Having seen some of the shocker images that Trout recently put up of PCGS regular images I have to ask is forking out the extra $10 worth it for Trueview? (or the extra $25 for the CD).
I'm putting together my first batch to send off in 2 months and it might be about 80-100 coins, so I don't want to fork out an extra grand on Trueview for all of them. I might pay to get 4 or 5 of the special coins done if it is worth it plus the best of my sixpences.
Also I had a look at the PCGS website, you can nominate which coins get Trueview, but what if you don't know which coins before they are graded? I have a mint roll (40 sixpences) that will make half the submission, but how do you go about specifying to only Trueview those that grade say at least MS65? Do they grade the coins and then take the photos prior to slabbing and would they have it so only those that make the nominated minimum grade get the extra photo of Trueview over the standard photos?
Anybody had experience with this?
I think you might be in trouble if you expect that sort of flexibility from them. Best thing to do is to give them a call and ask, or send them an email (but don't expect a quick response).
Quote from: 'markn' pid='54638' dateline='1405299412'I think you might be in trouble if you expect that sort of flexibility from them. Best thing to do is to give them a call and ask, or send them an email (but don't expect a quick response).
I was worried that would be the answer.:-/
If I have to pre select I guess it will be a good training exercise in grading. Can I take 40 raw sixpences and correctly grade them? Bet I'll get a few wrong.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/1920penny_zpsdeed6cf5.jpg)
Definately worth it for high value coins.
The trueview image looks very nice.
63BN.
Hey Neil, I would not expect too much flexibility from PCGS. From my past experience, PCGS customers service is very poor... That a side, True view is good for high grade coins as mentioned above...
On a separate note if I was to submit 100 coins, I would do that via a dealer as clearing customs is a pain in the neck. Also it is cheaper to do that way than sending privately..larger submission you may have to pay GST as well... Have a chat with Eric, Walter or Chris and see what they can offer... That'd my 2 c worth...
ausproofs on the GST charge I have heard that if you tell customs that the coins are coming back after being sent overseas with a receipt showing it they will clear them and not charge you for it.
Edit: just realised original post didn't come out the way I intended.
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='58659' dateline='1410046583'ausproofs agree with you for everything apart from the GST charge I have heard that if you tell customs that the coins are coming back after being sent overseas with a receipt showing it they will clear them and not charge you for it.
My GST comment was made due to my experience with my last submission. .. I had to spend hours providing paperwork, only to send me an invoice for GST and clearing fee.. I agree with you, I shouldn't have to pay, but I was so fed up with them I paid the GST....
So now I would go thru Eric or others If I do a large submissions. ..
Quoteausproofs agree with you for everything apart from the GST charge I have heard that if you tell customs that the coins are coming back after being sent overseas with a receipt showing it they will clear them and not charge you for it.
I sent the customs Mob my PCGS invoice along with the N10 Form So Hopefully all should be good.
NOW back on topic :)
If you really want an image with your coin posted on the PCGS website then instead of paying $5 for a crappy image the extra $5 for a trueview image at $10 a pop is justified IMHO.
There IS another option however :)
Take your own images and post them directly to your registry, Costs you $0 :yahoo:
I get the images for Melbourne copper proofs only. Those are tricky to photograph once in a slab (the only angle which shows their beauty causes glare).
Heritage manages to get good photos of them (probably using an axial setup) but it's too much of a hassle to get it right for so few coins.
The true view photos are definetely worth it in my opinion as they are far truer to life or example the coin as my pic look up the set registry and look at the differences between the photos one from a overseas company and one from Numisbid