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Open apology to board members and PCGS

I recently posted the results of a 15 coin submission and went on one of my well known (real life) condemnation speaches. I received these coins back from PCGS on Friday and finally had to time to open them up this morning. To make a long story short, I agree with the grades PCGS has assigned these coins (with the exception of four coins). I have no idea if PCGS graders spend any time reading these mesage boards, but if your the one who graded my submissions. . .please accept my apologies.

I spent a a good bit of time re-examining these coins and can't figure out why I sent in half of them in the first place. The two walkers I submitted were the wrong coins and I found the one I meant to submit buried with with my other walker in my "junk box." I will, of course, be submitting them sometime in the future and I'm comfident that I will receive a fair grade.

-Mr. Humbled image

Comments

  • Way to go. Everytime I have really looked hard at a coin which I didnt think was graded right by PCGS I find out it is my fault and I try harder. image
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  • EVillageProwlerEVillageProwler Posts: 5,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is very commendable of you to post this...

    No one thinks that PCGS graders are infallible, especially when you consider that all grading is an opinion (and even more so with liners). Still, these graders are experts. And, remember that the huge majority of us will subconsciously add a small bit to the grade, value or eye appeal of their coins.

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  • ms71ms71 Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great post. Amazing how you can "see the light" after the coins get graded - this has been my experience more than once also.
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  • Draco,

    First, it takes a giant of a man (or woman) to do something like this. Second it heals the soul to work through one's issues. Third (if this is worth anything) I'm proud of you for doing it.
  • gsaguygsaguy Posts: 2,425
    Draco,

    The Mexicans have a saying, "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission". While not totally applicable to your situation, perhaps it's worth a try.imageimage

    GSAGUY
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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The Mexicans have a saying, "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission". >>



    I never heard of that? Hace usted las cosas arriba?
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  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe if more people would do just as you have done this flap over Grading would subside. People and PCGS make mistakes its only human to do so. Admitting to a mistake takes character though. Congratulations and Good Luck with further submissions. Just remember to send the correct coins in. image

    BTW I'm with a couple of the others here. After looking at a graded coin most of the time I can see why it got the grade. This refers to both PCGS and NGC. Sometimes ANACS also.

    Ken
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    An admirable post indeed!




    Marc
  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500
    I do the same thing myself - a raw coin in my hand seems a couple points better than the same one in a slab.

    Maybe I need plastic around the coin to be an accurate graderimage
  • gsaguygsaguy Posts: 2,425
    Bueno, la gente en Tabasco dicen esto!image

    GSAGUY
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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS makes errors, we as Collectors make a wide percentage more of them with our own coins.
    -Great Thread.
    It was good to read it.

    peacockcoins

  • Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536


    << <i>After looking at a graded coin most of the time I can see why it got the grade. This refers to both PCGS and NGC. Sometimes ANACS also. >>


    I usually can too. I may not agree with the assigned grade, but I can see why they gave it.

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