I think that's one of those Unwritten Rules (thanks, Larry David :D) and I agree with you, MD. Still....if we take bag marks as a way of life on...
Don't TPG actual graders use a 5x glass ?
I actually do have a GSA.....1883 CC...I posted it in another thread and it's not graded but the guys/gals here said it looked like an MS-63....
There are plenty of common GSAs that aren't CC's, right JPC ? When the GSA sold off their final 3 MM coins, anybody know how many of them were...
I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think before the 1980's most coins had 2 grades between them. MS-65, MS-63, MS-61, and then 3 grades down to...
Coinman, the 2nd set of photos is much more useful for grading purposes. The 1st batch looked like it came from a book...you can more easily see...
I think the biggest problem I have with the Sheldon Grading System is that it's still not very specific. For instance...bag marks. They are...
I thought it was Queen Elizabeth.....
Same 1 oz. of gold in each, purity and color are what is different.
The pics look more like a painting, would prefer to see more background....I'll say MS-65. Is that toning on the reverse ?
PCGS corporate parent, CLCT, does about $15 MM a quarter in revenue. I don't know how the various club levels of service work with the per-coin...
Can you cite an example ?
What about DONWGRADES ? Anybody ever submit a coin and get a lower grade ?
The problem is that few here are experienced enough to grade coins. This message board and others like it are among the Top 1% of 1% of the...
Why is that thread going to disappear ?
Awesome info, JPC......at this point in time, I want to buy a very-high rated common over a 63 somewhat-more scarce coin.
Yup, I meant GRADE, just used another word.
Well, I know pretty much what the range is from Ebay and/or Heritage...I guess I'm more interested in knowing what you guys think is a GREAT...
Morgan Experts: Without worrying about being accurate to the last $10 or whatever, can any of you just give me ballpark figures for what prices I...
Agreed, I thought even the Big Two had a few years where they were a bit slack. Excellent point, I agree. Overgraded ??? I would say 'fine for...
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