I can't wait to get the notes back to post the "after" pictures and compare the grading results. Everyone is going to have to wait with me to get...
This is a more recent note (also sent to PCGS). I hope you can see how my scanning and image preparation has improved. [IMG]
Grading definitions from their Web site: Crisp Uncirculated (60-70)- perfectly preserved note; never mishandled by holder(s); paper is clean...
When I first started scanning notes, I wasn't very careful about cropping the edge of a note. As I gained experience, I realize the preparation of...
Ok, here is another note that I sent to PCGS. [IMG]
They used the "Comic Sans" font. That should tell you something! :smile
Welcome to banknote collecting! :smile I think most of us have experienced the frustration of trying to find the one or two notes needed!
You're right. It must not be a pin hole, because it does not appear on the image of the back.
Wow. Spot on with my assessment!
I compared your note (the first image below) to a similar note that was graded PCGS Currency Very Fine 30PPQ (the bottom image below). The center...
This is another note sent to PCGS Currency: [IMG] It is difficult to see in the scanned image, but look at the second "T" in "STATES" and I...
I have a stack of 20 $5 notes to prep and send it!
I sent 15 notes to PCGS Currency today if anyone wants to guess the grade on other notes.
I'll defer to PCGS Currency since it was their statement. http://www.panix.com/~clay/currency/PCGS-Grading.pdf
That's why grading currency is part science and part art!
From the PCGS Currency pamphlet: Choice About New 58 A Choice About New 58 note will typically appear to be a Choice New or better note, with one...
I agree. I didn't notice the corner fold!
Don't worry. I'm thick-skinned. :) If it came back with a 63PPQ grade, then I would be ecstatic (check the catalog value). However, I think I see...
The pamphlet, PCGS Currency Grading Standards, indicates, "Grading currency is not as simple as it might appear. Grading involves aspects of both...
Well, then let's play another round, and I'll give it a twist -- Today, I mailed this note to PCGS Currency: [IMG] What PCGS Currency grade do...
Separate names with a comma.
