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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 6675, member: 487&quot;]Jeff,</p><p><br /></p><p>I understand your logic. The people in this industry that grew up with coins are held in high esteem because of their knowledge. A perfect example is Q. David Bowers. This gentleman has spent 50 years in the hobby, wrote many books, and owned a few of the biggest firms the hobby has ever known. While not a grader, I would buy from Mr. Bowers sight unseen any day. </p><p>He is one of a very select few that have had a major impact on the hobby.</p><p>Graders are doing a job. The researchers are the ones that give the graders the knowledge of what to look for in grading. They are the backbone of grading. Research is what numismatics is all about. That is why most are held in such regard. Understanding the facets of coinage is a bit tougher than grading in general.</p><p>I hope that makes sense.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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