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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Notaphylic_C, post: 26360025, member: 130786&quot;]<b>Banknote Grading Podcast Part 1 </b></p><p>I really enjoyed watching this Part 1 video-podcast on grading.&nbsp; I am impressed with the care &amp; meticulous attention to details in this explicit narrative on a complex subject.&nbsp; A collector asks questions and the expert answers in a seemless pertinent dialogue. The grading terms are accurately explained with appropriate graphics. All grade levels (<b>UNC</b> to <b>Good</b>) are covered with respect to level of perfection (production) &amp; greater degree of circulation. I really enjoy viewing media that shines a light on our passion (knowing how to assess a note&#039;s condition) &amp; this one is comprehensive. It is a very admirable accomplishment. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Banknote Grading Podcast Part 2 </b></p><p>Part 2 gets into the <i>nitty gritty</i> of some of the challenges a certifier encounters. It covers the benefits of <b>TPG</b>, the certification as a whole process &amp; then jumps into more about the grade levels (not covered in part 1). It even delves into the complicated procedure of net grading, like how to deal with a serious issues (such as a piece missing) &amp; how that detracts from the overall grade level.</p><p><br /></p><p>The “<b>Choice</b>” (above avg &amp; problem-free) term is elaborated on &amp; in the different levels when <b>Choice</b> is awarded. The various degrees of paper quality, folds, stains &amp; other issues are explored in depth. This is really well covered, elaborating the distinction between wrinkle, soft &amp; hard folds on paper.&nbsp; They visually show how paper quality can change with circulation/time, exposure to light, etc.&nbsp; They also go on to discuss how attempts to processing (or doctor) a note often leads to a more devastating result. They show a before &amp; after shot of a note cleaned (with WHITE crease lines) vs the unaltered note.&nbsp; Great images of soft, rounded and missing corners are also featured. </p><p><br /></p><p>The producers of this video continue with the podcast format (Male collector asking female certifier). It also uses some excellent banknote eye candy too. Not just the US “Chief” Five we see in video 1 but they also use a National Bank of Scotland 20 quid &amp; a Singapore $5.00 from the Orchid series. I like they way they tilt the large 20 Pound note to demonstrate viewing the note at an angle (highlighting its creases &amp; imperfections). These 2 videos are a great pair to be viewed &amp; reviewed!</p><p><br /></p><p>Two big thumbs up if you&#039;re interested in this topic <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie71" alt=":peeking:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie71" alt=":peeking:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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