PSA apparently doesn't want to grade coins/pins anymore

steve B · #1 01-18-2023, 11:13 AM

Stuff like the Citgo coins would be. And maybe the Armour coins, as there's a handful of plastic patterns for US coins.

I think PSA used to send them over there for slabbing, and maybe grading too, since they had all the equipment.

Exhibitman · #2 01-18-2023, 01:51 PM

NGC might do coins as exonumia or medals. Here is an example:

philliesfan · #3 01-18-2023, 02:44 PM

So what you are saying is.....that they grade Funko Pops and not sports pins / coins. Is that right?

I guess in two years when Funko Pops go they way of the Beanie Babies into the abyss, they will start grading pins / coins again.

Bob

Exhibitman · #4 01-20-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by philliesfan

So what you are saying is.....that they grade Funko Pops and not sports pins / coins. Is that right?

I guess in two years when Funko Pops go they way of the Beanie Babies into the abyss, they will start grading pins / coins again.

Bob

Proud to admit I would not know what a "Funko Pop" is if it was handed to me. Sounds like a Japanese soft drink.

raulus · #5 01-23-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Proud to admit I would not know what a "Funko Pop" is if it was handed to me. Sounds like a Japanese soft drink.

https://www.psacard.com/services/fun...SAAEgLtNvD_BwE

My favorite part of this is that it costs them $75 to grade a tiny little coin, but grading a gigantic bloody funko pop costs $39. And trust me when I say that there's no way that the process to encapsulate those babies is easier/cheaper than a coin. Although they may have more funko pop volume.

I guess we know where their priorities lie...

/facepalm

Exhibitman · #6 01-23-2023, 02:45 PM

That's a Funk Pop? Who'd collect these FUGLY things, tween girls??

raulus · #7 01-23-2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

That's a Funk Pop? Who'd collect these FUGLY things, tween girls??

Those of us that live in glass houses should be cautious about throwing too many rocks.

Not that one data point is much to go on, but a bit here from Pawn Stars, including a cameo from Steve Grad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic6dwkrgx3U

Rich Klein · #8 09-27-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by philliesfan

So what you are saying is.....that they grade Funko Pops and not sports pins / coins. Is that right?

I guess in two years when Funko Pops go they way of the Beanie Babies into the abyss, they will start grading pins / coins again.

Bob

I don't know the 1st thing about Funko Pops except they are being graded very heavily. You'd be surprised as to the volume of Funko Pops as compared to pre-war coins/pins. Trust me, it's a good business decision by PSA although aggravating to those of us who appreciate real collectibles

Rich

EldoEsq · #9 01-18-2023, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

NGC might do coins as exonumia or medals. Here is an example:

I was thinking that...NGC and CSG are owned by the same company. I always hated NGC slabs, I find the white insert distracting and detracts from the coins appearance.

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scotgreb · #10 01-20-2023, 08:09 AM

I just re-upped my PSA membership for the sole purpose of having about 50 1971 Topps coins graded. I was thinking I could bulk them for $19 -- my mistake. Now it sounds like the chance of a "special" is unlikely. Scott

philliesfan · #11 01-20-2023, 09:57 AM

I also have a lot of pins, Topps coins and Salada's that should grade very high..........but not at $75.00 a pop.

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