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NGC vs. PCGS: Choosing the Best Grading Service for Your U.S. Coin Collection
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| # | Title | Base Submission Fee (USD) | Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days) | Key Holder Security Features | Special Program Highlight | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCGS Economy Grading Service | 22 | 45 (estimated) | Proprietary plastic, NFC chip, Secure Shield hologram, QR code | Direct submission privileges with membership | |
| 2 | NGC Economy Grading Service | 23 | 20 (estimated) | EdgeView design, UV watermark, holographic foil, microprinting, ultrasonic welding | Diverse holder options for various coin types | |
| 3 | PCGS Gold Shield Service | 5 | Same as grading service | Chemical additive, automated fingerprinting, enhanced security | Included with Regular and higher service levels | |
| 4 | NGC EdgeView Holder | 0 | Same as grading service | Museum-quality materials, advanced security, optional scratch-resistant coating | Selected by the Smithsonian Institution for important rarities | |
| 5 | PCGS TrueView Imaging Service | 5 | Adds 3-5 days | Images captured pre-encapsulation to avoid glare | High-quality images perfect for PCGS Set Registry and sales listings | |
| 6 | NGC PhotoVision Plus | 8 | Same as grading service | High-resolution raw coin images, accessible online | Ideal for NGC Registry, chat boards, and social media | |
| 7 | PCGS First Strike Designation | 18 | Adds 3-5 days | Specific label designation | Awarded to coins submitted within 30 days of issue | |
| 8 | NGC Early Releases / First Releases Designation | 18 | Same as grading tier | Specific label designation | For qualifying coins submitted within 30 days of release | |
| 9 | PCGS Crossover Service | 45 | Same as grading service | Coin re-encapsulated in PCGS holder if it crosses | Ability to specify minimum acceptable grade (e.g., 'ANY', 'CURRENT') | |
| 10 | NGC Crossover Service | 0 | Same as grading tier | Coin returned in original holder if it doesn't cross | No additional fee beyond the standard grading tier | |
| 11 | PCGS Gold Collectors Club Membership | 149 | N/A (membership benefit) | N/A (membership benefit) | Includes 4 complimentary grading vouchers | |
| 12 | NGC Collector Premium Membership | 149 | N/A (membership benefit) | N/A (membership benefit) | Includes 4 free grading credits | |
| 13 | PCGS Regrade Service | 45 | Same as grading service | Coin removed from holder and regraded as raw | PCGS Guarantee applies if the coin grades lower | |
| 14 | NGC Conservation Service | 12 | 30 days + NGC grading tier (estimated) | N/A (service performed before grading/encapsulation) | Expert preservation to enhance a coin's appearance and stability |
Base Submission Fee (USD)22
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)45 (estimated)
Key Holder Security FeaturesProprietary plastic, NFC chip, Secure Shield hologram, QR code
Special Program HighlightDirect submission privileges with membership
Base Submission Fee (USD)23
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)20 (estimated)
Key Holder Security FeaturesEdgeView design, UV watermark, holographic foil, microprinting, ultrasonic welding
Special Program HighlightDiverse holder options for various coin types
Base Submission Fee (USD)5
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading service
Key Holder Security FeaturesChemical additive, automated fingerprinting, enhanced security
Special Program HighlightIncluded with Regular and higher service levels
Base Submission Fee (USD)0
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading service
Key Holder Security FeaturesMuseum-quality materials, advanced security, optional scratch-resistant coating
Special Program HighlightSelected by the Smithsonian Institution for important rarities
Base Submission Fee (USD)5
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Adds 3-5 days
Key Holder Security FeaturesImages captured pre-encapsulation to avoid glare
Special Program HighlightHigh-quality images perfect for PCGS Set Registry and sales listings
Base Submission Fee (USD)8
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading service
Key Holder Security FeaturesHigh-resolution raw coin images, accessible online
Special Program HighlightIdeal for NGC Registry, chat boards, and social media
Base Submission Fee (USD)18
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Adds 3-5 days
Key Holder Security FeaturesSpecific label designation
Special Program HighlightAwarded to coins submitted within 30 days of issue
Base Submission Fee (USD)18
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading tier
Key Holder Security FeaturesSpecific label designation
Special Program HighlightFor qualifying coins submitted within 30 days of release
Base Submission Fee (USD)45
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading service
Key Holder Security FeaturesCoin re-encapsulated in PCGS holder if it crosses
Special Program HighlightAbility to specify minimum acceptable grade (e.g., 'ANY', 'CURRENT')
Base Submission Fee (USD)0
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading tier
Key Holder Security FeaturesCoin returned in original holder if it doesn't cross
Special Program HighlightNo additional fee beyond the standard grading tier
Base Submission Fee (USD)149
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)N/A (membership benefit)
Key Holder Security FeaturesN/A (membership benefit)
Special Program HighlightIncludes 4 complimentary grading vouchers
Base Submission Fee (USD)149
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)N/A (membership benefit)
Key Holder Security FeaturesN/A (membership benefit)
Special Program HighlightIncludes 4 free grading credits
Base Submission Fee (USD)45
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)Same as grading service
Key Holder Security FeaturesCoin removed from holder and regraded as raw
Special Program HighlightPCGS Guarantee applies if the coin grades lower
Base Submission Fee (USD)12
Est. Turnaround Time (Biz Days)30 days + NGC grading tier (estimated)
Key Holder Security FeaturesN/A (service performed before grading/encapsulation)
Special Program HighlightExpert preservation to enhance a coin's appearance and stability
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