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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;imrich, post: 1260545, member: 22331&quot;]<b>A Valid Message Of Concern!!</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">I believe that without fear of contradiction, I speak for the majority in stating that we generally support your observations, and are appreciative of any arguments which you may objectively present. We will defend your right to present the facts as you may see them.&nbsp; However, that doesn&#039;t preclude the option of subjective incomplete agreement without negative intent.</font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial"><br /></font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">Not intending to belabor unsupported subjective denial, but based on my experiences since the late &quot;40&#039;s&quot; where my general abhorrence of &quot;fiat currency&quot; has generated an almost insane accumulation (NOT collecting) addiction to metal coins having a respectable intrinsic value. In my personal accumulation handling of at least a 7 figure coin quantity, I have seen soooo many exceptions to the general rules applied to the various coin types, caused by numerous conditions such as striking through grease, randomly filled dies, worn dies, etc..... I had friends/assistants who also enjoyed the benefits of my accumulating, and </font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">while sorting, grading, counting</font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">, would </font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial"> ask my opinion as a scientist/equipment-designer, how seemingly illogical conditions would occur on the coins we were handling</font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial"> We would stop the normal activity and delve into a physics class where I would explain applicable fundamentals of metalurgy. extrusion, meltal&nbsp; flow characteristics, </font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">dissimilar metal statification</font></font></b><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">, effects of planchet contaminants/imperfections/lubricants, oxidization, etc.&nbsp; At this period in my process of accumulating, I will generally not post an unsupported statement, but often think I can locate a specimen that would negate the argument presented.</font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial"><br /></font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">I&#039;ve received several expensive suspicious coins which I thought might be unoriginal. I&#039;ve submitted these coins first to associates who evaluate/appraise, and after inconclusive response, submitted to &quot;top tier&quot; TPG who returned, sans opinion. I just don&#039;t know anymore!!</font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial"><br /></font></font></b></p><p><b><font size="2"><font face="arial">We appreciate the constructive discussion and posts in the various threads which have expanded our understandings/knowledge, and trust that a few subjective thoughts will not diminish your considerate efforts. </font></font></b>:thumb: <b>Rich</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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