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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marshall, post: 1717369, member: 21705&quot;]Start with the same coin price seen in the books for problem free and start deducting.</p><p><br /></p><p>Corrosion - varies from microscopic having small deductions to significant with huge deductions.</p><p>Unintentional damage - rim dings, nicks, bag marks usually have minor deductions at lower grades, though they become significant at higher grades.</p><p>Intentional damage - Holes, cuts, repairs and tooling significantly are large deductions.</p><p><br /></p><p>For me, these deductions are the reasons I have a soft spot for the unwanted coin. I can afford a coin with good meat on it if I can overlook the deductible items which make it affordable.</p><p><br /></p><p>As a collector, you should go for whatever appeals to you. If you&#039;re in it to flip it, then I suggest avoiding problem coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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