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Originally Posted by mikenoodle  I am referring to grading based on strike and detail. A Technical Grade with no influence on value. taking subjective things like eye appeal amd toning out and leaving those assessments for the people who want to buy the coin. A consistent grading across series based on design and detail, not where it was struck, under what conditions, etc. A different way of thinking. |
Isn't this exactly what the ANA book does? It does not worry about toning or eye appeal - yes it talks about cleaning and such things up front, but not on the coins. As the buyer you get to determine the grade and the price you are willing to pay. I understand some of what you are saying, but no matter what you come up with it boils down to the sellers opinion and the buyers opinion.
