GTG - 1859-O - Seated Liberty Half - NGC

In before my knowledge is called into question based on my age.

 

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I’ve been in the hobby for 14 years, thank you very much.

 

Citation needed...

 

I’m getting it from decades of experience.

A straight graded coin is considered in the numismatic world to be problem free.

In other words, if a coin has a problem, but the TPG decides that it is not severe enough to warrant a details grade, then it isn’t a PROBLEM.

 

Do you have a citation that proves me wrong?

 

Wrong.

Agreed. We need some references backing up these statements.

 

How old are you?

 

So a TPG's word is infallible and they can do no wrong, is that what you believe?

 

I know you respect roadrunner

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/10655033/#Comment_10655033

 

https://www.pcgs.com/news/you-have-questions-pcgs-has-answers

 

That does not define the term “problem-free”

 

21, but that’s irrelevant.

 

That’s his opinion, and he’s entitled to it. As far as PCGS is concerned, if the coin is graded, it is problem free.

 

What year did you make your first submission to a TPG?

 

So I am not totally in left-field for having the same view that a collector with far more experience has.

And that’s what PCGS wants people to think.

 

A couple years ago when I could finally afford to start sending stuff off.

 

It absolutely does!

“These "No Grade" coins fall into three categories: problem coins, inconclusive, or ineligible. "No Grades" in the first category will be placed in a PCGS Genuine capsule (except where noted).”

If a no grade coin is a problem coin, then a straight graded coin is problem free!

 

Then you’ve been in the hobby for a few years. If you can’t afford the grading fees then you can’t afford coins that would give you the experience you would need to be considered a serious collector.

Claiming you have 14 years experience at age 21 is ludicrous. Though I have no doubt you fancy yourself a coin Mozart.

 

They were having a philosophical discussion about what problem free should mean, which is different than its current meaning in numismatic nomenclature.

 

And this is why we say, you're a TPG follower.

When did what a person could afford determine experience? We aren't talking about Ferrari's here Lehigh.