Do the TPGs have specialized graders. or does every grader grade everything?

SilverEagles92

I think it would make more sense for graders who specialize in a particular series to grade only that series.

For instance, if you had Rick Snow on your staff, he's be assigned to grading Flying Eagle Cents and Indian Head Cents.

Do they TPGs work like this, or do they have one team of graders that grades everything?
Or, perhaps less specialized, do they have one team for US Coins, and one team for World Coins? Maybe a separate team for ancients?

coinguy1

When I was a grader at NGC (from 1991-1998), we each pretty much graded "everything". However, NGC didn't start grading huge quantities of moderns until after I left. I am under the impression that some graders who arrived after my departure, were specifically assigned to moderns and/or lower value submission tiers. But I don't know that for a fact.

I would also guess that some graders (especially younger/newer ones) at other grading companies, don't grade "everything".

If you have a good grasp of grading certain coins/series, often it 's not as difficult as many non graders think, to carry that ability over to other types of coins/series. One of several key factors in learning to grade, is having perspective, from being exposed to a wide range of grades/qualities of a given coin/type. That opportunity presents itself at large grading companies to a much greater extent and frequency than it typically does elsewhere.

ecichlid

I would be a mean boss and make Rick Snow grade nothing but state quarters till he begged for mercy.

ecichlid

<< <i>If you have a good grasp of grading certain coins/series, often it 's not as difficult as many non graders think, to carry that ability over to other types of coins/series. One of several key factors in learning to grade, is having perspective, from being exposed to a wide range of grades/qualities of a given coin/type. That opportunity presents itself at large grading companies to a much greater extent and frequency than it typically does elsewhere. >>



That's an interesting statement. I have suspected that was true based on my own skills. Don't get me wrong, I'm no expert! On the other hand, I seem to have a knack for it no matter the series. It's strange. I would bet that's true for many collectors.

Broadstruck

If I got pigeonholed to grade modern junk all day as a grader I'd

Greeniejr

My understanding of NGC is that they have a few specialists in world coins who stick to that area though any of the finalizers can finalize anything.

coinguy1

<< <i>My understanding of NGC is that they have a few specialists in world coins who stick to that area though any of the finalizers can finalize anything. >>

When I was there, Ken Krah was THE world coin guy, and he is still there.

Longacre

<< <i>When I was there, Ken Krah was THE world coin guy, and he is still there. >>




Perhaps Ken Krah was THE world coin guy, but you were, and still are, The Man.