Say something nice about the TPGS you use!
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95% of what I read here about the TPGS's is negative. I guess it is human nature. Let's hear about some good things. It's probably best not to mention any Service by name (unless it is our host). 
I'll start.
We are lucky to have more than one TPGS so we can get additional opinions.
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Got a nice upgrade several years ago which covered the cost of many less successful submissions.
They could be slower than they are.
They're been good to me even with my 69 Palladium .... no complain here and Thank you for CU as well
They're.....ummmm... consistent.
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Is there a politically correct grading service? That sounds nice.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
For what I sell, I have been converted on using TPG's to authenticate what the coin is.
For the longest time, I never sent out raw coins for certification.
I broke down and finally last February at Long Beach, I had 27 major mint errors certified between PCGS and NGC.
The results convinced me so much so that 3 weeks ago I went to Long Beach again and submitted another 48 major mint error coins to PCGS and NGC. Almost two grand in just plastic. Still waiting for their return.
I have sold or had graded almost all of my raw error coins now. I am moving to an inventory of about 90% major mint error certified coins from PCGS, NGC, and ANACS.
Agree. Also, more grading services results in competition which keeps grading costs down and results in better customer service.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Their labels are pretty.
Later, Paul.
I also enjoy their free blue boxes. Very handy.
Later, Paul.
They provide, without charge:
Population/Census reports
Cert Look-ups
For PCGS and NGC, they provide without charge:
Boards/Forums
Price Guide
Registry Set hosting
PCGS provides CoinFacts, without charge.
NGC provides Counterfeit detection resources, without charge.
And they all provide us a choice when choosing to have our coins graded/authenticated.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
the tpg's can give one peace of mind on the tough/rare coins.
Several years ago I submitted several Morgan dollars to ANACS for grading to compare to what I thought they would grade. 1 of them was sent back to me graded as a vam error top 100 that I hadn't noticed or even knew about. They graded and attributed the error for the same price as my general submission of the items at the time. Was really appreciative of that.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
The best thing I can say about the TPG I submit to is that PCGS' CoinFacts adds a really enjoyable dimension to the hobby for me.
I consider CoinFacts the Virtual Swiss Army Knife of numismatic tools.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I have lots to say about PCGS.
I like their grading, the holders look excellent, lots of great resources like coinfacts, photograde, etc.
Mostly it's these boards!
My YouTube Channel
If not for the talent of Phil Arnold and hisTrueView Photos, I would never have gotten back so heavily into coins. PCGS should give him a raise.
My Coin Blog
My Toned Lincoln Registry Set
When was CoinFacts first started? It's an Invaluable service for coin authentication.
...at PCGS the specials are quarterly
I do have one super nice ICG major mint error
Every once in a while the TPG will run specials like 10 coins for $109 with free return shipping.
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
I love it when I receive straight grade on my natural toners
My Instagram
If you purchase a certified coin you can be pretty sure it isn't a counterfeit.
Something Nice = Price Guide, Coin Facts, Pop Report, PCGS Videos, Rare Coin Market Report, Photo Grade, CU Forum, Set Registry
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
There are many, many, reasons that I prefer PCGS above the others. But one thing I think is important is this; PCG S doesn't use those ridiculous PRONGS to hold the coin in the slabs like they do ATS. For one thing the PRONGS obscure much of the coin. Especially on smaller coins. Another thing; I think over time, the area that the PRONGS cover will affect the coloration of the coin. No matter what anyone has to say about inert this, or inert that.
There is not 100% inert anything. How could there be? At least with the gasket that PCGS uses, the coin could at some point develop something like album toning that collectors now like and persue. Something for future generations of collectors to look for and appreactiate......PCG S slab toning. Might be a good thing. I don't like the PRONGS.
Without them, I'd never be in the hobby at more than a superficial level.
Love the old holders!
Look MA!!! No Prongs!!!!
Say something positive? It's nice to have a coin examined & then protected in a slab with certification. What scares me is not just counterfeit coins but also counterfeit slabs/certifications. TPG's continue to improve measures against counterfeits.
Yes, I agree. And....some of those old holders, like yours, have developed some VERY INTERESTING (?????) toning over time.
Some I like.....some I don't. AT or NT? HUMM..........
You are absolutely correct.
It's all the ancillary stuff that TPGs like PCGS give us.........this Forum, for example. Although I haven't given up on books by a long shot, I have sharpened my numismatic "eye" a whole lot by hanging around here.
Thank you much.
Pete
Well, for a little bit of negative, there is mostly positive. AU and MS coins would be nearly impossible to purchase in the internet age with a TPG. Without them most of the MS coins purchased, would probably end up as AU's. Any MS coin purchased as 65 would be a 64 or 63.
Last but not least, marketability as vastly improved. When you go to sell, the grade on the holder is usually the grade of the coin and buyers trust that.
I received nice plastic holders on my last blood bath (i.e. submission).
Clearly hyperbole, but I thought it was funny anyway...
The non-textured plastic surface is perfect for adding CAC stickers!
They have great photos via TrueView and CoinFacts to view them!
It would be great to expand CoinFacts to all coins that are certified.
I like that you can receive a high quality image of your coin for only $5 with secure service
They have been keeping my coins safe and off the market for over the estimated turnaround time.
They lovingly take my money and care about my feelings.
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TPGs , the main ones at least, offer a degree of protection for the coin and the buyer.
Slabs also offer a degree of protection for the coin FROM the buyer. I've bought slabbed coins with dirt in the recesses and if the coins were still raw I'd be very tempted to mess with them.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
PCGS CoinFacts is AWESOME!! As a dealer I use it every single day for a quick look at recent APR's and pop reports. At shows, where time is key, the efficiency of CoinFacts is fantastic.
Also TPG's make our hobby much more safe & transparent for new (and experienced) collectors.
The TPG's provide great services.... consensus grade, authentication, attribution, protective slab, ancillary services such as the forum, coinfacts, price guides and photographs. Grading services transformed coin collecting. Cheers, RickO
Say something nice about the TP you use!
Fixed it for ya
My hiney's so Charmin shiny
I like PCGS and always have for the following reasons:
These are my personal observations after submitting for 22 years....
They have stricter grading standards than the others.
Their search engines are way better than the others.
They are ahead of the curve in innovation, the others are imitators.
I can resell my PCGS coins at a higher price than the others.
Their online submission works better than the others.
They are more collector friendly then the others (i.e the first to have a "collectors club")
I get more CAC stickers with PCGS coins than the others.
Their forum boards are free and I have learned a lot here.
There is more but thats why I like PCGS by far over the others...
Years ago I made the switch to PCGS and have never looked back. Wonderful holders, great imaging and tough grading standards....who could ask for more
TPG's are more trustworthy than dealers.
Dealers being somewhere between used car salesmen & televangelists.
My Saint Set
They grade ALMOST as strict as I do. lol
P.S. agree with above, much more trustworthy than the typical dealer.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
ditto, very accurate and true.
They authenticate, protect and market grade my coins. Since the grades are universally accepted, my coins become worth more.
Therefore, the grades are harder to dispute, so that dealers and other buyers have a harder time trying to take advantage of me.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Love finding nice coins in the small older white ANACS holders. I’m always on the hunt for them!
Dave
Just this AM, checked a cert number where I had notified customer service (after sending the requisite email notification when I tried adding the coin to inventory). All good - coin is now in inventory. In all my near half dozen such interactions with PCGS customer service, their service has been fast and good.
I always liked my granddaughter's 3 point grading service...
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Uckky