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PCGS Secure Plus
Did anyone notice the teaser blurb for PCGS's "new" SecurePlus service?
http://www.pcgs.com/secureplus.html Quoting: Imagine a world without coin doctoring. Imagine a world without "gradeflation." It seems to me the whole idea behind "plus" grading is to get people to resubmit their coins so they can get that precious "plus." So a PCGS MS-64 coin may magically change grade and become a PCGS MS-64+ coin. But of course, PCGS won't regrade an MS-65 as an MS-64+, because then they'd have to pay out the difference. Isn't that the very definition of "gradeflation?" Then there's the CAC sticker to consider. So now we're going to have MS-64, MS-64 CAC, MS-64+, and MS-64+ CAC, plus another style of holder for sellers and buyers to disagree over. Grumble, grumble, buy the coin, grumble grumble... -- Mike Benveniste -- (Clarification Required) Its name is Public opinion. It is held in reverence. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of God. -- Mark Twain |
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PCGS Secure Plus
Michael Benveniste wrote:
Did anyone notice the teaser blurb for PCGS's "new" SecurePlus service? http://www.pcgs.com/secureplus.html Quoting: Imagine a world without coin doctoring. Imagine a world without "gradeflation." It seems to me the whole idea behind "plus" grading is to get people to resubmit their coins so they can get that precious "plus." So a PCGS MS-64 coin may magically change grade and become a PCGS MS-64+ coin. But of course, PCGS won't regrade an MS-65 as an MS-64+, because then they'd have to pay out the difference. Isn't that the very definition of "gradeflation?" Then there's the CAC sticker to consider. So now we're going to have MS-64, MS-64 CAC, MS-64+, and MS-64+ CAC, plus another style of holder for sellers and buyers to disagree over. Grumble, grumble, buy the coin, grumble grumble... New rule: Virtually Flawless 1963 Franklin Half Dollar, MS67+ PQ CAC, Very, Very Choice, Fully Struck and Brilliant, High End for the Grade, Sure to Please the Most Fussy and Discriminating Collector, Great Candidate for MS68 or Even Higher, A Numismatic Treasure for the Connoisseur, Hurry, This Coin Will Not Last Long James the Collector of G06 Coppers |
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PCGS Secure Plus
"Michael Benveniste" wrote in message ... Did anyone notice the teaser blurb for PCGS's "new" SecurePlus service? http://www.pcgs.com/secureplus.html Quoting: Imagine a world without coin doctoring. Imagine a world without "gradeflation." It seems to me the whole idea behind "plus" grading is to get people to resubmit their coins so they can get that precious "plus." So a PCGS MS-64 coin may magically change grade and become a PCGS MS-64+ coin. But of course, PCGS won't regrade an MS-65 as an MS-64+, because then they'd have to pay out the difference. Isn't that the very definition of "gradeflation?" Then there's the CAC sticker to consider. So now we're going to have MS-64, MS-64 CAC, MS-64+, and MS-64+ CAC, plus another style of holder for sellers and buyers to disagree over. Grumble, grumble, buy the coin, grumble grumble... "What does PCGS Secure Plus do for your coins? Two extremely important things - it builds confidence (Secure), and adds value (Plus). PCGS Secure Plus achieves these goals with: a.. More precise and consistent grading b.. Improved detection of altered coins c.. Less chance of "gradeflation"" I thought the purpose of TPGs was to privide "precise and consistent grading". SIlly me. This seems like nothing more than PCGS trying to put CAC out of business and squeeze another few bucks out of collectors. |
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PCGS Secure Plus
On Mar 30, 6:34*pm, "Mr. Jaggers" lugburzman[at]yahoo[dot]com wrote:
Michael Benveniste wrote: Did anyone notice the teaser blurb for PCGS's "new" SecurePlus service?http://www.pcgs.com/secureplus.html Quoting: Imagine a world without coin doctoring. Imagine a world without "gradeflation." It seems to me the whole idea behind "plus" grading is to get people to resubmit their coins so they can get that precious "plus." *So a PCGS MS-64 coin may magically change grade and become a PCGS MS-64+ coin. *But of course, PCGS won't regrade an MS-65 as an MS-64+, because then they'd have to pay out the difference. Isn't that the very definition of "gradeflation?" Then there's the CAC sticker to consider. *So now we're going to have MS-64, MS-64 CAC, MS-64+, and MS-64+ CAC, plus another style of holder for sellers and buyers to disagree over. Grumble, grumble, buy the coin, grumble grumble... New rule: *Virtually Flawless 1963 Franklin Half Dollar, MS67+ PQ CAC, Very, Very Choice, Fully Struck and Brilliant, High End for the Grade, Sure to Please the Most Fussy and Discriminating Collector, Great Candidate for MS68 or Even Higher, A Numismatic Treasure for the Connoisseur, Hurry, This Coin Will Not Last Long James the Collector of G06 Coppers Oh crap, now they will have to make a bigger slab, just too fit all of that on the label. |
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PCGS Secure Plus
On Mar 30, 2:57*pm, "Michael Benveniste" wrote:
Did anyone notice the teaser blurb for PCGS's "new" SecurePlus service?http://www.pcgs.com/secureplus.html Quoting: Imagine a world without coin doctoring. Imagine a world without "gradeflation." It seems to me the whole idea behind "plus" grading is to get people to resubmit their coins so they can get that precious "plus." *So a PCGS MS-64 coin may magically change grade and become a PCGS MS-64+ coin. *But of course, PCGS won't regrade an MS-65 as an MS-64+, because then they'd have to pay out the difference. Isn't that the very definition of "gradeflation?" Then there's the CAC sticker to consider. *So now we're going to have MS-64, MS-64 CAC, MS-64+, and MS-64+ CAC, plus another style of holder for sellers and buyers to disagree over. Grumble, grumble, buy the coin, grumble grumble... -- Mike Benveniste -- (Clarification Required) Its name is Public opinion. *It is held in reverence. *It settles everything. *Some think it is the voice of God. -- Mark Twain It's just an attempt by PCGS to steal CAC's thunder and generate more $ $$ to them instead of CAC. If PCGS merely did the jobs that they were paid to do in the first place, then this nonsense would not be an issue. |
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PCGS Secure Plus
"sgt23" wrote:
Oh crap, now they will have to make a bigger slab, just too fit all of that on the label. Well, the last slabbed token I purchased came in an ~4"x8" NGC oversized holder, so the grading services are ready if you are. -- Mike Benveniste -- (Clarification Required) Its name is Public opinion. It is held in reverence. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of God. -- Mark Twain |
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PCGS Secure Plus
On Apr 2, 7:12*pm, "Michael Benveniste" wrote:
"sgt23" wrote: Oh crap, now they will have to make a bigger slab, just too fit all of that on the label. Well, the last slabbed token I purchased came in an ~4"x8" NGC oversized holder, so the grading services are ready if you are. -- Mike Benveniste -- (Clarification Required) Its name is Public opinion. *It is held in reverence. *It settles everything. *Some think it is the voice of God. -- Mark Twain Before long the slabs will come with label booklet or a LCD screen. That will be a fun time of trying too figure out how to replace the batteries. lol |
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PCGS Secure Plus
sgt23 wrote:
On Apr 2, 7:12 pm, "Michael Benveniste" wrote: "sgt23" wrote: Oh crap, now they will have to make a bigger slab, just too fit all of that on the label. Well, the last slabbed token I purchased came in an ~4"x8" NGC oversized holder, so the grading services are ready if you are. -- Mike Benveniste -- (Clarification Required) Its name is Public opinion. It is held in reverence. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of God. -- Mark Twain Before long the slabs will come with label booklet or a LCD screen. That will be a fun time of trying too figure out how to replace the batteries. lol Maybe they will be solar powered. Or better yet, run off brain radiation. James the Telekinetic |
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