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PCGS vs NGC for GSA grading (debate about plastic, not grades)
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A recent thread got me thinking about which service is liked more in the market for GSA. I have a really nice GSA coming to me in the mail soon that I need to get graded.
My initial impression pushes me towards the oversized PCGS holders just because it protects the GSA plastic better, but I also see why people dislike viewing a coin through two layers of plastic, all that diffraction probably sucks.
Thoughts?
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The coin and its grade is all that counts no matter how many layers of plastic. Take your pick as each service is good!
NGC.
Both are good, however the problem with PCGS is that they encase the GSA plastic in another slab. After slabbing the coin it can not be returned to the GSA box that it came out of. Many people do not like those large coffins that PCGS is putting them in due to this. ANACS started grading them like NGC does. If PCGS would just follow along and do the same thing NGC and ANACS would get far fewer of them to grade.
You can guess which service I would send my GSA to...:)
NGC, because the GSA holder will still fit into the original GSA black box.
If a high end coin the market is higher for NGC coins. That is a big deal. Overall the market is higher for NGC coins when it comes to GSA.
NGC for resale value.
Thanks all! Exactly the info I was looking for re: market perception and resale value.
I've never seen an ICG graded GSA in original plastic..
I leave mine in the GSA holder... as received. Since I have no intention of selling.... Cheers, RickO
You won't either. They crack them out and put "GSA" on the label. The small slab takes up less room in the safe or box.
Ngc by far is where the action is in gsa dollars
NGC. They take up less space.
NGC hate the oversized holder. There is already plastic over coin, do not need anymore. Plus I like to keep my GSA’s in the original box with the COA
Rainbow Stars
Same as most, NGC so it fits back in the box