CGA question

[ryanFDU-migration]

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

[lettow]

There is no accreditating authority for paper money graders. Do you mean "credible"? If so, you are likely to get a variety of opinions.

[GEM-migration]

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.

[GEM-migration]

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.

[ryanFDU-migration]

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?

[ryanFDU-migration]

Gem I'm sorry, I meant credible.

[JIM F.]

Here's my experience with them. I will let you interpret the results.

 

 

 

[ryanFDU-migration]

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

[GEM-migration]

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.

[GEM-migration]

does that help? or is there other information you are looking for?

[GEM-migration]

when did you pick up this note?

 

What makes you think it may be a problem note?

[ryanFDU-migration]

Why does heritage accept pmg and pcgs but not CGA?

[ryanFDU-migration]

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

[GEM-migration]

What do you think the reason is? I'll tell you if you are right or wrong.

[GEM-migration]

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.

 

[ryanFDU-migration]

I assume you like CGA?

[kbsig106]

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.

 

 

[GEM-migration]

personally I only use PMG or PCGS

[GEM-migration]

lets see pictures of the note in question

[ryanFDU-migration]

This is the first CGA I've bought. I personally like pmg too.

 

Sorry not sure how to place the picture to the thread.

[GEM-migration]

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?