Or the OP didn't ask the dealer. And the dealer didn't think he should go into an explanation under the circumstances, not all of which we are...
That comment is unfair, both to many dealers and collectors. I know a number of each that it definitely doesn't apply to.
A good example of an MS60 coin that truly is uncirculated is a heavily bag-marked Morgan Dollar or $20 gold piece. Such coins typically exhibit no...
I don't think that 15 is the generally accepted number. I have in the back of my mind that, based on statements supposedly made by him, it was...
As far as I know, both PCGS and NGC use the "SMS" (not "SP") designation on those coins. I checked a few of them on-line before posting this.
Typically, "SP" stands for (a specially prepared/made) "specimen" or "specimen strike" produced especially for collectors, as opposed to a regular...
No, the one I posted was sold in a Heritage auction - I just wanted to show images of a 65 and that good details on the sails are not required for...
You're very welcome. To illustrate my point, here is a PCGS MS65 - note that details of the sails are lacking on it as well. [IMG] [IMG]
My point is that this issue is typically softly struck. And the difference between a 65 and a 63 is much more likely to be as the result of better...
Even MS65's are often/usually lacking good detail in that area. You should expect a 65 to have fewer flaws, but it's not a given that it will be...
No, I'm saying that based on the limitations of viewing it via on-line images, I'm not going to declare it cleaned, as you did.
Look at the uniform color and appearance of the coins - even the ones that have a lot more (or less) detail than others have the same dead look to...
I don't know which ones you're seeing. And maybe the coin has been cleaned, but if it has, it's not a given to me, based on the images. And by the...
I don't see any obvious cleaning and it looks approximately AU53-55 to me. Much better images.
See the link below, and I encourage you to report the listings to Ebay:...
You don't have to look at the reverse and how many leaves are under the eagles wings to know it's not a Draped Bust example. The Draped Bust...
Maybe it's just the image, but I'm not even 100% certain it's genuine. Assuming it is, my grade guess is between AU58 and MS63. Sorry, that's the...
I'd just let it go, as realistically, there's nothing to be gained, other than additional aggravation.
"What percentage" of what are you asking about?
Even if all of the above is correct, that's still a far cry from advice that "I'd never trust a dealer". And your comment is about as...
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