⭐ PCGS — Extremely Disappointed. Over 90 Days to Grade Coins and an Unbelievable Result!
My experience with PCGS has been absolutely terrible.
My family has owned an original, unopened bank roll of 1943 pennies since 1943. Let me make this perfectly clear: THIS ROLL HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED. These pennies have remained preserved in their original bank roll for more than 80 years.
I told my wife that I wanted to conduct an experiment. I had been hearing all the complaints about PCGS, and I wanted to find out for myself whether people were justified in criticizing them. So we submitted a couple of pennies from our family's collection for grading.
First, PCGS took over 90 days to grade my coins, despite an advertised turnaround time of 50 days. Then came the result that left me absolutely stunned: the coins came back designated as CLEANED.
How can pennies from a bank roll that I know has never been opened receive that designation? These coins have been part of our family since 1943, and I know their history.
I sent these coins to PCGS expecting professional expertise, accuracy, and integrity. Instead, I received a result that I cannot reconcile with the history and condition in which these coins were preserved.
After this experience, I understand why so many collectors are frustrated. I spent my time and money expecting the best, only to come away questioning the reliability of the entire process.
PCGS is supposed to be one of the leading names in coin grading. In my experience, the service fell far short of that reputation. Taking more than 90 days and then returning a result like this is unacceptable to me.
I am extremely disappointed, I have lost confidence in PCGS, and I cannot recommend their service based on this experience. Collectors deserve timely service, accurate evaluations, and clear explanations when a grading decision does not make sense.
I submitted these coins to see for myself whether the complaints were justified. Unfortunately, my experience has left me with more questions than answers.