Do you think that the most consistent grading service will rise to the top?
dan1ecu
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With ANACS making drastic changes, do you think that their top priority should be consistency in grading?
I mean, no matter what their standard (tougher/looser than PCGS or NGC), the market will decide what an ANACS graded coin is worth. Collectors might feel more confident buying an ANACS graded coin knowing that the grading isn't all over the place.
What do you think... is consistency (as opposed to the actual grading guidelines used) the key to success for a grading service?
Dan
I mean, no matter what their standard (tougher/looser than PCGS or NGC), the market will decide what an ANACS graded coin is worth. Collectors might feel more confident buying an ANACS graded coin knowing that the grading isn't all over the place.
What do you think... is consistency (as opposed to the actual grading guidelines used) the key to success for a grading service?
Dan
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For me, yes, consitency is important.
Andrew
No offense, but the most consistent is already at the top. We are on their website, mate
edited to acknowledge Mr Standish (is that where he went ?)
Okay Miles, you are good
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<< <i>No offense, but the most consistent is already at the top. We are on their website, mate
I respectfully disagree, PCGS grading comes in and goes out like the tide.
<< <i>No offense, but the most consistent is already at the top. We are on their website, mate >>
And, what flavor is your Koolaid?
Russ, NCNE
Absolutely true and ANACS absolutely knows it. Rest assured that they have a few tricks up their sleeve.
BTW, I'm not convinced that there is a clear leader in terms of consistency, nor am I convinced that consistency is the most important factor in the success of a TPG.
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<< <i>No offense, but the most consistent is already at the top. We are on their website, mate >>
And, what flavor is your Koolaid?
Russ, NCNE >>
I dunno, but It sure has a groovy kick to it! PCGS #1 !!!!!!!!!
TorinoCobra71
The hypothetically "perfect" grading company which grades the same coin the same every time, would probably receive far fewer submissions and make far less $. I don't feel good thinking and saying that, but believe it to be correct.
<< <i>ANACS will have to do something to differentiate themselves in order to rise to the top. "More of the same" will no longer do, the market has matured. >>
And they are going to need exceptional marketing.
<< <i>Most of the largest submitters, by far, depend upon INconsistency, not consistency, to make their money.
The hypothetically "perfect" grading company which grades the same coin the same every time, would probably receive far fewer submissions and make far less $. I don't feel good thinking and saying that, but believe it to be correct. >>
I suspect you're right that the submitters would be somewhat miffed with great consistency
and prefer other services except there is one large problem. If a sevice could be consistent
then most end buyers would want that service pretty consistently. Coins might trade between
dealers in other holders to seek the market makers but would probably have to be in the best
slab to be sold to most collectors.
Consistency can only be achieved if collector attitudes could remain constant and something
could be done about liners and the small number of errors.
i am also afriad you hit the nail on the head.
without being a member of a any club is important.
timlieness and communication are also the most important things to me.
<< <i>Most of the largest submitters, by far, depend upon INconsistency, not consistency, to make their money.
The hypothetically "perfect" grading company which grades the same coin the same every time, would probably receive far fewer submissions and make far less $. I don't feel good thinking and saying that, but believe it to be correct. >>
I completely agree. I have always considered ANACS to be the most consistant grading serice of the top three. Having said that, most of my submissions have gone to PCGS/NGC, with most of the recent ones going to NGC. Still, most of the coins in my personal collection are in PCGS slabs.
i measure a services "top dogness" according to how they serve me, not how they serve the market. presently, NGC serves certain areas better than all others(PCGS is exempt here because they refuse to offer the specific service) and PCGS serves other areas better than all others. all the rest, well, i let them serve the rest of the hobby and then i try to pick up the pieces!!!!
It is not that I would not choose other grader's. You know as well as I that you get a better "shake" from NGC on submissions, lets be honest there.
But, you also know the value added difference with savvy collectors/dealers/buyers of Graded Material. Huh ? am I even close to the Kool- Aid™ stand ?
edited to insinuate: not all people buy the coin
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<< <i>But, you also know the value added difference with savvy collectors/dealers/buyers of Graded Material. >>
Value added and consistency are two different things.
Russ, NCNE
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