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ICG guarantees that all coins and casino chips submitted to its grading service will be handled with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Any Customer may resubmit any coin or chip for review of the grade assigned by ICG if such Customer believes that such coin or chip has been overgraded by ICG. If the coin or chip submitted for review by the Customer receives a lower grade under ICG’s internal review practices than the grade originally assigned, ICG shall, at ICG’s option, either (a) replace the coin, or (b) pay any difference between the current fair market value of such coin or chip at the newly established grade and the current market value of the grade originally assigned to such coin or chip. The fair market value shall be determined solely by ICG. From time to time, ICG will receive certain Pedigree Coins, Important Rarities, large quantities of coins, bulk submissions, or coins or chips where the identity of the owner has been well publicized or well known throughout the numismatic community. Although ICG may be able to assume the identity of such owners, ICG reserves the right to grade such coins or chips under ICG’s standard practices. This ICG Guarantee shall not apply to: (a) any clerical error with respect to the description or grade of the coin or chip which would be reasonably noticed upon inspection; (b) any copper coins or chips submitted due to their particular susceptibility to oxidation unless they are encapsulated with ICG’s Intercept Shield Protection system for less than 20 years; (c) any coins or chips subjected to improper storage conditions (such as extreme temperature or extreme conditions etc.) and (d) any coins or chips not encapsulated by ICG.

ICG cannot guarantee the liquidity of any coin or chip graded by ICG. ICG certification of a particular coin or chip cannot provide protection from the risks inherent in any market for such coins or chips, if such a market exists.

The ICG Guarantee shall not apply to copper coins or chips unless they are encapsulated in ICG's Intercept Shield Protection system for less than 20 years.
 

The grading of coins is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the NGC graders. NGC guarantees that all coins submitted to it through any tier shall be examined by a minimum of three NGC grading experts in accordance with NGC grading procedures. In the event that any owner or subsequent purchaser of an NGC coin believes that a coin has been over-graded by NGC with respect to such procedures, such person may submit the coin to NGC through its "Appearance Review" service for a review of the assigned grade. If the grade determined under such review in NGC’s sole opinion is ultimately lower than that originally assigned to the coin, NGC shall, at NGC’s option, either exchange the coin in question with an equivalent coin at the earlier higher grade or pay the difference between the current fair market value of the coin at the newly established grade and the current fair market value of the grade originally assigned to such coin. Due to the volatile nature of the coin market and Internet auctions/sales, the selling prices in these auctions/sales do not necessarily represent the current fair market value of any particular coin. NGC will determine the current fair market value of a coin based upon what NGC believes, in its sole opinion, to be reliable current market information. NGC’s subjective determination of fair market value shall be binding on all parties. Removal of a coin from its NGC holder, or tampering with the holder, nullifies this Guarantee. If requested, NGC will remedy any clerical error with respect to the description or grade of a coin on its label, free of charge. 

WARNING: THIS GUARANTEE IS LIMITED.

Oxidation can continue to occur after sealing, and copper coins are particularly susceptible to this problem. Therefore, the NGC Guarantee does not apply to the grading of copper coins.

Pattern coins and coins graded under the VarietyPlus and Mint Error services are guaranteed for grade and authenticity only.

The NGC Guarantee does not cover coins which have been graded by NGC but then are subjected to abuse, alteration, or improper storage conditions such as (but not limited to) extreme temperature, moisture, damaging environmental conditions, excessive light, excessive motion or vibration, or any other extreme conditions.

The NGC Guarantee does not apply to coins that have been removed at any time from their original NGC holder, or to coins with tampered holders.

The NGC Guarantee does not apply to clerical errors on the label.

THE NGC GUARANTEE TAKES THE PLACE OF AND SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, ALL OTHER REMEDIES AGAINST NGC, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ARE WAIVED. 
 

After a decade of offering the highest industry standards of quality service in the grading and certifying of fine collectables for discriminating collectors and dealers, we at PCI remain the international price-leader with our certified encapsulation service. 

Our new and innovative ideas and technologies are setting the pace for third party grading. We have come to rely upon business practices that you can consistently count on. *Your coins will be accepted, authenticated and graded at the lowest rate and the fastest turn around time of any service ... guaranteed* !!!

On Feb. 11th PCI introduced its new Gold Service with the New Gold Label. * Coins will be shipped on the 5th business day following receipt of coins, 95% of all orders shipped within 5 Business days. 

*Bottom line, no guarantee, except on the turnaround time!
 

Customer Bill of Rights 

The Guarantee of Grade & Authenticity is fundamental to PCGS's concept of third-party grading. The cash-back policy ensures the accuracy of the grade assigned to any PCGS coin as long as it remains in its tamper-evident holder. If a coin is believed to be improperly graded, and a discrepancy is found when resubmitted through PCGS's Guarantee Resubmission service, the guarantee entitles the coin's owner to options designed for his protection.

Problem-Free Coins 

PCGS has a policy prohibiting the encapsulation of coins with problems such as: artificial toning, excessive cleaning, environmental damage, PVC damage, major scratches, or planchet flaws. (Note: PCGS does not refund grading fees on coins which must be rejected, since the coin must be examined to determine its status.)

If within six (6) months after SEGS has graded a coin, the owner of such coin believes that the coin has been over graded with respect to such standards and procedures, the owner may submit such coin to SEGS in its original SEGS coin capsule for re-grading (see S-4 Service). 

The fee for such re-grading shall be $20, and may be refundable. 

Provided that the SEGS coin capsule has not been damaged or tampered with, and provided that there are no typographical errors in the grade and/or other identifying information for the coin on the SEGS label, the original grade shall be masked and a re-grade shall be determined. 

If the re-grade is lower than that originally assigned by SEGS, SEGS shall pay the owner the difference between the fair market value of the coin at the newly established grade and the fair market value of the coin at the original grade. Fair market value shall be determined by SEGS based on recent actual transactions in the market place for coins of that type, variety, error, and/or grade.

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