This has been happening rather frequently lately all over the boards here. The moon or mercury must be in retrograde or something. Maybe its...
Best explanation yet, and who says this thread isnt progressing....LOL
I mentioned this earlier too Doug, but maybe my standards for what is acceptable is a little more strict than the TPGs and even the ANA. Not...
Where is this standard explained? I just purchased the ANA grading book that you suggested, where can I locate the information regarding this...
Do you even read anything I write, or the responses of others? How is an answer straightforward when the responders to this thread are split about...
Its funny, I am the one who actually has the coin in hand and I have taken better pictures to actually show the problem because you cant see it...
Show me a consensus Larry? I got Doug who says its not likely a problem, weve got Matt who says its intentional, and Tom who says its likely...
The most appropriate action I can think of....... Burn BABY, BURN!
Well said Tom. My only exception is that I just don't return coins. I will move it eventually some other way, but for now it needs to be kept as a...
I'm not, I repeat NOT, trying to get out of this coin at all. It will stay in my collection for exactly as long as it is supposed to be there. I...
Occams little Razor blade, perhaps? I cant say im not happy with the coin, because overall I really am, im just trying to understand and the more...
I think its just something over time that I am going to have to train myself away from. I even scour MS-70s looking for rubs and luster breaks to...
I wasnt focused on the other small scratches, yes I seen them, but I wasnt out to note EVERY issue with the coin, just the most concerning to me...
Im really starting to question my place in this hobby. Dont get me wrong I absolutely LOVE coins and appreciate them and hold them dear to my...
I wont exactly say it was intentional, as a staple could have very easily caused the same thing and that wouldve been improper handling and...
Im just curious, what would you say this coin contacted in order to create those marks? I will concede that it is entirely possible someone had...
Its like this knawing at me type thing. And again, I know its not the coins fault and I am sure I will enjoy it and love it for the length of time...
I think I may have confused you just a little bit Tom and I am sure it was my fault in rushed typing. Dont think of the ebay seller as having been...
I am trying to learn Lehigh, like I said, my standard may be too strict. I am simply presenting my opinion and learning the opinions of the many...
I have acknowledged my conundrum with the TPGs, I have even acknowledged where I may have a much stricter set of standards that I am viewing from....
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