Your findings agree with my impressions. However, I would suggest that it diverges again once you get to mint state.
I'm not sure if it was an "offer" or not, but I purchased a raw 1889 gold dollar on eBay for AU money. It was subsequently graded MS 65 by PCGS.
The TPGs take into account strength of strike and overall wear much more than the "horn-centric" ANA grading. Both are valid standards, but they...
Nice collection, Marshall. Collecting by variety?
Again, I disagree. Certainly it would be more unusual than a 30 to a 40, but I don't think you'll see many EAC net-VG-10s grade TPG VF-20. Once...
I disagree strongly with the above. Both the EAC and TPG grading do a very good job at predicting value -- they just do it differently....
I think you'd be best served by finding a nice AU example for your album, and matching that coin's look to the rest of the coins in the album....
Be very careful with angled photos. When done by experienced e-bay sellers, they are almost always done with the intent of hiding problems. On...
Just looks like a well-struck specimen to me.
FYI Modern coins (say post 1900) fit in direct-fit airtites because their diameter is consistent. Earlier than than about 1850 and the ones with...
61 is an odd grade. I'll bet there's something you're missing. My first thought since you mentioned a lack of luster is an over-dipping. I'd...
+1 Brown copper tends to look best with the light roughly 45 to 60 degrees to the coin, in my experience. [img]
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A cheaper alternative to "goo gone"... 91% isopropyl alcohol works well. If it is not already in your medicine cabinet, you can buy it at any...
Vinyl = PVC as far as your coins are concerned.
Sorry, Marhsall, I'm not nearly smart enough to be able to do this from memory, and I'm too lazy to break out the books. :(
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The most insulting deal wasn't a deal at all.... I have done in excess of $5k of business with a dealer (who shall remain nameless) over a period...
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