1877 and 1909-S Indian Cent...pondering why

When I first started learning something about grading I tried comparing standards in books (Photograde, ANA Grading standards, etc.) to examples of slabbed coins. I was very puzzled by the results. Slabbed coins were almost always graded a level above what I would have graded from looking at the books standards.

And then I learned about "Market Grading".

 

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Great Southern coin has an auction every day and they almost always are spot on. Plus, the quality is top notch for each grade. Most dealers like to add a half grade called sliders.

 

I will pass on their auctions. Heard both good and bad on great southern coin. To me the pictures just look juiced so I stay away. As a matter of fact I only check ebay once in a blue moon, besides the collection has gotten a little higher in grade.