I guess maybe the best way to explain things is it's a matter of technicality. Whizzing, whizzed, has become something of a catch-all term used to...
I'm working on a post as you posted Paul.
That's exactly what the people who thought up the special designations want you to believe ! And people do believe them because of who it is...
That's it in a nutshell. A coin is whizzed with a high speed rotating wire brush - nothing else. Use a different tool and the coin has not been...
There's all kinds of articles on dipping coins. But the bottom line is that 80%, or more, of all older coins have been dipped at one time or...
It's kinda hard to miss them I thought - [ATTACH] Second line down. Under exceptions, A, it says - Exceptions – A - If you are a coin...
I'll start off by saying the coin that started this thread has not been whizzed. Oh it's definitely been messed with, but it wasn't whizzed. And...
And how did things usually turn out for that guy ? :D
For what it's worth, not a single one of the special designations for any coin is ever any indicator that the coin was well struck.
And you've never broken the rules here Kurt, it was always bad moderation :D
The smart collector, will only buy coins, any coins, from people or dealers he knows and trust !
Let's say the packaging is the real deal. You ever tried to open one of the Air-Tite type holders the mint uses ? It was pretty easy wasn't it ?...
I know :) Just read the rules and then ya will ;)
It's easier to just answer your question. Albums are bad for several reasons. You can start with this question, what is the first rule of coin...
Depends on if it's genuine or not. Not all of them are.
Yup, PCGS. They are more lenient on all the special designations, always have been.
It's obviously a no grade - scratched, plentiful signs of corrosion, much harsh wear, and seriously questionable color ! :)
If by saying the FBL is graded you mean the FBL is judged, we are in agreement. Yes, they judge whether or not the coin is worthy of being given...
Doing that is against forum rules, and everybody knows it - except new members who do not read the read the rules. Please do that for your own...
What exactly is it you want to know about - albums, or dipping coins ?
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