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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lkeigwin, post: 1252778, member: 30400&quot;]That&#039;s a personal choice. For many collectors on tight budgets details-grade coins are their only alternatives.</p><p><br /></p><p>I avoid problem coins. Sometimes I make exceptions for very old copper because much of it led a tough life and those without problems can be silly expensive (e.g., wreath or chain cents).</p><p><br /></p><p>But for an early $1 type coin I would hold out for a problem-free one. They are available and if you are okay with a F-VF I think you can find one in your budget. As an example, I picked up this PCGS VF30 not long ago for $2500.</p><p>Lance.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/lkeigwin/misc%20coins/b8999aa0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /><img src="http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg37/lkeigwin/misc%20coins/df66fdf5.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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