Yup, that's what I think. Understand (and I'm sure you do), that I'm trying to rationalize NGC's grade with only a picture.... FWIW, the SLQ...
Although I might argue that there is some rhyme or reason to the way the TPGs do it, for the most part, I agree with GDJMSP's perspective above,...
p.s. on the bright side, the seller has a fair return policy, so when you get the coin if you don't like it, then all you're out is S&H two ways. :)
Man, I hate to have to be the one to say this, but I don't think you got a good deal. What you got was a (over)hyped VAM that's been (likely)...
p.p.s. as for the coin itself, I'd grade it AU 58-ish -- the scratches look to me to be circulating in nature, and not the result of a wipe. Save...
p.s. no disrespect to FS collectors, but by golly, please pay up for completely fully struck coins, and don't focus on one spot!
{rant} What I found striking about this thread (pun intended), is that the highest graded FS coin is actually MORE weakly struck overall than the...
I concur.
Boss, While I don't think you give yourself enough credit with the "novice" talk, I think you make a few good points that are worth repeating:...
p.s. a quick google on "pvc smell shower curtain" confirmed my recollection on this topic....
I don't know what to tell you guys except this -- my old 2x2 pages that have PVC smell like shower curtains, my old flips that have PVC smell like...
p.s. what drew you into Caribbean proofs?
That's a very attractive collection. Thanks for sharing it!
First off, congats on the upgrade! I know how satisfying (if often too shortlived) a nice upgrade can be -- and my, that's a nice upgrade! That...
Yes. They are rare -- far rarer than mint state ones -- particularly for IHCs. To wit, I can't recall the last time I saw a circulated IHC...
You won't get any disagreement from me -- those seller's photos are much, much worse. And just so we're clear, after the realization above I...
IMO, and certainly subject to discussion.... Wire rim: [img] Rim ding: [img] The rest of the areas circled in the photographs are non-issues....
Me too, and despite our prior run-ins, I'm glad you joined over here too. :)
p.s. the buff nickel, with its scalloped shape, is an exception to the "broken luster in the fields = AU" rule/rationalization described in...
+1
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