Looking for new employment?

bidask · May 20, 2021 6:39PM

yspsales · May 20, 2021 6:43PM

I think Beckett or PSA is hiring as well.

As much as I love grading coins and cards, it would get old quick.

MsMorrisine · May 20, 2021 6:43PM

advertising for ATS ?

Pnies20 · May 20, 2021 7:26PM

What’s the pay 💰

MrEureka · May 20, 2021 7:37PM

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Obviously, it will depend on the individual and the position.

Pnies20 · May 20, 2021 8:56PM

@MrEureka said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Obviously, it will depend on the individual and the position.

It was Tongue in cheek.

Would be an interesting job, though.

ike126 · May 21, 2021 3:01AM

I know someone who use to work for NGC and he said it was long hours in a dark cubicle with lots of strain on your eyes. He mentioned the pay wasn't bad at the time but couldn't see himself doing it for a career.

Pickwickjr · May 21, 2021 3:14AM

I want to have some old comic books graded that are worth some money. I couldn’t believe the turn around times when I looked over the weekend.
52 business days

Vetter · May 21, 2021 3:43AM

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

I wonder if they pay one grade higher than it should be.

BillJones · May 21, 2021 4:04AM

@yspsales said:
I think Beckett or PSA is hiring as well.

As much as I love grading coins and cards, it would get old quick.

Especially the way the pros make you do it. I would be out in a week because I would be too slow. I would also go nuts grading modern coins, trying decide between PR-68, 69 and 70.

thebeav · May 21, 2021 4:06AM

There's a 'help-wanted' sign in the window of EVERY business that I see.....

PerryHall · May 21, 2021 4:09AM

@BillJones said:

@yspsales said:
I think Beckett or PSA is hiring as well.

As much as I love grading coins and cards, it would get old quick.

Especially the way the pros make you do it. I would be out in a week because I would be too slow. I would also go nuts grading modern coins, trying decide between PR-68, 69 and 70.

Can you imagine having to go through and grade each coin in several monster boxes of ASE's every day? No thanks.

ricko · May 21, 2021 5:20AM

I could not work at grading coins, all day, every day....would turn me against coins completely. I need much more in a career... well, not anymore... Though I do still work (training, consulting, management). I always felt work was a challenge, interesting and rewarding. Grading coins all day would put me to sleep and likely looking for another job. Cheers, RickO

Jimnight · May 21, 2021 5:44AM

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 6:13AM

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

yspsales · May 21, 2021 6:35AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

Interesting.

I could see it as a young gun trying to rise in the ranks and get exposure to more coins.

YN's should be taking note!

Hydrant · May 21, 2021 8:27AM

I don't have to look for employment. It finds me. As in; When are you going to fix the gate? or When are you going to finish painting the bedroom? or The bathroom needs painting. or The washing machine is making a funny noise. or What's wrong with the microwave. and You need to fix the screen door because snakes could crawl in under it. or When are you going to plant the grass seed? and The kid's bathroom really needs a makeover. and Have you given any thought lately to putting a new top on the patio? or It would sure be nice if that big tree was gone. or My brakes are squealing. or It sure would be nice if we had recessed lighting in the living room. and That pepper tree really needs trimming. or Have you noticed the Devil Grass is taking over the lawn? and When are you going move all that metal junk? or I sure would like to do something about the carpet in my sewing room. and Does the tractor have to be parked next to the house? or That orange tree really could go. and........The oven timer isn't working. and There's a light bulb in the laundry room that's out. and The side porch light doesn't come on. and .....You get the picture.

Zoins · May 21, 2021 8:40AM

@yspsales said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

Interesting.

I could see it as a young gun trying to rise in the ranks and get exposure to more coins.

YN's should be taking note!

Agree it sounds like a good job for a YN!

Florida is a great retirement area so perhaps some people could come out of retirement as well?

Don't forget no state income tax!

Pnies20 · May 21, 2021 8:41AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

I wish there was a thumbs down option.

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 8:44AM

@Pnies20 said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

I wish there was a thumbs down option.

Why, for providing unbiased information?

ctf_error_coins · May 21, 2021 8:59AM

"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 9:07AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

ctf_error_coins · May 21, 2021 9:12AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

I am a do-it-yourselfer.

IMO, the younger you are, it is way better to do it yourself, make the mistakes and learn from them. Build a business.

MFeld · May 21, 2021 9:28AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

Not all non-compete agreements are the same. Some are much broader and/or longer than others. And if they’re unreasonably restrictive, they can be difficult to enforce and even overturned. I certainly wouldn’t automatically pass on a job opportunity, just because there’s a non-compete clause included.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · May 21, 2021 9:32AM

…I’m a professional sleeper…nobody can go lights out for 12 hours better then me baby

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 9:33AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

I am a do-it-yourselfer.

IMO, the younger you are, it is way better to do it yourself, make the mistakes and learn from them. Build a business.

You cannot touch the volume of coins that NGC would put in front of you by yourself though. You just cannot unless you're a wholesaler or something, and most folks that age that aren't born into money or a coin dealing family are not going to have the resources to run a wholesale operation at that age. I bet the average grader at NGC handles ~100k coins a year.

MFeld · May 21, 2021 9:37AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

I am a do-it-yourselfer.

IMO, the younger you are, it is way better to do it yourself, make the mistakes and learn from them. Build a business.

You cannot touch the volume of coins that NGC would put in front of you by yourself though. You just cannot unless you're a wholesaler or something, and most folks that age that aren't born into money or a coin dealing family are not going to have the resources to run a wholesale operation at that age. I bet the average grader at NGC handles ~100k coins a year.

In addition to the coins you’ll see, you’ll be surrounded by experts from whom you can learn far more than you would on your own.

Pnies20 · May 21, 2021 9:37AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

I wish there was a thumbs down option.

Why, for providing unbiased information?

I think you misunderstood.

The thumbs down is because all that you described sounds terrible.

ctf_error_coins · May 21, 2021 9:38AM

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

I am a do-it-yourselfer.

IMO, the younger you are, it is way better to do it yourself, make the mistakes and learn from them. Build a business.

You cannot touch the volume of coins that NGC would put in front of you by yourself though. You just cannot unless you're a wholesaler or something, and most folks that age that aren't born into money or a coin dealing family are not going to have the resources to run a wholesale operation at that age. I bet the average grader at NGC handles ~100k coins a year.

Sounds like a recipe for BURNOUT to me.

I was not born into money or a coin dealing family nor had many resources except photographic skill.

I was forced into the coin dealing business, I had no choice other than to do it on my own.

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · May 21, 2021 9:41AM

@ErrorsOnCoins

We are from the land of 365 days of 70 and sunny…other folks don’t roll how we roll…let it be and go fishing brother

yspsales · May 21, 2021 9:45AM

If I were not partly responsible for looking after my mother, it might be a good second career move.

Wife has family in Jax and my wife just loves the west coast of Florida...

Hmmm

Hmmmm

OK Mark... how does a 55yo get there in the next five years?

ctf_error_coins · May 21, 2021 9:48AM

@3keepSECRETif2rDEAD said:
@ErrorsOnCoins

We are from the land of 365 days of 70 and sunny…other folks don’t roll how we roll…let it be and go fishing brother

I agree, and I went fishing all day yesterday. I also went to the beach two days earlier with my wife to go sea glass collecting. SOCAL is so Awesome!!!! It is a paradise for outdoor fun-seekers Own your own business, own your own freedom.

Yesterday's catch ...

yspsales · May 21, 2021 10:03AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@3keepSECRETif2rDEAD said:
@ErrorsOnCoins

We are from the land of 365 days of 70 and sunny…other folks don’t roll how we roll…let it be and go fishing brother

I agree, and I went fishing all day yesterday. I also went to the beach two days earlier with my wife to go sea glass collecting. SOCAL is so Awesome!!!! It is a paradise for outdoor fun-seekers Own your own business, own your own freedom.

Yesterday's catch ...

You suck!

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 11:12AM

@Pnies20 said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@Pnies20 said:
What’s the pay 💰

Per a good friend of mine, it's not good enough to deal with how expensive the Sarasota area is if you do not want to live in an apartment or a modern construction house on 1/5th of an acre, or be faced with an hourlong commute, and be somewhere with good schools/low crime. He interviewed with them last year, asked 85k for compensation. By all accounts was perfect for what they needed, had plenty of experience, and they were very complimentary of his skillset. They passed without an offer, stating they were looking more in the 65k region. He told me he makes almost that much right now in a non-specialized, non-trades job doing manual labor.

Toss in his flipping coins on the side and he would be taking a pay cut, I am sure. The non-compete is a big deal, and applies across the board. So no matter what you're doing, you can't engage in anything involving buying and selling collectables that they handle as well.

I wish there was a thumbs down option.

Why, for providing unbiased information?

I think you misunderstood.

The thumbs down is because all that you described sounds terrible.

Fair enough!

DelawareDoons · May 21, 2021 11:13AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@DelawareDoons said:

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
"The non-compete is a big deal, "

This is a deal killer.

Why would anyone who is interested in coins sign a non-compete clause, YN's I advise you not sign one

I think if you are like my friend, in his 30's with an established side business and considering switching careers, this is not really ideal. But if you are 22-26 years old and looking to break into the business, working for them is a virtually ideal scenario. You're getting a decent salary in a nice area, and if you hang with the job for 3 to 5 years, you can get a job almost anywhere else in the business. Working in a skill position (be that grading or another discipline) for a major TPG is pretty much a golden line on your resume.

I am a do-it-yourselfer.

IMO, the younger you are, it is way better to do it yourself, make the mistakes and learn from them. Build a business.

You cannot touch the volume of coins that NGC would put in front of you by yourself though. You just cannot unless you're a wholesaler or something, and most folks that age that aren't born into money or a coin dealing family are not going to have the resources to run a wholesale operation at that age. I bet the average grader at NGC handles ~100k coins a year.

Sounds like a recipe for BURNOUT to me.

I was not born into money or a coin dealing family nor had many resources except photographic skill.

I was forced into the coin dealing business, I had no choice other than to do it on my own.

That is why most only do it for a few years before moving on to greener pastures.

bidask · May 21, 2021 4:21PM

If I were a young … anything … and was into collectibles I would be all over this opportunity…… collectibles are booming !

Looking for new employment?

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