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291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,945 ✭✭✭✭✭
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... the question is about the physical holder, not about the grading service itself.

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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
    pcgs
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    tydyetydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭
    old anacs
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    FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    old anacs
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    commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,078 ✭✭✭
    PCGS Rattler.

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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭✭
    old anacs
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    llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    Even though I'm a collector, I'm not an idiot. I absolutely LOVE the NGC holder, but I realize one day my children will sell their collections. Therefore I ONLY buy PCGS coins. I don't have the time or luxury to submit raw coins or resubmit other TPGs coins so I buy coins already slabbed in PCGS holders.
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    dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    PCGS by far. Old ANACS next.

    NGC isn't even in the running. Fat white tomb overshadows the coin.
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    savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭
    old ANACS by a mile!

    edited to add: also have a soft spot for ICG with the black insert

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    ocon4008ocon4008 Posts: 1,703
    Rattler's

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    Baddest holder in the west!image
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    smokincoinsmokincoin Posts: 2,631 ✭✭✭
    the smaller the better! old anacs. image
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    NGC new holders are crystal clear and I like toned silver coins a against white background. MJ
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    DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS
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    EdscoinEdscoin Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭
    Old Small ANACS or SEGS.
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    bestmrbestmr Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    I LOVE the look of silver coins in the white NGC holders. The white makes the coin "pop" imo.
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    IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
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    dirtybirddirtybird Posts: 223 ✭✭
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    OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The new ANACS since it's by far the easiest to crack. As far as looks go, though, the old small ANACS wins hands down.
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
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    breakdownbreakdown Posts: 1,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like OGHs.
    I will also be the heretic and say I like the new prong NGC holders (although I don't own a single one). I know they're a pain for photographers though.

    "Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.

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    braddickbraddick Posts: 23,133 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For me, in order:
    PCGS OGH with the darker font.
    PCGS blue without the barcode on the front.
    Small white ANACS (no 'net' coins though- too busy when ANACS lists all the info. on the insert).
    SEGS! Solid and kind of a cool holder.

    My Worse list:
    (New) burnt orange ANACS.
    (Newish) blue insert ANACS with the oversized grade font.
    ICG (plastic is too soft and scratches easily).

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    yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    I like PCGS holders, but I'm starting to like the NGC prongs.
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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just the physical holder? Best to worst:

    SEGS (near indestructible)
    PCGS (best overall, #1 most attractive)
    ICG (also strong, also attractive)
    old NGC (just ok)
    old ANACS (also ok, best overall for quarter and smaller sized coins)
    old PCI (decent)
    new NGC (hate the prongs in pictures)
    new Anacs (flimsy)

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    mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Old ANACS, because it is smaller than all the others.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1. The old little ANACS
    2. PCGS rattlers

    Least favorite

    1. New gold ANACS
    2. Blue ANACS
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    agentjim007agentjim007 Posts: 6,256 ✭
    NGC edgeview by far
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    BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    I like the SEGs holder and PCGS. I don't like holders that i can twist and snap and break or bend when i push on it.
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    MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,082 ✭✭✭✭
    Now Im going to come way out of left field on this one, but I've always liked the old ANACS and the ACG holders.
    Derek

    EAC 6024
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    ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭
    PCGS but the OGH has always been my favorite from the green label to the gold foil logo on the back.
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    JSssonJSsson Posts: 891 ✭
    Just based on looks alone I like the PCGS holders the best. The newer NGC holders look much nicer than their older ones. The newer ANACS, SEGS and ICG holders look cheap and inferior in quality. The slightly older ANACS holders, the ones you could twist and break with your bare hands, look really cheap and shoddy.
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    BigOrange13BigOrange13 Posts: 62
    pcgs

    OR

    small white anacs
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    notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Ignoring the reputation or expertise of the grading company that stands behind it and addressing only the holder itself, I prefer NGC for the following reasons:

    1. White plastic makes it easier to photograph with auto exposure on high reflectivity coins such as most moderns.

    2. The square edges and wide flat field on the viewing area are simpler and less distracting. The PCGS holder has too many lines and circles.

    3. MORE RUGGED. They don't have those little stacking tabs that break off PCGS slabs and cause returns from buyers.

    4. Last but not least, Gold doesn't tone in NGC holders.

    --Jerry
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    123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    I like the PCGS "Doily Label" slab the best.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 36,216 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ignoring the reputation or expertise of the grading company that stands behind it and addressing only the holder itself, I prefer NGC for the following reasons:

    1. White plastic makes it easier to photograph with auto exposure on high reflectivity coins such as most moderns.

    2. The square edges and wide flat field on the viewing area are simpler and less distracting. The PCGS holder has too many lines and circles.

    3. MORE RUGGED. They don't have those little stacking tabs that break off PCGS slabs and cause returns from buyers.

    4. Last but not least, Gold doesn't tone in NGC holders.

    --Jerry >>



    What he said, especially #4.

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    mmotxmmotx Posts: 93 ✭✭
    Please elaborate on #4. I have never heard of that being an issue.
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    djdilliodondjdilliodon Posts: 1,938 ✭✭
    NGC
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    ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Old little white slabs are my favorite followed by PCGS.

    Worst hands down are the new pronged NGC holders as they make photography IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!! image
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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Old ANACs holder.
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    botanistbotanist Posts: 524 ✭✭✭
    What about the NCS holders with transparent prongs, otherwise about the same as NGC, didn't those allow a better rim view? Are those still available?

    Consideration should also be given to a new grading service with holders that feature a perfect view of the rims of coins, Michigan Masters Numismatic Services, with website of www.mmnscoin.com and from what I've seen their workmanship appears excellent.
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,957 ✭✭✭
    In order from best to worst

    SEGS
    PCGS Rattler
    Old ANACS
    PCGS Current
    ANACS Current
    NGC Old Fatty
    NGC Edgeview
    PCI/DGS
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    MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS Old Green Holder
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    JedPlanchetJedPlanchet Posts: 907 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What about the NCS holders with transparent prongs, otherwise about the same as NGC, didn't those allow a better rim view? Are those still available?

    Consideration should also be given to a new grading service with holders that feature a perfect view of the rims of coins, Michigan Masters Numismatic Services, with website of www.mmnscoin.com and from what I've seen their workmanship appears excellent. >>



    I agree with you about the MMNS holders - they seem truly innovative, although I haven't seen them in hand.

    I do have a soft spot in my heart for the old ANACS holders, though ...
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    magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    NGC (edgeview)
    Old tiny ANACS
    NGC (older)
    PCGS

    Best,
    Eric
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    jhdflajhdfla Posts: 3,025 ✭✭✭
    I've always liked the old NGC holders with the gold embossed reverse.
    SeatedQuarters
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SEGS.

    PS- I liked the PCGS "doily" holders, too.

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    Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    These small slabs were the best, but an even smaller slab would be better:
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    gsa1fangsa1fan Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    OGP -GSA of course!image NGC blue labelimage

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    Avid collector of GSA's.
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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Old ANACS
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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,444 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>These small slabs were the best, but an even smaller slab would be better:
    imageimage >>

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    WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,709 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Old ANACS.....Are you listening TPG's!

    WS
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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,125 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Original PCI holder with the photo of the coin.

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    fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Read my sig line...Rattlers and no line NGC fatties.

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