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  1. ddddd replied to the thread Grading Question: Peace Dollar MS65 with Milk Spots.

    Milk spots can impact the grade (make it lower). The example you found I would guess was dipped improperly and the spots developed after...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 11:22 PM
  2. ddddd liked -jeffB's post in the thread Is this PMD or actually something neat?.

    I'm sorry that you're struggling. Hearing about your finds always brightens my evenings.

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
  3. ddddd replied to the thread Is this PMD or actually something neat?.

    Those are cool finds! The silver nickel in a cent roll is especially unique! Keep sharing your finds as it is enjoyable to read about. :)

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
  4. ddddd liked MeowtheKitty's post in the thread Is this PMD or actually something neat?.

    Meow is just taking a peek from under the couch and taking a peek here to respond to this statement. Meow is sure that this penny is a...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
  5. ddddd replied to the thread GTG 1887 o morgan.

    I was going to say MS 62 and semi-pl (so no pl on the holder)....a grade high and a designation short...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
  6. ddddd liked mrweaseluv's post in the thread GTG 1887 o morgan.

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  7. ddddd replied to the thread Toned 1887 Morgan.

    I don't think it's worth the $30-$40 grading fee at PCGS/NGC plus other costs (like shipping) that will push your costs above the value...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:28 PM
  8. ddddd liked ElishaCollectsForever's post in the thread Toned 1887 Morgan.

    Get it graded if you want to. Just don't go over your budget. I have a Morgan I would grade only because it means a lot to me, and not...

    Apr 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
  9. ddddd liked mark_h's post in the thread 3-1/2 years since its inception, I’ve finally bought my first CACG coin!.

    Interesting - I never really thought about how they came up with some of the premiums. Like you mentioned some are really nice for the...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
  10. ddddd liked messydesk's post in the thread 3-1/2 years since its inception, I’ve finally bought my first CACG coin!.

    Well, it is their logo. When it's on their own slab, it's nothing more than a logo. When it appears on a slab that's not theirs, it's...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
  11. ddddd replied to the thread Toned 1887 Morgan.

    It looks like a slider to me (AU 58 to low MS) with decent toning. It has the look of coins stored in a velvet case, which can transfer...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
  12. ddddd liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Toned 1887 Morgan.

    Looks like high AU to me. In my opinion the toning looks natural, but it is not from a bank bag. I'm not sure what the toning premium...

    Apr 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
  13. ddddd replied to the thread 3-1/2 years since its inception, I’ve finally bought my first CACG coin!.

    Some dealers price their CACG coins using the premium values for a PCGS/NGC coin with a sticker. One can argue that does not make sense...

    Apr 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
  14. ddddd replied to the thread 3-1/2 years since its inception, I’ve finally bought my first CACG coin!.

    It took me some times but I have had several now. Some I have moved on from but two are currently in the collection. There is a generic...

    Apr 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
  15. ddddd liked ToughCOINS's post in the thread 3-1/2 years since its inception, I’ve finally bought my first CACG coin!.

    CACG launched its grading service in Oct 2023. I immediately disliked the larger size of the holders . . . One more PITA size to deal...

    Apr 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM