1. It’s important to note that verification of certification numbers on the PCGS Certification Database will not entirely eliminate the risk of buying counterfeit coins, as there is always a slight chance counterfeiters may use counterfeit PCGS grading inserts.
2. Supplemental coin information may also be available, such as a high resolution image of the coin, the coin’s last auction appearance and its current presence in any PCGS Set Registry sets.
3. With this app, users get access to valuable information, such as the coin’s denomination, date and mintmark, grade, mintage, holder type, PCGS Population and PCGS Price Guide value.
4. Rather than typing in the coin’s certification number, simply scan the bar code (obverse) or QR code (reverse) found on the coin label.
5. That’s where the PCGS Cert Verification mobile app comes in.
6. Whether you are a coin collector or coin dealer, before you buy a coin online, it is vital to verify its authenticity.
7. The Cert Verification App makes that confirmation process much easier and much faster.
8. To further reduce the risk of counterfeit coins, PCGS encourages coin purchases from verified PCGS Authorized Dealers.
1. But,I have a question for a developer- what happens if someone just copies the bar code? Would your system detect it? I don't think so, because I was able to scan the bar code from a computer screen and it worked...you need to add more security futures...I just downloaded this but I've been using PCGS's website for years and i presume this will worke just as well.
2. Seeing how many of the sellers that went GuSt0 and used the MAX price point when they listed it ,but one lil scan and i see what it sold for past auctions.Not good for a price guild only gives prices on some coins you have to log in to other apps while using not enough insructions clunky app .
3. Scan or type in the number you wish to certify, and the app connects you to that coin, medal or token Assuming the person who had the item graded also paid for a high resolution picture, you should see a bright and clear image of the obverse and reverse.
4. On the plus side, I can also add enteries (minus cert #) for all my NGC graded coins, so I can see a list of all my graded coins, with the caveat that many newer coins NGC graded aren't even showing up in PCGS, and may not till a year from now.
5. Their app has a great barcode scanner it works instantly and perfectly so far after hundreds and hundreds of scans.Literally every time I try to use the app, it opens to a blank screen and a pop up comes on saying the app had to close.
6. submit the barcode # or scan the barcode itself and WAMO! there's all the stats or statistics, prices received for the product, on eBay or at Heritage Action house, Stackbowers Auction on cignsignment, etc., etc., etc.
7. It's great that you can type in a cert number and find information but the barcode scanner is almost completely worthless.
8. Could be much better.Great app to have if ur own PCGS graded coins.
9. I plan to use it every time I see a PCGS slab.man, this app shows everything you need to know about your coins and currency.
10. But now i look up the coins barcode to see prev-sales its a good/reasonable app so you dont get ripped off by a dealer or average Joe when purchasing.
11. The lack of available sets for newer world coins is annoying, and frankly another big reason I pay for NGC vs PCGS.