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A Collector’s Lesson: “Not All Grading Companies Are Created Equal”

Morgan dollar, Buffalo nickel, Walking Liberty half dollar and Mercury dime in slabs from off-brand grading services SEGS, ACCGS, NNC and INB on a gold background

Understanding coin grading can be one of the most confusing parts of selling a collection. As a seller from Belvidere, Illinois, recently learned, not all grading companies are created equal, and a grade from a lesser-known service often doesn’t hold value in the market. Our experts are committed to providing clear, honest guidance on this topic. We were pleased that this client found our representative to be as helpful as possible during this learning experience.

I was disappointed that a graded coin is not graded unless done by certain companies, but this is not your fault.  Your man tried to be as helpful as possible. I would appreciate it if you could advise me on how to have the good coins I have left graded properly.

Charles W.

Belvidere, IL