Tag Archives: PCGS

Buy the coin, not the holder

Posted on February 6, 2023 by admin

This statement of wisdom seems like a cliche in these desperate times, but I am beginning to see how it’s more relevant to today’s coin market even more so than usual. Since 2020, TPG companies have changed. Third party grading, … Continue reading →

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PCGS here we are

Posted on September 27, 2018 by admin

The grades are in from my latest submission. I didn’t expect top grades but lately it’s been tough. Now, maybe it’s getting a little out of hand. All of my coins came back in body bags expect my 65 coin … Continue reading →

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The $28K question

Posted on October 28, 2016 by admin

On the October 21 issue of the greysheet, I noticed that an MS-67 1900-S Morgan dollar sold twice recently this year. Both were stickered by CAC. The difference was that one sold for $39,950 and the other $11,750. Greysheet bids … Continue reading →

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How the crack-out game is rigged

Posted on April 28, 2016 by admin

Every day, 3rd party grading companies upgrade inferior coins which would have graded lower in earlier days. With repeated submission after submission of the same coin over and over again, a grader is prone to make an oversight and upgrade … Continue reading →

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