Is NTC a respectable grading service?

Sphinx357 · December 19, 2003 3:53PM

After being a fly on the wall reading threads on here, I've been very weary of buying any slabs that aren't PCGS. I know PCI and ACG are bad, but what about NTC? Since we're on the subject how about ANACS?

Tassa · December 19, 2003 4:19PM

I'd be very careful about buying a coin in an NTC slab.

A lot of people like ANACS and think that they are a respectable grading service. I'm one of them.

Keep in mind that even PCGS and NGC make mistakes sometimes. If you know how to grade, how to spot originality, and how to spot artificial toning, then it won't really matter what holder the coin is in. However, since it's often hard to do that from pictures, I'd be just as cautious about purchasing a coin in an NTC, PCI, or ACG slab online as I would purchasing a raw coin.

Sphinx357 · December 19, 2003 5:17PM

Thanks for your insights guys, I wasn't aware of NGC.

Robgetty · December 19, 2003 5:22PM

I'm sure that David Hall is happy that you are not aware of NGC!!

You can buy a coin in an NTC slab if you like the coin; just be aware that
the grade on the slab is worthless! Buy the coin, not the slab.

braddick · December 19, 2003 6:31PM

NTC is like a Capital Plastics holder but without the personality.

-Like a blind date and the first thing you notice is the red fingernail polish she uses is chipped and her thong is showing when he leans over to pick up the sparkly lipstick she just dropped.

Fun to play with but tough to take seriously.

Outhaul · December 19, 2003 8:50PM

<< <i>but what about NTC? >>

291fifth · December 19, 2003 9:44PM

ANACS is very underrated. Forget NTC.

Neptune · December 19, 2003 10:01PM

MOC - I assume since SEGS isn't mentioned you would lump that in that last section of number 3.?

monsterman · December 19, 2003 10:36PM

actually i think ngc is the most accurate grading company...pcgs purposely undergrades coins so that you will re submit them and pay for grading fees....then all their stock options will go up from increased revenues and profits ( they are a public company you know)....you really dont hink they are going to give you a 5,000 up grade for 50 dollars do you........well thats the way i see it

i have sent the same antietam to ngs 10 times over the last 2 years..it came back 67-67-67-67-66-67-67-67-67-67

i also sent the same coin to pcgs and it came back 64-65-66-67

obviously i think its a 68

cosmicdebris · December 19, 2003 10:47PM

NTC?

wingedliberty · December 19, 2003 11:03PM

NTC is headquartered in Florida, where I live, and they make a presence at shows and there are alot of their slabs that pollute and infest the show circuit. They are on par with Accugrade. I would stay away from them like the Black Plague. Not only is their holder fragile and given to breaking and cracking open , but the grading is exceedingly loose with regards to all series and gold in particular has been a challenge for them. Here are the ratings once again.

1. PCGS
NGC
ANACS
ICG
PCI
ACG/NTC/TRUGRADE/ and other vermin.

FatMan · December 19, 2003 11:18PM

NTC = ACG with a green label. Their name says it all "Nu-mistrust"

puff · December 20, 2003 12:47AM

Forget all others!!! PCGS all the way!!!!!!!!

FanofModerns

BillJones · December 20, 2003 12:50AM

<< <i>Forget all others!!! PCGS all the way!!!!!!!!

FanofModerns

>>

That's true ONLY if you collect moderns. For other coins, NGC and ANACS should also be on your list of possibilities.

puff · December 20, 2003 1:18AM

<< <i>

<< <i>Forget all others!!! PCGS all the way!!!!!!!!

FanofModerns

>>

That's true ONLY if you collect moderns. For other coins, NGC and ANACS should also be on your list of possibilities. >>

Hey Bill...... I was just being sarcastic.... Perhaps you don't remember "Fanofmoderns", who alot of folks thought he was HRH in drag! Because he was always promoting nothing but PCGS graded coins!

Is NTC a respectable grading service?

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