Critiquing myself here . . . I just thought of a reason to remove mention of the "displaced material from which rises to either side of the...
If they are biased against stickering better dates (consciously or not), then don't feel bad. That '65-S H10c is tied for 7th best graded.
In an effort to make the definition shorter and more universally applicable to all subjects, here's another try: A scratch, caused by sliding...
I have to wonder if that means it's not worth submitting better dates to them. Pretty much the same thing happened to me the first time I did...
I'm curious now . . . How do better dates generally do? They seem to have snubbed most of the better dates I submitted.
Staple scratches typically are produced by low forces on a minuscule surface area, resulting in an exceedingly high pressure, compared to rubbing...
My goal is to define a scratch more generally, and not as applies specifically to coins, as mentioned in post 26. By the way, another area we’ve...
It’s a good thing my coin’s pretty thick-skinned for an XF40. Otherwise, it’s feelings would be hurt!
I disagree . . . to define a scratch as being in the original surface technically leaves open to interpretation / argument that since a heavily...
Yes, but please note my mention of the pre-existing surface in my 2nd version of the proposed definition. I eliminated "original" from the first...
While I don't like bringing this up, a scratch need not necessarily be distracting. Some of the re-engraved coins out there are rather well done,...
Wouldn't take a train, eh? :) Looks like about $250 R/T from Philly.
I'll submit a revised version for your consideration, addressing both the nature of the cause, and making more generally applicable to all items,...
To comment further, in an effort to simplify as much as possible, I think the singular descriptor "linear" in my definition amply characterizes...
@Jaelus , I second that . . . Identifying severity comes after identifying the disturbance as a scratch, not in order to do so. To take things...
Great show for error coins . . .
Table, flight and lodging reservations all made, and I can't wait! Edit . . . lodging not confirmed, but working on it.
While that's true, I doubt that they hold prior submission against a coin when deciding to bean it or not. They should hold to their...
I was convinced this coin was a lock for a green bean. One of a few I'll surely try again in the future.
I thought this was a gold bean, for sure. Many of the lower mint state graded coins from both services look worse than this coin.
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