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Re: 1983 Lincoln Cent – Defective Bronze Planchet. NGC VS PCGS.
I think so. Selling a rare coin at auction can feel like a lottery because the final price depends on who shows up and how they compete in that moment, but unlike a true lottery, the outcome can be i… (View Post)3 -
Re: 1983 Lincoln Cent – Defective Bronze Planchet. NGC VS PCGS.
The absence of the cert page right now doesn’t necessarily mean PCGS is “hiding” anything. It’s quite common for newly graded or unusual items—especially mint errors—to take time before they appear i… (View Post)2 -
Re: 1983 Lincoln Cent – Defective Bronze Planchet. NGC VS PCGS.
I believe that an appraiser is more likely to adopt a stricter—and less risky—stance when assigning a grade, prioritizing the preservation of their company's reputation over assigning a potentia… (View Post)1 -
Re: 1983 Lincoln Cent – Defective Bronze Planchet. NGC VS PCGS.
I am not opposed to any additional appraisal. However, let’s be reasonable. If an auction house casts doubt on the valuation provided by a leading expert in the field, it thereby casts doubt on every… (View Post)3 -
Re: 1983 Lincoln Cent – Defective Bronze Planchet. NGC VS PCGS.
No, I am not an engineer. There is also such a thing as intuition. We cannot rely on such things, as they are not scientific. However, in my case—even after receiving a grade from a reputable company… (View Post)2
