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Question 1: How will coins with CAC stickers be priced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 1<\/strong>: Ultimately, the free market decides the value of coins. \u00a0It will be influenced by how many coins in a specific grade are considered low quality. \u00a0For example, an MS65 1922 $20 Saint with a CAC sticker might have a large bid price premium over market-acceptable non-stickered examples because perhaps only 20% of those submitted will meet or exceed CAC\u2019s high quality standards. \u00a0A 1923-D Saint could be a very different story because there are a fairly large number of nice quality 1923-D Saints in MS65 holders that should qualify for a CAC sticker. \u00a0As a result, they will almost certainly trade at a smaller premium over the market-acceptable non-stickered coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is CAC\u2019s goal to recognize and give deserved credit to quality coins.  It is our hope and strong belief that this process will minimize the unfair negative effect on quality coins by decoupling them from their lower-end counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 2: What is the grading team looking for when reviewing coins for stickers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 2<\/strong>:\u00a0 When reviewing coins for a CAC sticker, the grading team is looking for coins that are considered solid or high-end for the grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 3: I noticed that CAC uses the term \u201cpremium quality\u201d to describe coins that receive a CAC sticker. \u00a0How does CAC define premium quality?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 3: For many years, coin dealers and advanced collectors have used the letters A, B and C among themselves to further describe coins. \u00a0C indicates low-end for the grade, B indicates solid for the grade and A indicates high-end. \u00a0CAC will only award stickers to coins in the A or B category. \u00a0C coins, although accurately graded, will be returned without a CAC sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 4: What is the difference between the green and gold sticker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 4<\/strong>:\u00a0 A green CAC sticker means that the coin is solid for the grade it was assigned. A gold CAC sticker means that the coin exceeds the grade assigned. Therefore, the coin would receive a CAC green sticker at the next numeric grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 5: During the verification process, if a coin merits a gold sticker whether asked for or not, will it receive a gold sticker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 5<\/strong>: Yes, if the coin merits a gold CAC sticker, it will receive a gold sticker. No special request is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 6: Can people tamper with the CAC sticker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 6<\/strong>: No, the CAC sticker is unique, and if tampered with, will not remain intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 7: What percentage of coins CAC reviews sticker?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 7<\/strong>: As of April 1, 2023, CAC has stickered approximately 43% of the coins received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 8<\/strong>: If a coin doesn\u2019t receive a CAC sticker, does it mean CAC believes the coin is over-graded?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 8<\/strong>: Absolutely not. \u00a0There are many coins that are certified accurately for their grade. \u00a0Unfortunately, it is an inescapable reality that many are at the lower end of the quality range for the assigned grade. \u00a0CAC\u2019s rejection of a coin does not necessarily mean that CAC believes the coin has been over-graded. \u00a0It simply means that there are other coins with CAC stickers that are of higher quality for the grade. \u00a0CAC will eventually reject tens of thousands of accurately graded coins. Many of these rejected coins will be acceptable to numerous dealers \u00a0and collectors and will continue to be available in the marketplace. \u00a0For quality-conscious collectors and dealers, a coin with a CAC sticker will have significant meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 9<\/strong>: Are re-stickers automatically approved?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 9<\/strong>: Re-stickers are not automatically approved since there is a slight possibility of damage or exposure during the\u00a0re-holdering process. However, a high percentage of coins are approved as re-stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 10<\/strong>: What qualifies as a true re-sticker?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 10<\/strong>: A true re-sticker is a coin that has the same grade, same certification number from the same grading service and same coin designation as the coin previously submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 11<\/strong>: What documentation is needed to have my previously stickered coin re-stickered?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 11<\/strong>: Coins presented for re-stickering should have the tag from the old coin holder or a color scan of the coin in its previous holder sent with the submission form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 12<\/strong>: Is it still a true re-sticker if a + is added?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 12<\/strong>: Yes, the coin can still be considered a true\u00a0re-sticker if a plus (+) is added to the coin since CAC only evaluates based on\u00a0numeric value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 13<\/strong>: What do I get charged if my coin does not get a sticker?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 13<\/strong>: All dealers and collectors will receive a 15% discount off the grading fee for any coin submitted that does not receive a CAC sticker.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 14<\/strong>: Can I send in my coin(s) for an appeal and will I be charged?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 14<\/strong>: Coins may be submitted for an appeal and should be noted as such on the submission form. \u00a0The proper tier price for the coin will be charged as well as the handling fee.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 15<\/strong>: How many graders look at each coin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 15<\/strong>: At least two graders look at each coin. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 16<\/strong>: Does\u00a0John Albanese look at every coin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 16<\/strong>: Yes, John reviews each coin that comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 17<\/strong>: Why doesn\u2019t CAC accept modern coins, and is there any plan for them to be accepted in the future?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 17<\/strong>: CAC does not accept modern coins for stickering and has no plans to do so in the future. In addition to not stickering modern coins, CAC stopped evaluating colonials in 2015 and currently has no plans to accept them in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 18<\/strong>: Is there any way to see if a coin received a CAC sticker before?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 18<\/strong>: The serial numbers of all PCGS and NGC coins that are submitted to CAC are recorded at the time they are entered into the CAC system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All PCGS or NGC coins that are submitted to CAC are reviewed for CAC verification whether they have previously been submitted to CAC or not. \u00a0Occasionally a coin that has previously been rejected for CAC verification is reconsidered by CAC and stickered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 19<\/strong>: Is there any way to see if a coin received a CAC sticker before?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 19<\/strong>: There is a coin look-up feature on the CAC website\u00a0<\/a>(www.cacgrading.com) where you may enter a certification number to see if the coin received a CAC sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 20<\/strong>: Why can\u2019t I use the CAC Verification Search to look up a PCGS or NGC graded coin that has no CAC sticker to find out if it has already been reviewed by CAC?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 20<\/strong>: Many coins that CAC has reviewed, but did not sticker, have been accurately graded by PCGS or NGC. \u00a0However, CAC stickers only coins that are solid for the grade, often referred to as B quality coins, and those that are considered high-end for the grade, which are often called A quality coins. \u00a0Those that are accurately graded by PCGS or NGC, but are considered low-end for the grade and often referred to as C quality coins, are not stickered by CAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, CAC wishes to protect the interest of an owner of a coin that has been reviewed by CAC but did not receive a sticker. \u00a0Therefore, CAC does not want to compromise the value of such a coin by disclosing a negative review by CAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 21<\/strong>: Will CAC send me submission forms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 21<\/strong>: While we do have paper submission forms, we encourage you to take a look at our online portal where you can create a submission. \u00a0You can also print a PDF version of the submission form within the portal. \u00a0Members who use the online portal will receive a $5 discount on the handling fee for each submission. \u00a0Paper forms may be requested through CAC Customer Care at\u00a0help@cacgrading.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 22: What address should I send my submissions to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 22<\/strong>: CAC stickering submissions should be sent to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1420 US Highway 206, Suite 110<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedminster, NJ 07921<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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***Please note this address is valid for Stickering submissions only***<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 23<\/strong>: If I want to submit coins but do not have private insurance, where can I indicate that on the submission form?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 23<\/strong>: There is a box to check for \u201cCAC Shipping\u201d \u00a0in the Shipping Method section of the submission form. \u00a0This indicates that CAC will use its insurance and CAC-chosen shipping method to return your submission. \u00a0Do not<\/span>\u00a0fill out any other information regarding shipping method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 24<\/strong>: If I want to submit coins but want to use my private insurance, where can I indicate that on the submission form?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 24<\/strong>: There are multiple shipping methods available for members that are using their private insurance and they are listed in the Shipping Method area of the submission form. \u00a0Please be aware that Federal Express and UPS require an established account to use those shipping methods and both of those shipping methods require a delivery speed which must be checked on the submission form. \u00a0If choosing a USPS shipping service (e.g. Express, Registered, Priority), CAC will use your insurance and bill for the USPS postage and signature fees. \u00a0You must list your account number if using Federal Express or UPS. \u00a0The maximum insurance limit per package must be listed for all shipping methods chosen. \u00a0Do not<\/span>\u00a0check the box for \u201cCAC Shipping\u201d when using your private insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 25<\/strong>: Can I drop off coins in person at your office?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 25<\/strong>: If you are a CAC member, you may drop off coins in person at our office provided you call to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 26<\/strong>: What is the turnaround time for my submissions to be processed?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 26<\/strong>: Processing of submissions varies depending on the volume of submissions in-house at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 27<\/strong>: Given that we are in the midst of a major bull market, wouldn’t it make more sense to introduce CAC under normal market conditions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 27<\/strong>: While it\u2019s true that many coins have experienced phenomenal gains in the last 5 years, many important segments of the market have not participated. \u00a0For example: \u00a0In January 2000, gold traded at $280 per ounce. \u00a0However in 2008, it had risen to over $800 per ounce during the same period the Grey Sheet bid for an MS65 1922 $20 Saint fell from $3120 to $1650. \u00a0Coin collectors and investors had been told that the best way to participate in a rise in the price of gold would be through rare gold coins, as they would increase in value by a greater percentage than gold bullion. \u00a0This proved to be true with a number of especially rare gold coins, but not for the MS65 1922 $20 Saint and a multitude of other coins. \u00a0Clearly something is amiss. CAC can help address this anomaly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question 28<\/strong>: What happened in the market to cause the anomaly between the rise in the price of gold and the decline in the value of MS66 1922 $20 Saint Gaudens gold coins?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer 28<\/strong>: One of the main reasons for this phenomenon has been an increasingly knowledgeable and sophisticated collector base. \u00a0While the full-time numismatist used to have a big advantage, the collector\/investor has narrowed that gap by accessing a huge amount of information in recently published books, as well as articles and information available on the internet. \u00a0In fact, there are many collectors who spend more time researching numismatics than rare coin dealers do. \u00a0Today, the highly informed collector rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As sophisticated collectors have continued to cherry-pick the best coins available for each grade, the overall quality of the remaining coins on the market has gradually lowered. \u00a0In addition, as third-party grading services have certified millions of coins, inevitably, large quantities of low-end and over-graded coins have appeared. \u00a0CAC believes that low-end and over-graded coins constitute at least 10% of existing certified populations, yet they probably represent 50% of the coins available in today\u2019s marketplace. \u00a0So it is no surprise that over time, dealers have continued to lower the prices they are willing to pay for these coins. \u00a0This, in turn, has resulted in the steep decline of the Grey Sheet bid for the MS65 1922 $20 Saint mentioned above, as well as for numerous other coins. \u00a0Unfortunately, it seems as if the low-end coin is now wagging the nice-quality dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your question about CAC Stickering was not answered here, please contact CAC Customer Care at help@cacgrading.com<\/a><\/strong> or 757-800-1750<\/strong> so we can assist you further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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