ANACS to PCGS ?

chiefbob · February 23, 2003 6:43AM

I have an ANACS 1943-D MS-67 Lincoln that I bought some years ago. As I've read that ANACS is somewhat more conservative than PCGS, is it worth sending to PCGS in hopes of an upgrade?

Thanks,

Bob

Russ · February 23, 2003 6:49AM

Marty has been having good luck crossing Morgans lately, BUT the copper guys have been having terrible luck. The general feeling from them is that it's nearly impossible to get an MS67 Lincoln out of PCGS right now.

Russ, NCNE

dan1ecu · February 23, 2003 6:50AM

Hello, Bob --

I think it's worth a try. I've had mixed results. A gold coin of mine was upgraded a point from ANACS to PCGS, while an Indian cent was downgraded a point. My Franklin half crossed at the same grade.

Give it a try!

Dan

JoyofCollecting · February 23, 2003 6:51AM

I'll be keen to hear the crossover folks respond to this one. I've been hearing a lot of folks say that ANACS has been very tough lately. What's been others' experiences?

I've got about 40 coins with them right now and am checking the mailbox every day.

jtrusty2 · February 23, 2003 6:54AM

For the sake of argument, I will assume that the reason you are after a higher grade on your slab is because you are planning to sell the coin? Correct me if I am wrong. Otherwise I don't see the point in submitting to a different service. If you purchased the coin and are happy with it, what does it matter what integer is stamped on the paper that resides inside two pieces of plastic? I happen to be one of those that believe ANACS to be a conservative grading party which is why I purchase only ANACS slabbed coins. Not that I don't also purchase raw coins mind you.

Its just been my experience that you are in for far fewer surprises if you purchase an ANACS slabbed coin versus any other third party services slab. I think I wandered off topic here. Anyway, the choice is yours, but as I stated above, I don't see the reason, unless you plan on selling this coin in the near future. And if that is the case, consider the costs involved. You already paid xx to purchase the coin, tack on another xx for crossover (assuming it crosses) and do the math. Can you resell it without a taking a loss? If not, than submitting for the purpose of resale doesnt make sense either.

MadMarty · February 23, 2003 6:58AM

I have 2 Lincolns in an ANACS MS67RD, both have RPM's and are on E-Bay. If they don't sell I might try to cross them to PCGS. Yes, I have had good luck with Morgans, running about 2 upgrades for every 1 downgrade.

wingedliberty · February 23, 2003 7:25AM

Chiefbob is correct, ANACS is more conservative on copper, that has also been my experience.

Brian.

airplanenut · February 23, 2003 7:27AM

This isn't copper folks... it's steel... I think 67s are a little easier to get with steel.

Jeremy

wingedliberty · February 23, 2003 7:30AM

With Lincoln cents in general, My experience has been that ANACS is more conservative than NGC and is
about the same as PCGS. In most cases. Early copper is about the same in my experience.

Brian.

construct · February 23, 2003 7:36AM

Perhaps it'll cross as MS-67RD.

wallstreetman · February 23, 2003 7:44AM

That would be one heck of a gamble cosidering what Ive seen in ANACS holders, as a matter of fact, I looked at a Washington Carver ANACS MS64 yesterday that might make it in a PCGS MS63 slab! I bought the coin because the price was right, I will post the results when I get them! ANACS stills owes me money for the fake 1909 S IHC they slabbed, too bad they dont have a quarantee, they were speechless when confronted! I also bought a Stone Mountain and a San Diego that I think are both 65.

Have you ever used ANACS? THEY ARE SLOWER THAN MOLLASSES!

wallstreetman · February 23, 2003 7:50AM

JoyofCollecting, Your coins should arrive some time next year!

09sVDB · February 23, 2003 7:59AM

I've crossed once from ANACS to PCGS. A 1932D Washington Quarter in AU58.

TomB · February 23, 2003 8:26AM

I'll just play the odds here and say that the coin will come back MS67 from PCGS. If that is the case then you have just spent grading fees and shipping fees on an approximately $40 coin. Doesn't sound like a good investment to me.

chiefbob · February 23, 2003 9:49AM

I would say the pot has been stirred........

I think steely Abe will remain in his ANACS house for the time being.

Bob

JoyofCollecting · February 23, 2003 10:16AM

That's a bummer!!! I hate molasses. I'll send out a post when the coins get here. Next year is a long time...I'd be pretty disappointed.

fcloud · February 23, 2003 10:27AM

I sent them two Mercury dimes. One--MS64FB went MS65FB. Two MS63FB went MS63FB.

ANACS to PCGS ?

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