at least imagine that you could see the edge.

pmac · June 5, 2009 2:52AM

<< 

<< well since nobody else said it... congrats on the $10 upgrade! that's almost a $10,000 jump!!!. kinda makes you wonder though. oh well-buy the slab not the coin >>

Thank you but that ain't an upgrade. Those are two separate 1800 Eagles here on my desk

Have a pair of 1796's too

>>

I always said, "If you got it, flaunt it!" Share the 96's too. Great coins.

mrearlygold · June 5, 2009 3:10AM

<< 

<< 

<< well since nobody else said it... congrats on the $10 upgrade! that's almost a $10,000 jump!!!. kinda makes you wonder though. oh well-buy the slab not the coin >>

Thank you but that ain't an upgrade. Those are two separate 1800 Eagles here on my desk

Have a pair of 1796's too

>>

I always said, "If you got it, flaunt it!" Share the 96's too. Great coins. >>

Ahh, I am but the mere conduit between the two ships that pass in the night, rare coins and their respective owners which/who are rarely in the same place at the same time

Or: As two ships passing in the night,
So quietly neath the stars soft light;
Our paths cross but now and then.
Reaching out, seeking one another again.

We say hello and then we part,
Knowing we've shared a piece of our heart.
Some friendships stay and sadly some go.
My prayers remain steady hoping ours will grow

telephoto1 · June 5, 2009 6:24AM

By the way, let me be clear, I wasn't ripping on either piece; both are nice to be sure but it seems from the pics that the grades should be reversed. I agree that pics are often misleading.

Bcsican · June 5, 2009 6:30AM

To each their own but I cant stand any NGC slabs and is the reason I never have bought an NGC slabbed coin...

DNADave · June 5, 2009 6:37AM

Its a valid question.

I want to get about 10 civil war storecards entombed but PCGS won't do 'em....so I have to go NGC....
but I hate the prongs on small coins so I'm eagerly awaiting a new slab design w/out the prongs.....specifically so I can SEE the coin...not the slab.

sinin1 · June 5, 2009 6:45AM

unless you plan on completing the collection within 6 months, I would resubmit them as a group for reholdering/crossover any grade (which would allow you to get any service), once the collection is complete

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