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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 3602250, member: 15309&quot;]I don&#039;t think I have ever heard any member deny that gradeflation exists.&nbsp; The irony of this example is that typically, most people blame gradeflation on a deliberate loosening of standards whereas I have always blamed the inherent subjectivity in grading along with the financial incentive that accompanies an upgrade.&nbsp; However, in this particular case, I think it is entire possible that PCGS has changed the way they grade monster toned registry quality coins.&nbsp; It isn&#039;t that they loosened the numerical standard, rather it is an attempt to value/market grade these coins based on how they will perform on the open market.</p><p><br /></p><p>We have talked about this before, and this coin is just another example to add to the list.&nbsp; That said, I don&#039;t see anything that would prevent this coin from being in an MS67 holder if it were blast white, whereas the $100K Franklin had some pretty obvious bag marks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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