My thinking on it is simple - just because a coin used to be PL, and even when you can plainly see that, that doesn't necessarily mean it still...
I'm afraid we shall have to simply agree to disagree.
I would add one last thing to this. My comments in this thread have not been to express a preference for buying raw coins over slabbed coins. It's...
For those who are actually willing to listen, there are still a lot of honest people in the world, dealers you can respect and put your trust in....
Yeah you could find out but I don't think it would be very easy. It's been some years since I've looked at the various collection software...
Yes, they are a very good idea, here's why. While the coins and the holders both are manufactured with a certain degree of precision it is not at...
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...
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