I thank you for your stellar opinion/knowledge of commercial grading standards, which definitely exceed mine. I understand your positions on...
You'll get no argument out of me, as the TPG often will "detail" a coin with a single scratch, while applying a MS67 grade to another with...
I clarified a mint-struck/mint-state coin as being without damage, being delivered directly from the mint. The Morgan Dollars in sealed bags were...
We're in agreement that a coin may be sent from the Mint with some deterioration, but I'd defy someone to enter court with a mint...
Thank You for the video, which I agree the "toning" does not detract from original luster, but is merely a chemical alteration of surface...
The original A.N.A. standard for a Franklin MS-60 is: A strictly Uncirculated coin with no traces of wear (e.g. scratches/gouges)/1977 Std./RJF,...
I would Love to meet you before any Objective court in the land for an argument to prove and refute your statements as being ludicrous. I would...
I believe if the old objective standards were applied to "market graded" coins, we would no longer see an example as this "P.Q.!!!!! Gem":...
Those letter prefixes are from a time many decades ago when there weren't any distorted pictures of unrepresented coins, and most buyers/sellers...
I've read all of your posts, and it appears you would like coins to be graded to your standard which I believe is also used if you look long...
Post Script: I've posted my opinion in Post #10, but I believe the following relative comparison between a very common ~same mintage MS65 1924...
With the various "value/price" schedules being what they have always been, I thought that was the only way that partial sets could be formed. I...
I'd suggest your objectivity may be distorted by the relative value/cost of a Gold to a generic Silver coin, rather than % premium above intrinsic...
I found this thread subject interesting enough so that I yesterday created a mental challenge for any buyer interested in Silver dollars, placed...
After investigating multiple sources known to normally sell this commodity, I couldn't locate Cull Silver Dollars at less than $32. Several...
I personally believe that your statement is similar to a oomparison between politicians and the electorate, being often unconstrained by a process...
It may be legit if you can determine their undisclosed caveats prior to forfeiting both payment funds and purchased items. I've a life-time ban...
You are correct! I just fabricated a taller post to accommodate the field desired, replaced the camera lighting with 3 adjustable filtration...
I view the threads virtually daily, but attempt to only post when it's believed the info may be supportive to others. The majority of my...
I hope you'll enjoy being one of us Octogenarians who can give thanks every day for having led a wonderful life. Hopefully you'll still be able to...
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