No not at all, but it does depend on the situation, the specific coin in question in other words. A coin can be graded a 61 for a few different...
I understand your thinking Jaelus regarding the issue of toning but I can't say that I agree with it. Here's why. There's 2 reasons actually, one...
What Conder posted seems to answer some questions and clear things up doesn't it ? And I say seems because based on case law it can be argued that...
I really do feel sorry for you at times. In the real world, it happens, not just with the TPGs, and far more often than you obviously think.
Strictly my opinion of course, but once you consider the test/qualifications for the designation I wouldn't say it is arbitrary at all. And the...
Not always. While it is true that the better fakes have the correct weight and fineness - there's a whole lot of fakes that don't have it ! Their...
This is what it says on the NGC website - https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-grading/grading-scale/ DPL Deep Prooflike. Applies only to circulation...
Every time a thread like this comes up I feel like it's wise that I mention this. Or at least I try to remember to do so. While common date/mint...
The light scratches and hairlines on that coin appear to be from ordinary wear and tear - not harsh cleaning. No, I don't agree with the grade...
Some do have contact info, and some have tried to make contact. But if the person on the other end is unwilling or unable to respond then there's...
Well, that's true. But perhaps a more pertinent observation would be that it has been true for common date/mint gold for a long, long time now.
I agree the present toning is natural. But I'd be a bit more specific. I suspect the coin was toned black, or nearly so, (terminally toned in...
As is often the case, there are things members are unaware of. Like I know the gentleman quite well - from outside the forum. So his ability and...
The easiest way to do that is to simply look at the coins. You can do that by looking at pocket change - you'll get some unc or close to unc coins...
Randy a general rule of thumb is that common date/mint gold in grades up to and including MS63, (and in a few cases even MS64) can usually be...
Surrey there's a veritable mountain of information that one has to know when it comes to establishing a "fair" value for coins. But I'll try and...
Howdy folks - OK as the title says we have a new moderator - AussieCollector - https://www.cointalk.com/members/aussiecollector.81093/ Some of...
Those are a very bad idea, they cause a lot of hairlines on the coins resulting in problem free coins becoming problem coins and ungradable.
Paul, here's the thing you never seem to get. Perhaps it's because you weren't around the forum back then to actually see it, or perhaps you've...
Been a long time since I actually looked but you're right, they did change their recommendation some while ago. The do however caution not to...
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