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Keith Love Retires from ICG
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I just wanted to give the forum members a heads up.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Re: Keith Love resigns from ICG
Effective January 31, 2007, Keith Love will resign from Independent Coin Grading (ICG). Citing a personal preference to spend more time with his family, Keith, has chosen to retire from the professional coin grading business after a career at both PCGS and ICG. James Taylor rejoined ICG and has replaced Keith as CEO. With the addition of Michael Fahey and James Davis, Mr. Love greatly reduced his grading room duties over the last 18 months
“ICG clients will experience the same quality grading,” stated James Taylor, “Keith has not regularly finalized standard submissions in over a year and a half. Michael Fahey, J.P. Martin, James Davis, Larry Wilson, and the rest of the ICG grading team are committed as ever to the quality of the ICG product.”
After over nine years and having previously sold his shares in the company, Keith Love leaves behind his co-founders: J.P. Martin, James Taylor, Walt Armitage, Larry Wilson and Brett Williams.
Keith reflected, “I am proud of the company we have created. Working with my co-founders, the last decade at ICG has been one of the great experiences of my life. I have also had the pleasure of working with long-time friends like Lew Larsen, who has moved on to grade at PCGS, and Walt Armitage, one of my favorite persons on this earth.”
Keith continued, “We have certified over 3 million coins while doing some fun and interesting things. I am pretty sure all involved will never forget grading the Parmalee-Reed 1804 dollar, probably worth over $4 million dollars – what a NICE coin! It was also a pleasure working with the Secret Service on a counterfeit modern platinum coin.”
Keith’s departure was planned after a diagnosis of idiopathic Heart Failure three-years ago. Keith’s prognosis is now considered excellent as his heart has improved over the past three years through diet, drugs and doctors.
“My main reason for leaving is to spend more time with my family. This was spurred on by the scare of my heart problem and the birth of my first child 7 months ago. My health is good and I have been blessed financially so it only makes sense to me to be with my wife and son as much as possible,” concluded Keith.
On a part-time basis, Keith will pursue business interests in the areas of Real Estate and Injection Molding. He will also continue to help his wife Shannon with their volunteer work at the Francis Center Homeless Shelter in Denver. Please contact Cheryl at ICG regarding donations to this year’s fundraiser auction for the shelter.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Re: Keith Love resigns from ICG
Effective January 31, 2007, Keith Love will resign from Independent Coin Grading (ICG). Citing a personal preference to spend more time with his family, Keith, has chosen to retire from the professional coin grading business after a career at both PCGS and ICG. James Taylor rejoined ICG and has replaced Keith as CEO. With the addition of Michael Fahey and James Davis, Mr. Love greatly reduced his grading room duties over the last 18 months
“ICG clients will experience the same quality grading,” stated James Taylor, “Keith has not regularly finalized standard submissions in over a year and a half. Michael Fahey, J.P. Martin, James Davis, Larry Wilson, and the rest of the ICG grading team are committed as ever to the quality of the ICG product.”
After over nine years and having previously sold his shares in the company, Keith Love leaves behind his co-founders: J.P. Martin, James Taylor, Walt Armitage, Larry Wilson and Brett Williams.
Keith reflected, “I am proud of the company we have created. Working with my co-founders, the last decade at ICG has been one of the great experiences of my life. I have also had the pleasure of working with long-time friends like Lew Larsen, who has moved on to grade at PCGS, and Walt Armitage, one of my favorite persons on this earth.”
Keith continued, “We have certified over 3 million coins while doing some fun and interesting things. I am pretty sure all involved will never forget grading the Parmalee-Reed 1804 dollar, probably worth over $4 million dollars – what a NICE coin! It was also a pleasure working with the Secret Service on a counterfeit modern platinum coin.”
Keith’s departure was planned after a diagnosis of idiopathic Heart Failure three-years ago. Keith’s prognosis is now considered excellent as his heart has improved over the past three years through diet, drugs and doctors.
“My main reason for leaving is to spend more time with my family. This was spurred on by the scare of my heart problem and the birth of my first child 7 months ago. My health is good and I have been blessed financially so it only makes sense to me to be with my wife and son as much as possible,” concluded Keith.
On a part-time basis, Keith will pursue business interests in the areas of Real Estate and Injection Molding. He will also continue to help his wife Shannon with their volunteer work at the Francis Center Homeless Shelter in Denver. Please contact Cheryl at ICG regarding donations to this year’s fundraiser auction for the shelter.
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Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>Isn't Keith a little young to be retiring? >>
That's what I was thinking -- is he even 40 yet?
Good going, boy.
Ray
<< <i>Going to ANACS? >>
Beat me to it. My thought exactly
Get ready for the head grader position Cammy, and the dirty knees that go with the job!
<< <i>I figure soon, Cammy will have to start wearing one of those JT hats!!
Get ready for the head grader position Cammy, and the dirty knees that go with the job! >>
Cammy will be appearing on HSN before you know it....
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
<< <i>I have always like the ICG holders...the coins are usually the problem...their grading is inconsistent (IMO). >>
I still think their grading of circulated classics is as consistent and conservative as any in the industry. They do tend to be a lot looser with high-grade moderns, though.
I love buying circulated classics in ICG holders. They're often great buys.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
<< <i>Going to ANACS?
Russ, NCNE >>
TorinoCobra71
<< <i>Get ready for the head grader position Cammy, and the dirty knees that go with the job! >>
heh, heh...
you said Head Grader.
I'll be submitting a silver round to you in Balty Cameron.
<< <i>through diet, drugs and doctors. >>
beats lawyers, drugs and money.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
He has always been a gentleman and conducted himself professionally, both as a dealer and a TPG owner.
I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.
eBaystore
<< <i>Isn't Keith a little young to be retiring? >>
Not if he has the heart of a 70 year old.
<< <i>I have always like the ICG holders...the coins are usually the problem...their grading is inconsistent (IMO). >>
<< <i>... They do tend to be a lot looser with high-grade moderns, though. >>
I guess you haven't been watching the 2006-W platium threads then
Almost every single one on eBay is NGC or PCGS MS69 or 70.
The fact is, the vast majority of all individually-packaged modern US Mint coins are MS/PR 69.
ICG may have graded more modern coins initially than NGC ar PCGS, but I think NGC and PCGS
have now surpassed ICG in the number of modern 69/70s. I've examined many ICG MS69/70
US Platinum Eagles (the ones that were not individually packaged) and compared them to
PCGS and NGC MS69/70 Platinum Eagles. I usually liked the ICGs better.
PS:
I've known Keith for a few years as well. I wish him luck in his future activities.