is APCGS the baddy?

[markn]

So, I was having a poke around, and tripped over this beauty:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291092557833

Completely off topic.  Find somewhere else for me to move this post to or I'll zap it.

Moved to eBay trolls thread.

[Fulvio]

Moved to eBay trolls thread.

Cool. Ta. And apologies for my naughtyness. :angel:

[purplepennyhunter]

I happened upon this coin whilst browsing eBay and thought to myself how the seller can suggest it's the second highest grade known *chuckle*.  So I went to the APCGS website to look for some sort of population table. And found this.
You can get a snapshot of the sorts of things they have been grading, like this one graded MS65RBN.

[lacey]

I happened upon this coin whilst browsing eBay and thought to myself how the seller can suggest it's the second highest grade known *chuckle*.  So I went to the APCGS website to look for some sort of population table. And found this.
You can get a snapshot of the sorts of things they have been grading, like this one graded MS65RBN.

Geezuz  that's terrible.  The forum I am in is suggesting people get their coins graded at either of both places.  I have a feeling some will go to the aussie APCGS just because they are cheaper.  I hate to see what they get when they try reselling their coins.

[trout]

I happened upon this coin whilst browsing eBay and thought to myself how the seller can suggest it's the second highest grade known *chuckle*.  So I went to the APCGS website to look for some sort of population table. And found this.
You can get a snapshot of the sorts of things they have been grading, like this one graded MS65RBN.

This would be laughable PP if it wasn't for the fact that Many Novice collectors will be badly burned and will probably give up collecting entirely due to this ridicules situation.
I would think that many of us actively promote this hobby and this sort of thing can only do irreparable damage to the "Bona Fides" of the hobby.
The Rare Coin company has already alienated a large number of collectors .
Why PCGS hasn't slapped a writ on these clowns is beyond me as I truly believe that APCGS has a case to answer to.

This mob were bemusing when they started out with their MS35 type grades but now they are becoming an absolute embarrassment to the coin collecting community.

[ausjack]

makes ya wonder doesn't it..and as if we don't have enough trouble with fakes, cleaned coins and just the scum that see a quick buck at our expense

[ausjack]

Well I don't know but is it true that they don't even seal the slabs and that they are only in the normal holders that we can buy :huh:

[bellyflorin]

I was told the older apcgs slabs  did just clip together , but the newer style ones  are sealed by  Electronic plastic welder ?

i am happy with pcgs  :derisive:

[ausjack]

yeah I have to get on the train one day :winkextra:

[lacey]

AJ did you know the dipstick has joined the FB site?

[stevo1962]

AJ did you know the dipstick has joined the FB site?

Yeah I've seen him throw in his two bob's worth like
he's an expert

[serial]

fb site? what is that?

[stevo1962]

fb site? what is that?

Facebook

[Fulvio]

Facebook

aka Failbook

[robbiegal]

some small hobbyists are apparently doing very well, thank-you very much, on that facebook selling site
I can't figure it out so my attempt to join in was a doomed exercise