Scratches

Is it possible for a coin with scratches to be legitimately graded as an MS 63?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3943477251&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

 

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That coin would be BB'd by NGC and PCGS and would be net graded by ANACS.

 

Depends on how the scratches arrived on the coin. Bag marks and digs are common on uncirculated coins. Uncirculated does not mean perfect. Just that the coin has no rubs or been lying around in your pocket.
This coin in your link has been damaged. Therefore, it would be bodybagged as dthigpen pointed out.

 

Yet another example of what you get with sub-standard grading services.

 

Who the heck is NWGS

Can I start my own grading service. AGAS = All Grades Are Us !!

 

Except it can't be all grades - just MS70 and PR70 with a couple lower grades thrown in for credibility. At least this coin was graded MS63. That's probably the lowest grade they have.

 

The simple answer is......Yes.

 

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Just do it like the others, buy a bunch of CoinWorld holders, buy some foil tape, overgrade, and charge three bucks with no guarantees. Sell on Ebay to the unsuspecting collector looking for something for nothing, and once finally exposed, file bankruptcy and move to Florida.