I have just recently been purchasing a few Silver Eagles in slabs in order to decide which one I like the best. I just received this ANACS holder tonight and the scratch on the coin near the robe is quite obvious. I would think that this would have brought the grade down somewhat more. Any thoughts? BTW I really like the clear view of the coin in the ANACS slab as it gives the best view of the coins edge The ICG holder gives the next best viewing of the coins edge, but their green label is a detractant.
I've seen, and I own, silver eagles with the 69 designation that have one or two obvious marks in the fields. I used to own a MS70 silver eagle from ICG with one small but noticable ding to the rim. So what you see doesn't seem uncommon in grading. I don't know enough about it to judge whether this is proper or not.
If the mark is truly on the coin then yes I would agree with you - it is not worthy of the grade. But in pics such marks can often be a piece of lint or dust on the coin or the holder. You have the coin in hand and can tell if it is a scratch or ding - in the pics we cannot.
Ok, Now here's the interesting thought. Let's say I want to re-submit the coin to ANACS for regrading. Now I need to pay more money for this coin. Re-submission will cost at a minimum $28.90 (Economy $11.00 plus $12.00 Return postage + $5.90 postage to send in) All for what? A coin that I originally paid near the same price? A coin that has an obvious flaw that was missed by the EXPERTS? And a novice like myself spoted this flaw immediately? I might expect a return of the $11.00 Economy fee if they agree that their grade is wrong, taking down my expense to $17.90 whoopie. IMHO, when an obvious error occurred by the Grading Company they should be accepting ALL expenses in order to correct their obvious mistake. The only expense one should incur would be shipping their product back to them. Even better would be that they provide a return postage paid shipping container if the owner can submit a prior photo of the coin to them with the areas of concern noted. Yet I agree that many times that one needs to see the coin in hand instead of a picture to see the obvious flaw. If only they would guaranty like the Oreck vacuum cleaner guy! All this said I will not be re-submitting the coin for a re-grade. It's not worth the cost.
