This is probably the best post in this entire thread, and looks like it was widely ignored. A logical perspective of the TPGs and the virtues...
Yes, we both do, because it is a foolish maxim. Imagine the hubris of a collector who thinks his grading skills are so phenomenal that he has...
Two things, first, what the hell are your talking about? You hope that the "TPGs haven't saturated the market with unrealistic grades?" Is this...
You just made that up, didn't you? Originality bump? In all my years collecting coins, I have never heard anyone say that. Listen, just because...
I think you misunderstood my comment to Doug, and the fact that you did so is evidence of your extreme bias against the TPGs. In that scenario,...
The toning is minor and not really deserving of much of a premium. If this is AT, someone doesn't understand the end goal. I say natural all the...
And what do you say to the seller? "Hey buddy, PCGS doesn't know squat, that MS65 is actually an MS63, and I expect you to sell it to me for MS63...
OK, several of you guys have said that you buy the coin, not the grade. What exactly does that mean?
That is the whole point! The star designation was designed to reward EXCEPTIONAL eye appeal. If I, or anybody else is left wondering why the...
I always thought that it would be better if they graded each element of grading separately and listed those grades in small print on the reverse...
I think we missed the 1951-P, so I will post all three from 1951 in this post. 1951-P: [IMG] 1951-D: [IMG] 1951-S: [img] Anyone who has...
If you are going to quote the NGC website, then quote the NGC website. Here is what is says: The way I read this is that the luster is simply a...
No, luster is not a factor. The four elements of grading are surface preservation, luster, strike, and eye appeal. The star designation is...
Not to open up a can of worms, but to my knowledge, there are no SLQ experts on this forum. That said, the FH designation looks pretty solid on...
The star designation does not simply mean outstanding eye appeal. It is used for eye appeal related to toned coins and for coins that show PL or...
Semi PL doesn't qualify for a star designation. One side needs to qualify as prooflike. Based on the NGC images, I'm guessing it is the reverse.
I haven't added to my registry set in years, but I finally filled one of the last 4 spots for $14. [IMG]
Which side is supposedly PL? I don't see that at all from the photos provided.
The surfaces say MS63 to me and the dipped appearance makes the hits even more prominent.
Lastly, I would like to share my 1950-D fantasy. Why oh why couldn't this coin be just a little cleaner. I cracked this baby out and now it...
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