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Topic: Impact of holograms on grading (Read 235 times)

legendary
Activity: 3570
Merit: 1959
September 13, 2022, 07:11:13 PM
#11
This is not completely on the point of holograms, but another consideration for anyone buying raw, redeemed coins. In addition to the condition of the hologram, the care at which the hologram was lifted matters. I've had 2 redeemed items come back from ICG and PCGS with "damaged" designations. ICG will still give a grade but puts damaged on the label. PCGS will holder it to acknowledge it as an authentic coin, but denies it a grade.



Good to know, thanks... Never knew that about peeled coins, as I've never had one graded b4... Huh
sr. member
Activity: 1113
Merit: 265
Byzantine Generals' Problem solved,Prosperity Next
September 02, 2022, 01:26:23 PM
#10
This is not completely on the point of holograms, but another consideration for anyone buying raw, redeemed coins. In addition to the condition of the hologram, the care at which the hologram was lifted matters. I've had 2 redeemed items come back from ICG and PCGS with "damaged" designations. ICG will still give a grade but puts damaged on the label. PCGS will holder it to acknowledge it as an authentic coin, but denies it a grade.

copper member
Activity: 1211
Merit: 250
September 01, 2022, 12:11:20 AM
#9
I've had 117 diy coins all assembled go through icg and never had this issue 🤔

it probably did affect your grade on the coins if the holo's had any issues.

They were professionally installed lol 😉
legendary
Activity: 2072
Merit: 2224
EIN: 82-3893490
August 31, 2022, 09:51:07 PM
#8
I've had 117 diy coins all assembled go through icg and never had this issue 🤔

it probably did affect your grade on the coins if the holo's had any issues.
legendary
Activity: 3570
Merit: 1959
August 31, 2022, 06:41:23 PM
#7
Well... Fuck... I feel like I should apologize, as I actually knew this (I can't remember how, maybe it was anonymousminer?)  Huh

Yes, it does suck, but it makes sense, and again I'm sorry I assumed everyone knew this as well with them... (I don't think anacs particulary cared, but can't recall).

Sorry, I feel like I've let y'all down without even knowing it now...  Undecided
full member
Activity: 1719
Merit: 190
X/Twitter @MarkD_509 ; Facebook: @509bitcointrader
August 31, 2022, 05:42:31 PM
#6
To each their own I guess. I remember ANACS would not downgrade terrible Silver tarnishing and milk spots that were clearly visible, pulling MS68-MS69's.
hero member
Activity: 1736
Merit: 501
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August 31, 2022, 03:50:30 PM
#5
I've had 117 diy coins all assembled go through icg and never had this issue 🤔

Damn bro, you have been keeping yourself busy..  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
copper member
Activity: 1211
Merit: 250
August 31, 2022, 03:32:13 PM
#4
I've had 117 diy coins all assembled go through icg and never had this issue 🤔
legendary
Activity: 3206
Merit: 3596
August 31, 2022, 03:25:09 PM
#3
This is why I grade almost all my DIY without assembling them Wink
copper member
Activity: 386
Merit: 8
August 31, 2022, 03:16:20 PM
#2
This is new to me; I've gotten maybe 30 coins graded from ICG so far & had no idea that the hologram was a factor...  Huh
hero member
Activity: 2338
Merit: 585
August 31, 2022, 03:08:49 PM
#1
Maybe this was already known but in case you ever wondered why your ICG grade(s) came in lower than expected for your coin(s), see below.  It appears holo's are considered a part of the coin and things like centering as well as bubbling, wrinkling, or scratching of the holo's are really taken into account and can pull your grade down, significantly in some cases.  Coinmakers, please take notice too.



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