Quarterly Special 10/1-12/31 Announced

messydesk · September 29, 2011 3:09AM

One modern graded free when you pay for 4. Any takers? I wonder if the ASE 25th anniversary set coming out this month has anything to do with the special.

pocketpiececommems · September 29, 2011 3:27AM

I only have one circ modern commem that I would like graded so I guess I strike out on this one.

Egger · September 29, 2011 3:34AM

wish you could send more in on the order and just get one free.

19Lyds · September 29, 2011 3:36AM

<< One modern graded free when you pay for 4. Any takers? I wonder if the ASE 25th anniversary set coming out this month has anything to do with the special. >>

Possibly but I don;t really think so.

The margins are simply being shaved as its more cost effective to offer 4/1 than it is 3/1 or 2/1.

dragon · September 29, 2011 3:49AM

The recent quarterly specials appear to show which direction the 3rd party services are heading IMO. I haven't seen to many specials lately for Trade dollars or Barber quarters or early gold or.....

Bochiman · September 29, 2011 3:50AM

<< The recent quarterly specials appear to show which direction the 3rd party services are heading IMO. I haven't seen to many specials lately for Trade dollars or Barber quarters or early gold or..... >>

Those are all already slabbed

GMan · September 29, 2011 4:04AM

I just sent in 8 proof Frankies. Dropped them in the mail 20 minutes ago. Oh well it's only $14 anyway.

GeorgeKellogg · September 29, 2011 7:44AM

I don't have five moderns to submit. I haven't been able to participate since the format changed to require 3-5 coins to be submitted, whereas I sent in two CC Quarterly Specials last year (when only one coin was required). I miss being able to play!

keyman64 · September 29, 2011 7:57AM

If you look at the Statistics.... MODERNS are running about 4 days ahead of schedule and economy stuff is running about 3 days behind schedule and regular is about 2 days behind schedule. Instead of reallocating resources they are going to try and make the modern folk busier but not help the other department maybe? Just what it seems like to me. I'm probably wrong though.

LindeDad · September 29, 2011 8:07AM

Well looks like I'll get to use one of the quarterly specials this year.

Now what are the other three going to be MOH & Army so far.

39Special · September 29, 2011 8:08AM

I don't collect moderns so these last couple have not been useful to me. Hopefully they'll do another on the regular or plus service, those I could use.

Manorcourtman · September 29, 2011 8:30AM

Won't use it. Bummer..... Classic coins get no respect....

keyman64 · September 29, 2011 8:54AM

<< Won't use it. Bummer..... Classic coins get no respect.... >>

I agree. They should reallocate resources so that they are not so behind with economy and regular since they are so far ahead with moderns.

slipgate · September 29, 2011 9:00AM

I'm glad to see PCGS is using another one of my ideas!

123cents · September 29, 2011 9:09AM

Bummer indeed!

RYK · September 29, 2011 9:12AM

<< Won't use it. Bummer..... Classic coins get no respect.... >>

Not for me, either. They seem to have gone away from a free grade to a "buy X, get one free", which may make more sense for some (but not for others).

MsMorrisine · September 29, 2011 9:57AM

<< wish you could send more in on the order and just get one free.

>>

That's what I want as well.

make it 4 or more, and it's golden.

lkeigwin · September 29, 2011 10:04AM

I'm going to miss out again. I think I haven't been able to use this benefit in over a year.

Modern...what's that...1956 on? Cripes, I could count those I have on one hand.
Lance.

robkool · September 29, 2011 10:10AM

I might be able to use this one...

illini420 · September 29, 2011 4:13PM

<< I don't have five moderns to submit. I haven't been able to participate since the format changed to require 3-5 coins to be submitted, whereas I sent in two CC Quarterly Specials last year (when only one coin was required). I miss being able to play! >>

Coin Finder · September 29, 2011 4:36PM

In my best Monty python voice...." and there was much rejoicing" ....yeahhhhh...........Sigh........snore....

coinkat · September 29, 2011 7:56PM

Does it apply to World Moderns? Just curious

DennisH · September 30, 2011 12:14AM

<< I don't collect moderns so these last couple have not been useful to me. Hopefully they'll do another on the regular or plus service, those I could use. >>

Same for me.

OPA · September 30, 2011 12:51AM

Good move on the part of PCGS...Moderns are their "money cow" ... Need to keep feeding the herd. 5 piece 25th Anniversary sett appears to be a shoe in.

pf70collector · September 30, 2011 1:43AM

Yes. Thanks PCGS. Will be submitting.

relicsncoins · September 30, 2011 2:24AM

What is PCGS' deffinition of modern again?

claychaser · September 30, 2011 2:37AM

Nice gesture, but the fixing the submit quantity at 5 coins could be made much better for us folks by having a 4 coin paid minimum, and allowing 1 coin for free. After paying the $8 order fee and the $30 return shipping, its cheaper on a per coin basis to send in 8 or more. Using the special, I calculate 5 coins would cost $94, or $18.80 each. Not using the special on 8 coins would cost $147, or $18.38 each.

Now, having one coin for free tacked on to the special would be a much nicer, and likely much more utilized special.

19Lyds · September 30, 2011 3:11AM

<< 

<< Won't use it. Bummer..... Classic coins get no respect.... >>

Not for me, either. They seem to have gone away from a free grade to a "buy X, get one free", which may make more sense for some (but not for others). >>

I agree.

At least with the past quarterly freebies, it enabled folks to get outside their normal collecting habits and perhaps consider submitting something different than what they would normally submit.

This was a freebie for 1st Qtr 2008 which is definitely outside my comfort zone for submissions but since it was free, I figured what the heck.

19Lyds · September 30, 2011 3:12AM

<< What is PCGS' deffinition of modern again? >>

1956 to date

Bochiman · September 30, 2011 4:30AM

<< Nice gesture, but the fixing the submit quantity at 5 coins could be made much better for us folks by having a 4 coin paid minimum, and allowing 1 coin for free. After paying the $8 order fee and the $30 return shipping, its cheaper on a per coin basis to send in 8 or more. Using the special, I calculate 5 coins would cost $94, or $18.80 each. Not using the special on 8 coins would cost $147, or $18.38 each.

Now, having one coin for free tacked on to the special would be a much nicer, and likely much more utilized special. >>

I agree.....would have been cool, and likely more profitable to PCGS to solicit submissions, to have made it "1 free when submitting 4 OR MORE".....

LeeBone · September 30, 2011 5:36AM

<< 

<< I don't collect moderns so these last couple have not been useful to me. Hopefully they'll do another on the regular or plus service, those I could use. >>

Same for me. >>

Me too.

.......Modern Crap......

relicsncoins · September 30, 2011 11:14AM

<< 

<< What is PCGS' deffinition of modern again? >>

1956 to date >>

So the 1983 DDR cent would work? How about a 1960 Type B reverse Washington?

illini420 · October 1, 2011 3:39AM

<< Nice gesture, but the fixing the submit quantity at 5 coins could be made much better for us folks by having a 4 coin paid minimum, and allowing 1 coin for free. After paying the $8 order fee and the $30 return shipping, its cheaper on a per coin basis to send in 8 or more. Using the special, I calculate 5 coins would cost $94, or $18.80 each. Not using the special on 8 coins would cost $147, or $18.38 each.

Now, having one coin for free tacked on to the special would be a much nicer, and likely much more utilized special. >>

Yep, the only way this is a "special" is if you have exactly 5 coins to submit and that is it. Otherwise, it's better to not use it. Oh well.

mozin · October 17, 2011 8:18AM

I just called Alisha at PCGS Customer Service. I asked if Modern foreign gold was included in the CC Quarterly Special "submit five, get one free". It is.

I then asked if I could send in, say twenty Modern foreign gold coins, and get the one free. She said "Yes".

TURBO · October 17, 2011 8:32AM

I just have one coin that I want to have graded. What do I do??

Mar327 · October 17, 2011 9:15AM

<< I just have one coin that I want to have graded. What do I do?? >>

I submitted just one at the ANA - $59.

CoinJunkie · October 17, 2011 11:02AM

<< I just called Alisha at PCGS Customer Service. I asked if Modern foreign gold was included in the CC Quarterly Special "submit five, get one free". It is.

I then asked if I could send in, say twenty Modern foreign gold coins, and get the one free. She said "Yes". >>

Well, then we got conflicting information. World coins are OK. Sending more than five is not, at least according to Trista King.

I have ten modern world coins to submit, but cannot use the special because it would end up costing me MORE.

mozin · October 18, 2011 9:20AM

<< I just called Alisha at PCGS Customer Service. I asked if Modern foreign gold was included in the CC Quarterly Special "submit five, get one free". It is.

I then asked if I could send in, say twenty Modern foreign gold coins, and get the one free. She said "Yes". >>

Today I called PCGS again, I was told we CANNOT send in more than five coins for the quarterly special. Go figure.

mheffner2 · October 22, 2011 6:52AM

Hold the door. I've been out of action for a bit, well 2 bits, and a search wasn't digging up any truffles for me.. SO Quarterly Specials, all quarters regardless of the coin designated, require 4 paid submissions to get the 1 freebie? Or is that just for this current QS? Last time I had a membership the QS was normally "Any 1 lincoln, pay S&H and send it in" sort of thing without paid minimums, etc.

illini420 · October 22, 2011 9:14AM

<< Hold the door. I've been out of action for a bit, well 2 bits, and a search wasn't digging up any truffles for me.. SO Quarterly Specials, all quarters regardless of the coin designated, require 4 paid submissions to get the 1 freebie? Or is that just for this current QS? Last time I had a membership the QS was normally "Any 1 lincoln, pay S&H and send it in" sort of thing without paid minimums, etc. >>

that is the way it has been running for the past year, unfortunately... and you must have exactly 4 paid submissions to get the 1 free. If you have 6 coins, you CAN'T pay for 5 and get the 1 free!!!!!

Mercfan · October 22, 2011 10:49AM

<< 

<< I don't have five moderns to submit. I haven't been able to participate since the format changed to require 3-5 coins to be submitted, whereas I sent in two CC Quarterly Specials last year (when only one coin was required). I miss being able to play! >>

>>

I also agree. In my judgment, the Quarterly Special just isn't special anymore.

Bummer.

But the hobby is still terrific!

Mar327 · November 9, 2011 2:41AM

Just bumping this - maybe you can use it for your new set.

DonWillis · November 12, 2011 4:51AM

One modern graded free when you pay for 4. Any takers? I wonder if the ASE 25th anniversary set coming out this month has anything to do with the special.

Don't forget to take advantage of the Collector Club Quarterly Special for your 25th Anniversary submissions !!

JohnInLBC · November 12, 2011 5:24AM

<< One modern graded free when you pay for 4. Any takers? I wonder if the ASE 25th anniversary set coming out this month has anything to do with the special.

Don't forget to take advantage of the Collector Club Quarterly Special for your 25th Anniversary submissions !! >>

Does this special work for single sets only? I was told by customer service that I would have to fill out a separate form for each set for a 5 set sealed box. Here are the reply I got back from customer service.

<<For our quarterly grading special, you are allowed to take advantage of it once per quarter, so you could use it for one of your sets. However, in order to take advantage of it, you would have to put one set on a submission form and the other sets on another submission form. Each submission requires its own shipping charges, so the shipping charges would be more than what you would be saving using the special.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.>>

Am I understanding this correctly? Please advise.

illini420 · November 12, 2011 5:26AM

That sounds similar to what I was told, unfortunately.

The special is for "one free when you pay for four," and exactly four only.

Apparently it is NOT a "one free when you pay for twenty-four."

TwoSides2aCoin · November 12, 2011 5:29AM

I have 34 coins in right now and my membership is due up at the end of the month and between those two charges , I'm in over a grand. Let's just forget the "freebie" talk. Ain't no such beast. Once you're in, they gotcha. Beware !

JohnInLBC · November 12, 2011 5:42AM

<< I have 34 coins in right now and my membership is due up at the end of the month and between those two charges , I'm in over a grand. Let's just forget the "freebie" talk. Ain't no such beast. Once you're in, they gotcha. Beware ! >>

Sounds like you have been in the trenches for a long time. I agree there is no free lunches.

TwoSides2aCoin · November 12, 2011 5:55AM

John, there are no free lunches, and it's really a lot of fun. Way more than what gets painted up on the walls here.

Quarterly Special 10/1-12/31 Announced

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