That's a fair price. I like the coin.
I had the same problem (photos too yellow), especially with silver. I spoke with a few coin dealers who take very good photos. The result was...
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The '26 quarter eagle has a very nice strike! I like it better than the '08 as far as grading goes. Hard to tell a grade from the photos.
Some Morgans in the vaults were coins that had seen circulation and then put in the vaults to back the paper currency, so they were circulated....
I don't send many coins in for grading, but when I do I take them to a trusted dealer who typically suggests PCGS, but in the case of the GSA...
You can find a reputable dealer to send out a coin for you, most will do it at close to their cost and already have packages going back and forth...
Back to the OP, our discussion seems to confirm that starting with the rare dates is not the way to go. As we spend on coins with numismatic value...
These are the kind of stories that make me hesitate to take my coin(s) back to PCGS. Why do they balk? Are they the judge and the jury in these...
Going forward, for coins that I plan to keep long term as a collector, I deal with Rare Coins of NH. Once they have been graded by a TPG,...
Exactly.
I took about 20 of my coins to a dealer I really trust to be evaluated for possible CAC submission. That's when I was told about the putty on...
Steve, Before committing significant funds into a $5 Gold Liberty collection, you need to learn a lot about grading. When I started, I ended up...
I agree. The Classic Commem series to me is like an extended version of a Type Set. Each issue has an interesting history. Take your time,...
I agree. Nice coin to salt away, not worth sending out for grading.
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That means there's up to 20% that have not been cleaned! I like those odds. Here's an example of what I like: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi Pickin and Grinin, Yes, this is the point I've been trying to make, but for whatever reason I'm getting some flack. If you go to the NGC site...
I guess you're right, I am trying to redefine grading. Here is from the NGC site for a MS 65 grade: "Well struck with moderate marks or...
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