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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mcz0804a, post: 3076320, member: 94981&quot;]I was sorting through my coins and came across a 1903 Indian Head Cent. I was shocked by how many details I could see in a 115 year old coin. Sharp letters, Some detail in the headdress feathers, Individual leaves in the wreath, Even can still count lines at the top of the shield. I was excited to get on here and sow it off. But, I know how annoying it is for noobs to get on here and post out of there butts. So I decided to do some quick (5 minute) research first. Well lets say I learned a couple things.</p><p><br /></p><p>#1) PCGS Photograde is a pretty cool app/website. It is super helpful to be able to ballpark a grade with some amazing quality pictures. And while I understand the app/site doesn&#039;t cover <i>EVERY</i> grading, it is a good starting point. </p><p><br /></p><p>#2) PCGS Photograde will humble you pretty quick. Especially if you have no clue like I did. I was pretty excited on condition. That excitement faded quickly when I hit F15 and it was almost exactly like mine. That ALOT lower than I expected. I mean, I wasn&#039;t expecting MS or AU, but I thought <i>maybe </i>VF. </p><p><br /></p><p>#3) It doesn&#039;t matter. In the grand scheme of things, I&#039;m not collecting for value. Yes, having a valuable collection is cool. But that will come with time by naturally growing in the hobby. Even though the grade is low, it is still one of my favorite coins in my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>As with all things in life, feedback is a gift (Wood Badge&#039;rs should get a chuckle). Any advice or expansion on these points would be GREATLY appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>v/r,</p><p>Mike</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]773858[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]773859[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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