ryanFDU-migration Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi everyone, Can I get some honest opinions on the company CGA, Currency, Grading, and Authentication Inc.. I have a note graded by them and I'm just not sure if they are an accredited company. Any thoughts? Currency collector Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettow Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 There is no accreditating authority for paper money graders. Do you mean "credible"? If so, you are likely to get a variety of opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 They are not an accredited company. That's because there is no governing body with accredits grading companies. Thus, the question you really want to ask is are they credible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 what do you know about CGA? What makes you ask the question? what do you know about PMG or PCGS? Tell us what you already know about the companies and it would be easier for us to answer your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well to answer that question, I only see PCGS and PMG in The January FUN auction. I don't see CGA in the auction. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Gem I'm sorry, I meant credible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIM F. Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Here's my experience with them. I will let you interpret the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Ouch. I feel I'm in the same predicament. I picked up a 1922 $20 gold certificate choice uncirculated 63. I' feel PMG and PCGS may have higher standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 The reason you don't see CGA at FUN is because Heritage does not accept CGA graded notes. This has been Heritage's policy for at least some years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 does that help? or is there other information you are looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 when did you pick up this note? What makes you think it may be a problem note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Why does heritage accept pmg and pcgs but not CGA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. I don't suspect anything because the note is in pristine condition but I curious about the credibility behind the grader. Especially since heritage doesn't accept CGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 What do you think the reason is? I'll tell you if you are right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I picked it up a couple of weeks ago. I don't suspect anything because the note is in pristine condition but I curious about the credibility behind the grader. Especially since heritage doesn't accept CGA how do you know its in 'pristine' condition? When it comes to notes looks can be deceiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I assume you like CGA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbsig106 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Pictures of the note in question in the CGA holder? I only buy PMG graded notes or raw - if I pick up a PCGS graded note (twice to date), out it comes and off to PMG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 personally I only use PMG or PCGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 lets see pictures of the note in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFDU-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 This is the first CGA I've bought. I personally like pmg too. Sorry not sure how to place the picture to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEM-migration Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 This is the first CGA I've bought. I personally like pmg too. Sorry not sure how to place the picture to the thread. Why do you like PMG? because its a larger company? because heritage accepts PMG graded material? do you have concerns your note will be graded lower by PMG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
