Just wondering if NGC or PCGS is tougher in grading FT 46-64 dimes. Also, what grade over 65 is the best bang for the buck? GOing to try a matched FB set in 65 or better, but quality over quantity u know. Any advice on completing a set of these is appreciated. Thank you.
If I understand the term correctly (matched), it means everything is the same except the date/mm. By that definition "in 65 or better" does NOT result in a matched set. But it still would be a very nice set, and probably worth working on now while Roosies are still quiet. I'm putting the finishing touches on my Roosie set. My intent was a matched set, but it didn't quite come out that way. My business strikes were all to be MS-66, but 2-3 FTs snuck in there. My proofs will all be MS-67 by the time I'm done. I'm replacing other grades as we speak including downgrading a couple from -68 to -67. When I finish my Roosies will be a matched set with an asterisk (*) because of the few FTs.
Thanks 4 the replies so far. Kanga, as far as the matched set, they would all be the same grade. I just put 65 or better as I am wondering where I can get best bang 4 my $ over the 65 grade. If 68's are a deal, they would all be 68 etc.
A set one grade above mine should still be reasonable (business strikes in MS-67; proofs in MS-68). Above those levels some of the prices get serious (but I suspect still a bargain.)
I completed the silver set (46-64) in MS 66, all graded by PCGS. It took less than a year to complete the set at a cost of $735.00. Almost all of them purchased from Heritage and DLRC.
