PCGS graders

Onedollarnohollar

Noticed an ad from PCGS recruiting graders to come work for them. I wish I had the necessary skills/resume' but unfortunately... Who here has applied or who would you recommend to PCGS?

adamlaneus

do you think they make the 'new employee' do the bulk ASE submissions?

*shudder*

Manorcourtman

I'd think they'd be able to hire from word of mouth and recommendations from top dealers. I'd love to do it but can't imagine being locked in a dark room for 8 hours a day!!

daOnlyBG

How would that résumé look? What experience would you need? Would they train you? I(Of course, I'm not qualified for such a position, I'm just curious.)

Wolf359

I'd be available at the East Coast office of PCGS

tahoe98

<< <i>do you think they make the 'new employee' do the bulk ASE submissions?

*shudder* >>



...nahhhh. the new guy starts out cleaning off finger-prints.

OldEastside

I think Mike (illini420) should go for it

Steve

magikbilly

<<but can't imagine being locked in a dark room for 8 hours a day!!>>

I would imagine there are a few lights

Eric

DoubleEagle59

I don't know about educational qualifications, but the interview would be easy.

Just have him or her sit in and grade coins for a couple of hours and check their results with the other graders and rate the consistency.

ambro51

You look for small spots on new coins all day.

stealer

<< <i>do you think they make the 'new employee' do the bulk ASE submissions?

*shudder* >>


No, they have separate positions for modern and non-modern graders.

messydesk

This field is small enough where PCGS probably knows who's available and who they want for higher level positions. Cattle-calls for graders are going to be replacing people in the modern and bulk rooms that are being moved up. I probably pre-emptively disqualify myself from consideration every time I play their grading contest at shows.

derryb

maybe they have an apprenticeship.

bigjpst

I asked Ron Guth about their process a couple years ago, and he said they have their computer system set up to allow for a trainee, or potential grader to sit in, work a shift, log the grades just as the graders will. If the grades are within their margin,(don't know what that is) they will consider the person.

tahoe98

...i understand the qualifications could be subjective.

JJM

<< <i>I'd be available at the East Coast office of PCGS >>



me too, would love to !

illini420

<< <i>I think Mike (illini420) should go for it

Steve >>




Haha, thanks for the endorsement! I might give them a call if it weren't for the 75 mile or so commute each way right through Los Angeles

TONEDDOLLARS

Didn't they just let a bunch of their graders go. Charles Browne who does the ANA grading seminars was let go not long ago, and a few other two.

Onedollarnohollar

I would imagine that meeting them in Long Beach with a resume' might be a good thing. Nothing like up close and personal. They could also give you an on-sight grading test to see what kind of eye you have.

I too would have a helluva commute but it is an interesting opportunity. Might be worth it.

baseballjeff

I'd be willing to work weekends up here in beautiful Alaska if they want to get someone up here!

robkool

I may just give it a try... Thanks !!!

leothelyon

Is the policy still in effect, a candidate can not have an interest in coins and grade coins for a coin grading service?

astrorat

Maybe a nice job for some, but I can't imagine how mind-numbing it must be to be a TPG grader ... especially at the entry level.

astrorat

<< <i>Is the policy still in effect, a candidate can not have an interest in coins and grade coins for a coin grading service? >>

There is policy and then there is reality. Not all TPG graders are separated from the numismatic business world despite the impression one may receive from the company suits. I know of one grader who doesn't deal in coins ... but his wife does. Sure it follows that company's "policy" but the conflict of interest is pronounced. One would hope that there is a separation from grading decisions and external numismatic interests.

astrorat

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<< <i>Is the policy still in effect, a candidate can not have an interest in coins and grade coins for a coin grading service? >>

There is policy and then there is reality. Not all TPG graders are separated from the numismatic business world despite the impression one may receive from the company suits. I know of one grader who doesn't deal in numismatics ... but his wife does. Sure it follows that company's "policy" but the conflict of interest is pronounced. One would hope that there is a separation from grading decisions and external numismatic interests. >>



Edited for spelling...

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>Is the policy still in effect, a candidate can not have an interest in coins and grade coins for a coin grading service? >>



I think it refers to a business interest as in actively buying and selling as opposed to being a collector.

BAJJERFAN

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<< <i>Is the policy still in effect, a candidate can not have an interest in coins and grade coins for a coin grading service? >>

There is policy and then there is reality. Not all TPG graders are separated from the numismatic business world despite the impression one may receive from the company suits. I know of one grader who doesn't deal in coins ... but his wife does. Sure it follows that company's "policy" but the conflict of interest is pronounced. One would hope that there is a separation from grading decisions and external numismatic interests. >>



I don't know how a grader could influence much if they don't know whose coins they are grading. It is naive to think that they don't recognize some of the stuff that gets submitted as well as the market value of same. I'd be curious to know if any of them ever tried/desired to purchase some of the stuff that passes through their hands.