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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GSDykes, post: 2212598, member: 73321&quot;]Paul,</p><p>I understand your position. I have a lot of FS Jefferson nickels, but I <span style="color: #00ff00">began</span> from the premise that the TPG&#039;s were in error, and I did my own grading. There are 6 step coins, they are rare, I did (as you know) demonstrate one in my paper. Yes I did overlook you, but you did not grade that 1940 coin, NGC did, I gave credit to them, but I shall include your name, in fact I would be honored to. Look for the update soon. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unbeknownst to thee, I sent copies to all the TPG&#039;s, ANA, CoinCommunity.com <a href="http://www.varietynickel.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.varietynickel.com" rel="nofollow">www.varietynickel.com</a>, Wiles et al. They all know my position. They will not budge unless their markets prevail upon them, why should they? It would mean a lot of work to correct their mistake. If only one man rocks their boat, no problem, but if thousands do, they will adjust. That is business. It could cost some folks a bundle of money too, if they rely upon TPG&#039;s. Along with Doug, I do not support this modern entity known as the TPG&#039;s, I prefer to grade my own coins and or to follow (if anybody) ANA&#039;s guidelines. So I am a throw-back. Old fashioned. I am not part of the herd. My nickels are my nickels, I do have several 6 step coins, but most are 5 step. </p><p>You know names and labels are funny, labels and names can change, but the facts, or standard should not change. Monticello is Monticello, call it Jeffys Hall or whatever, it is still Jefferson&#039;s house. And he had 6 steps built. That is a fact. And a stylobate is a stylobate, regardless of what someone may label it. That is a fact! I do not tolerate major dings in the steps, as indicated in my own grading statement in the paper. Sure I am strict, but if only upon myself, that is fine. I offered my suggestions, I illuminated the architecture, the actual facts. If others agree, fine, if not fine. I own only two slabs, I do not generally even look at them! I still collect!! Give me RAW or give me (termination). <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie50" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>I was honored that you read (at least partly) my paper. I will probably never own the amount or quality of Jefferson&#039;s you have, <span style="color: #ff0000">but</span> mine are all true FS, in anybody&#039;s eyes, even those building contractor&#039;s who frame and make steps or stairs!!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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