First Strike vs. Proof

The bottom line if it’s a 70, it really doesn’t matter when it was struck
does it ?

 

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A while back, maybe 3-4 years ago, I bought some Canadian "Fine Silver" dollars. They were both numbered: one 2,459/6,500, another was 0479/6000. I also have a couple of Netherland Lion Dollars the 2017 had "First Strike" and the 2018 was "First Day of Issue". They may be able to number theirs, but with the volume produced by our mints, it probably wouldn't be feasible. The only time I consider a "First Strike" or "First Day of Issue", would be if I could buy them cheap.

 

I think the designation is absolutely ridiculous, the point I was trying to make is that I would guess that a bullion dies life is probably about an hour or maybe two. Before they are replaced.
@Conder101

 

I personally like the designation, but as
I said previously it really doesn’t matter
the coin is going to grade what it grades
regardless of being the first coin or last !

 

Were clear on your opinion, however that is not what is implied on the label. What most sellers of these know is the spin of the truth,
It attracts a willing buyer.
It is far from the truth. Apples to apple and Oran.. well you get the picture.

 

Looks pretty cut and dry to me, the reason I bought this particular coin,
is it’s a PR70, ( FS ) or ( FDI ) doesnt
really matter to me.

 

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Says right there, "Initial Release" and, that in no way means "First Strike.

 

Two different things entirely, and sorry
about the slow internet…LOL

 

You both know buy the coin unless you're a holder buyer.

 

I buy both, moderns 70 or better…LOL
and only PCGS holders, to maximize
resale

 

PCGS sells higher than Ngc holder ones on resale... why?

 

I am not sure of the science behind it,
as I think NGC is just as competent
maybe it’s there bulky holders, I
personally don’t care for them, but
you can actually ask just about anybody
on the forum and they will tell you the
same thing, better yet you can go to
APMEX and look at there pre 1933 gold
they have PCGS holders next to NGC
ones, in most cases the PCGS offering
will be more expensive for same coin
and grade.

 

Tons of threads and posts here discuss it...Trophy Collectors buying expen$$$ive coins prefer PCGS holders even though savvy collectors are supposed to buy the coin, not the holder.

Could have been perception or reality that NGC was looser in grading in late-1990's/early-2000's.

Personally, I think it's reversing but the gap persists.

 

Its like buying a name brand, would you ever consider buying a ANACS or IGC
graded coin ? just look at the differences on cost and resale, PCGS and NGC
are like Coke and Pepsi, Coke being PCGS and Pepsi being NGC, and the other
two listed are Diet 7-up...LOL, have always been a coke man

 

I just can't wrap my noggin around it.. You have PF 70 Ngc and 70 PCGS the PCGS will bring more because of packaging... No way, no, You better throw that College knowledge away with the book. Doesn't make any sense or cents both the same grade. Are we talking small amount like a dollar or two difference or allot more I guess a buck or two is no big deal but 10.00 to 20.00 or higher I just don't know. Personal preference

 

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After bidding on 50+ like bay auctios and getting outbid in my price range. ($220/$240)
I finally got this one for the coin club Christmas raffle...$5 cheaper than a ngc/pcgs.

 

I don’t make the rules, it is what it is
but as they say size matters..LOL

I am not sure there is really that much
of a difference but have always been a
PCGS guy even in currency plus I like
the packaging way better

 

Okay I am coming around just had to do my own comparison. Two women standing side by side both number tens, but their packaging is different I get it now..