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Message:: [QUOTE="GSDykes, post: 2182595, member: 73321"]While roaming around EBAY, I could not help but notice the abuse of the claims for 5 and or 6 step nickels. Often ads touted "Full Steps" or "FS6" etc.. When in reality only a few or no steps were seen. Also many had gouges and "bridges" disqualifying such designations. I made a chart some time ago which is useful, especially to assist sellers as concerns what a full step designation should look like. It prints nicely on a regular 8 1/2 x 11 page, color is best. Use it anyway you like if you want or need to, post anywhere as well its free. I just hope it is useful. (I hope to be able to correctly attach the image/file here!!). It is titled:  - the_steps3.jpg. As for myself, I collect full steppers, primarily 1962 - 2012, which covers 50 years. It is a challenge to find many, the 1969S (as mentioned in the file) and  many of the 1970s are hard to find. Many of the 1940s-50s are available, these are typically all 5 steps, if full. Prices range from 3 or 4 dollars to several thousands!! Check out a NGC or PCGS slabbed 1968S or other, which are MS 69 and FS5!! Bidding for good and rare specimens can be vicious! Good luck.  Oh, and post any good samples!! Show me.....got any '60s???[ATTACH=full]422731[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]