My first PCGS prong holder

Moldnut · January 17, 2012 2:31PM

Not sure how I feel about it yet but the prongs seem to be a bit too large and the coin is not centered in the holder. Oh well, Ill live

Shamika · January 17, 2012 2:33PM

For some coins the prongs probably work well, but I find them distracting.

Justacommeman · January 17, 2012 2:40PM

I'm dizzy

MJ

LanceNewmanOCC · January 17, 2012 2:41PM

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coindeuce · January 17, 2012 2:50PM

I just examined an early Bust dime in a new, non-prong PCGS holder that looks like it is made by the same vendor as the pronged holder... the inner edge of the opening completely overlaps the tops of the dentils on both sides of the coin. It literally makes the coin look like it is being swallowed. Very disappointing move by PCGS.

Billet7 · January 17, 2012 4:26PM

I like the coin. I'm undecided on the holder.

1tommy · January 17, 2012 9:20PM

Like the coin pass on the holder.................Just curious what was the grade? Enjoy

ricko · January 17, 2012 9:37PM

A good packaging engineer could really improve slabs... however, no matter what the design, it will not satisfy everyone. There are always unhappy people here.. no matter what is done. Cheers, RickO

JJM · January 17, 2012 9:57PM

Hate the holders.......coin looks great

WingedLiberty1957 · January 17, 2012 10:57PM

Worst Holder "Improvement" EVER

What was PCGS thinking? (Are they thinking?)

steveben · January 17, 2012 11:00PM

i recently had five coins come back in pronged holders. i hate to be a complainer...and i agree with ricko that "no matter what the design, it will not satisfy everyone." however, i do not like these holders. they obscure too much of the coin.

is there a way to opt out of them on future submissions? i haven't looked at the new forms for this year yet.

1tommy · January 17, 2012 11:37PM

<< i recently had five coins come back in pronged holders. i hate to be a complainer...and i agree with ricko that "no matter what the design, it will not satisfy everyone." however, i do not like these holders. they obscure too much of the coin.

is there a way to opt out of them on future submissions? i haven't looked at the new forms for this year yet. >>

I called yesterday, and was told that ALL holders will be Prong including Secure Plus and that if your lucky and submit soon you can get one of the last Oldies, But it appears all recent posters have also received these so Maybe the supply is out? I thought of starting a New Thread With Official 2012 Big Announcement in the title and than just put PRONG in the body and maybe someone at pcgs would respond. I Don't mind change but why Hide it? Why not make a BIG announcement of the New Improved Prong holders? Enjoy

Moldnut · January 18, 2012 1:59AM

<< Like the coin pass on the holder.................Just curious what was the grade? Enjoy

>>

The grade is VF25 and is a B1 R4 coin.

sonoranmonsoon · January 18, 2012 2:03AM

Probably a nightmare to photograph.

guitarwes · January 18, 2012 2:11AM

That is a VERY NICE coin. The holder, meh, hadn't seen one in hand yet so I'll decide then.

It reminds me alot of a Radioactive Hazard sign.

BaseballAbs · January 18, 2012 2:57AM

Love the coin hate the holder. Did you get a VF35 on that sweet 19? It looks like it's close to a 40.
I think if has some rim writing then the prong holder works nice. If not then lose the prongs. It covers too much of the front of the coin and in my opinion that is worse then the side of the coin.

Billet7 · January 18, 2012 2:59AM

25 sounds right to me.

BaseballAbs · January 18, 2012 5:48AM

Your right the reverse is no way near 40 , but I still think the coin higher than a 25. I'm shooting a 35 on that obverse though.

D · January 18, 2012 5:52AM

<< For some coins the prongs probably work well, but I find them distracting. >>

-D

droopyd · January 18, 2012 7:00AM

Is this the new default holder?

SeattleSlammer · January 18, 2012 8:10AM

Crap, you mean that's what my coin waiting for reholder will come back in?

Timbuk3 · January 18, 2012 8:40AM

I like the coin, but not the holder !!!

Billet7 · January 18, 2012 9:24AM

<< Your right the reverse is no way near 40 , but I still think the coin higher than a 25. I'm shooting a 35 on that obverse though. >>

No way. I will raise you a 30, but only on a good day. I have a 15 with a reverse like that! It's a solid VF25. The curls have too much wear to even approach 40, and the reverse supports my conclusion.

Love the coin BTW!

NoPole · January 18, 2012 9:40AM

I was just sent a shipment of prong holders. Im not happy they should ask before they put things in these holders

BaseballAbs · January 18, 2012 9:42AM

<< I favor clear over white prongs. It will take time to get used to the new look. Now we can at least see
the edge. >>

You are so right, but now we block more of the front of the coin. Which sounds more important to you on the OP's coin?

SeattleSlammer · January 18, 2012 10:00AM

I contacted customer service. They said only prong holders from now on for all submissions; no ability to request the previous version.

greatnortherncoin · January 18, 2012 10:22AM

any copy cats

BaseballAbs · January 18, 2012 1:06PM

<< I contacted customer service. They said only prong holders from now on for all submissions; no ability to request the previous version. >>

I don't think I will be renewing my subscription. I'm not interested in the new holder.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · January 20, 2012 7:26AM

My first coin in the prong holder is on the way. I'll keep an open mind but so far the prongs seems a mite bit detracting.

My first PCGS prong holder

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