... suggestion by Robert:

>> If ICG would like to demonstrate their reliability by grading 100 chips
>> between MS-60 and MS-70, then mixing them up and regrading them, with all
>> 100 regrading to the same number (using a double-blind scientifically
>> rigorous testing method), THEN I'll believe they have a valid system.

I will say right now, if ICG will do this under CC>CC supervision and can get even 90% of the grades the same, I'll withdraw my opposition to their efforts to slab chips. ----- jim o\-S