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It's been a question I've been meaning to ask, pretty much in the back of my head. It'd be quite interesting if there were. I could talk on and on and on to them haha!
One of my future goals/dream jobs since I'm still young (16 almost 17) would be to become a PCGS grader. I talked to the owner of coppercoins.com and he had mentioned basically to become a grader you basically have to know someone who works for them etc.
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Learning all you can about coins and attending the grading seminars is a good start. Plus, there is nothing like experience in the field at coin shows to further your knowledge. A Summer internship at an auction house (or major coin company) would look good on the resume'. Be persistent and ask questions. That's how you learn.
Once you feel you are qualified then start sending out your resume' to the grading companies. A polished resume', and letters of recommendations, can go a long way in helping you attain your goal. Don't be afraid to start out doing grunt work and being a gofer. It's probably easier to work your way up from the inside anyway. Don't bother to apply if you have any type of felony convictions, so keep your nose clean.
A word of caution though. It is a very demanding career and it is very easy to get burned out.
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I talked to a college-age NGC grader at the ANA Summer Seminar, and she said that all of the new hires grade the bulk modern stuff for years, and only the experienced folk can even hope to look at the "cool" stuff. |
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That's ok , mostly everyone who starts a new job, starts from the bottom and works their way up. I'm sure C.R.H. would expect that in the beginning.
hope it works out for him.
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I have it on good authority that we have at least 1 in our midst drew but for obvious reasons they are staying anonymous
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I have it on good authority that we have at least 1 in our midst drew but for obvious reasons they are staying anonymous I would think that there would be a number of TPG graders not just one that visit and post on this site. They would have to remain anonymous otherwise it could be cons crewed as a conflict of interest. I also imagine that these people are avid collectors and enjoy their time off cruising and posting on this site. I, We Don't need to know their identity. As long as these people enjoy and contribute to the forum then "All is Good" 
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It is PCGS and NGC policy that their graders cannot buy or sell coins. Once I heard that,  I once hoped to become a grader, but I don't think I can become one if I'm not allowed to buy or sell coins. I love them too much. But maybe that's just me. Edited by coinlover168
08/22/2015 01:56 am
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I know that a grader must complete an accurate grade in less than a minute! It truly is a high pressure job. Years ago a dealer friend of mine gave it try at NGC. 7 months later he was back to work with his son selling Coins and currency! He said it was a young man's job. He is the fastest person I ever met who could handle a coin and grade it spot on. Good luck in your venture.  |
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Good luck with your dream, Drew. To be honest, I can't imagine being a coin grader. It just seems like an awful job to me. Besides, I think it would burn me out on coins, and I wouldn't want that to happen.
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 Now, a coin buyer for deep pockets can be fun and can pay much more than a graders generous salary
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