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<p>[QUOTE="Mac McDonald, post: 7942368, member: 117420"]Hard to tell for sure from this totally front-on photo angle (from photos, period) plus especially with glare. That said, looks possible (not guaranteed) for a straight grade. Could be some hairlines from rubs/cleaning near edge by date and "Stone Mountain"...indicative of more, elsewhere, but hidden by glare. There also may be some wear on the leg and glove, but for the glare can't tell for sure. Other more clear areas visible seem OK...no apparent/obvious wear. Submitting for grades is a crapshoot at best, even for the pros/experts, or as Forrest Gump said, "...like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get next..." or something close to that. Worst part now, IMO, is the backed-up waiting period...at least with the BIG 2...having your coins sitting around somewhere in an unknown location/environment for so long...often many weeks to months or more...out of your control, oversight, etc, etc. But don't be afraid to give it a try with a few (a few, more than just one if possible, to keep ship costs down)...that's how to learn and better evaluate for doing any more.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Mac McDonald, post: 7942368, member: 117420"]Hard to tell for sure from this totally front-on photo angle (from photos, period) plus especially with glare. That said, looks possible (not guaranteed) for a straight grade. Could be some hairlines from rubs/cleaning near edge by date and "Stone Mountain"...indicative of more, elsewhere, but hidden by glare. There also may be some wear on the leg and glove, but for the glare can't tell for sure. Other more clear areas visible seem OK...no apparent/obvious wear. Submitting for grades is a crapshoot at best, even for the pros/experts, or as Forrest Gump said, "...like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get next..." or something close to that. Worst part now, IMO, is the backed-up waiting period...at least with the BIG 2...having your coins sitting around somewhere in an unknown location/environment for so long...often many weeks to months or more...out of your control, oversight, etc, etc. But don't be afraid to give it a try with a few (a few, more than just one if possible, to keep ship costs down)...that's how to learn and better evaluate for doing any more.[/QUOTE]
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