How do we rank or evaluate the quality of the various coin grading companies?
In order to approach this you must first be aware of the coin grading companies available. An easy way to rank resale value of coins graded by various vendors is to do a EBay search of coin transactions completed and the ultimate sale price on the internet of the various coing grading companies. Sticking with the major players of PCGS or NGC can be a safe bet as their resale value and actual grade are close to what is on the label. Some companies rate many coins as grade 70 a perfect coin but when critically graded drop a grade or two. Major graders rarely rate a coin grade 70 but closer to the true grade as subjective as it is. Always remember liike in any transaction something is only worth what another is willing to pay. Most of the major auction houses like www.heritagecoins.com will give you an idea which coins in graded holders have good value for the money. Seldom seen on those sights are coins not graded by either PCGS or NGC. Also is a factor of when the coin was slabbed, as c
