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Message:: [QUOTE="Jim Dale, post: 3610951, member: 100459"]I just looked at the coin referenced above.  That's the reason I couldn't believe I got a "Details" statement. I bought my 1904 Liberty Double Eagle and a 1895 Liberty Eagle a few years ago. I inherited my father's coins (not a collection, per se) and I started doing some research. I dropped into the only Dealer in the small community I live in. I went to see him and he had just bought these two coins from someone needing cash quick. I told him I was interested in buying a gold coin and he showed me the Double Eagle and the Eagle.  They were Raw, at least he had them Ray. I was reading about grading coins and I asked him if I should have them graded and he told me that if they were his, he would want to know the true value and the only way to really find out would be to have them graded. He was going to a show and he said that he could have them graded while he is at the show for a nominal cost to dealers.  I think it was about $30-$40 per coin. When I got them back, he seemed as surprised as I was about the Grading on the Double Eagle. I don't think He cheated me, I just don't believe the coin is as bad as NGC said it was because the coin isn't as bad as the one referenced earlier. Anyway, I want a camera to take a picture, then I'll show it to you guys and let you see or not see what I do.[/QUOTE]