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Anyone know if PCGS will grade this token?
mercurydimeguy
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I sent an e-mail of the coin/slab image to PCGS asking but never heard back from them. If anyone here know if PCGS will grade this (or not), please let me know. Thanks!
Edited to add: Due to https image posting issues see the more recent post from today for images of the coin (now in PCGS plastic).
Edited to add: Due to https image posting issues see the more recent post from today for images of the coin (now in PCGS plastic).
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Just leave it where it is. Are token collectors really that concerned about what holder it is in?
I agree. It looks fine where it is now. Probably not worth the expense to cross it.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I would leave it where it is. For those collectors who want graded tokens, NGC currently leads the market.
Interesting in that most people looked at my question in a way I never intended. I am not looking for gains here, I am building a PCGS showcase and simply want my coins in PCGS plastic (a personal choice).
I really don't like NGC plastic, and as weird as it might sound, for me it has a lot less to do with market value or grading philosophies, but mainly with the fact that I simply cannot stand any of their awful white slabs. I've down crossed coins out of their slabs at a value loss just to not have to look at the gaudy, ugly, circa 1960's slab look...as it completely detracts from the coin it is holding. Again, this is simply a choice/preference and I realize that a lot of people really like NGC slabs -- and in the words of Seinfeld, "not that there is anything wrong with that."
So if PCGS won't grade it I'll just sell it then... Thanks for your feedback.
I think that the PCGS holder does present a more attractive display, but that does not entice me to get everything crossed over PCGS slabs. The coin or token is what really matters to me. As for medals, I don't care for the great big slabs that house them at all, especially if the metal is not all that rare.
Well that was short lived
My perceptions are different. I can remember a coin in my collection with a clear picture of it in my mind's eye, and not be able to remember if it is in a PCGS or NGC holder. When I was dealer I had customers who said the same thing.
I think that the PCGS holder does present a more attractive display, but that does not entice me to get everything crossed over PCGS slabs. The coin or token is what really matters to me. As for medals, I don't care for the great big slabs that house them at all, especially if the metal is not all that rare.
I wish I was like that, but somehow over the last 10 years I just developed a bias against NGC slabs. I was more tolerant of them a decade ago, but they went from bad, to worse, to just flat out awful. Human factors and design are clearly not a consideration factor, and I cannot tell you how many NGC coins arrive in my house literally rattling inside the slab because the coin came undone, or how many slabs have had their "seal" cracked and you can tell with one good bang the thing will open like a clam shell.
Anyhow, I wish I didn't suffer from this bias against NGC slabs but it's too late, and it's not getting better it's getting worse
Tom
Well that was short lived
That's funny and sad at the same time.
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AS to grade, crossover and "worth it"............use your own judgment not anyone else.
As to using PCGS over NGC slabs simply because of building a registry set.........I am doing this very thing
for several different coins and tokens. Some sets are only PCGS and others are NGC
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Just leave it where it is. Are token collectors really that concerned about what holder it is in?
I'm sure our host is delighted when people come onto the PCGS forum and then discourage other participants from using PCGS services.
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Just leave it where it is. Are token collectors really that concerned about what holder it is in?
I'm sure our host is delighted when people come onto the PCGS forum and then discourage other participants from using PCGS services.
some things like that will never cease. just saying.
Just leave it where it is. Are token collectors really that concerned about what holder it is in?
I'm sure our host is delighted when people come onto the PCGS forum and then discourage other participants from using PCGS services.
I'm sorry you don't like my reply, but, to me it simply makes good sense.
So I'm psyched cause it's now part of my Numismatic Curiosities Showcase.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Latin American Collection
I'm actually optmistic that someday PCGS will encapsulate YAP stone money.
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My perceptions are different. I can remember a coin in my collection with a clear picture of it in my mind's eye, and not be able to remember if it is in a PCGS or NGC holder. When I was dealer I had customers who said the same thing.
I think that the PCGS holder does present a more attractive display, but that does not entice me to get everything crossed over PCGS slabs. The coin or token is what really matters to me. As for medals, I don't care for the great big slabs that house them at all, especially if the metal is not all that rare.
I wish I was like that, but somehow over the last 10 years I just developed a bias against NGC slabs. I was more tolerant of them a decade ago, but they went from bad, to worse, to just flat out awful. Human factors and design are clearly not a consideration factor, and I cannot tell you how many NGC coins arrive in my house literally rattling inside the slab because the coin came undone, or how many slabs have had their "seal" cracked and you can tell with one good bang the thing will open like a clam shell.
Anyhow, I wish I didn't suffer from this bias against NGC slabs but it's too late, and it's not getting better it's getting worse
I think you are exaggerating. I have 100s of NGC slabs with coins and tokens in them and have never experienced any of the claims you make above.
Also, Willis Rule 7) I believe applies to your comments on NGC here, but what do I know?
Best, SH
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I was just posting a follow up for those curious about what happened to this token. I am very happy PCGS graded it, thank you!
For those who are offended that I don't like the way NGC slabs are designed/produced, I'm sorry about that...but I can't change my preferences.
Some people love Lee, some people love Levi's, and others prefer Wrangler...go figure!
can you give some history, what the heck is it or used for?
Great piece. Glad it's at home in a new PCGS slab
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Hey! That piece looks familiar
Great piece. Glad it's at home in a new PCGS slab
Yeah! I loved it but needed it in PCGS plastic, so I can add to my showcase. Now it's in its permanent home. Thanks again!