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<p>[QUOTE="brokecoinguy, post: 2818911, member: 85775"]Thanks everyone for the opinions and feedback! </p><p><br /></p><p>[USER=73983]@jtlee321[/USER] I can see what you are saying at about the luster breaks, the hairlines I spotted but wasn't bothered by them. This piece will absolutely be treated at a learning piece. As I get more serious with collecting I would like to improve not only my grading skills but also at identifying sometimes hidden issues such as these. The goal is to pick out a perfect problem free example right (if it exists)? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie50" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Purchasing a slabbed coin was definitely an itch I had to scratch. I can't say that I was deliberately looking for this coin, I was just browsing around Barber quarters because I wanted to upgrade my example. To be honest I really do like the coin, it did pop out at me, and have no regrets on purchasing it either way. Yes, it's not exactly perfect but for $133 shipped I couldn't say no. I'm happy with it in the pictures so I'm sure I'll be happy with it in person. Might I ask what your first slabbed coin purchase was? </p><p><br /></p><p>[USER=78244]@TypeCoin971793[/USER] That's a good point, my first impression was it had some pop for the grade. This could be why.</p><p><br /></p><p>[USER=54036]@micbraun[/USER] So would you say the hairlines stand out a little more than the effect of a dipping? I'm still happy overall, the real tell will be when I get it in hand![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="brokecoinguy, post: 2818911, member: 85775"]Thanks everyone for the opinions and feedback! [USER=73983]@jtlee321[/USER] I can see what you are saying at about the luster breaks, the hairlines I spotted but wasn't bothered by them. This piece will absolutely be treated at a learning piece. As I get more serious with collecting I would like to improve not only my grading skills but also at identifying sometimes hidden issues such as these. The goal is to pick out a perfect problem free example right (if it exists)? :happy: Purchasing a slabbed coin was definitely an itch I had to scratch. I can't say that I was deliberately looking for this coin, I was just browsing around Barber quarters because I wanted to upgrade my example. To be honest I really do like the coin, it did pop out at me, and have no regrets on purchasing it either way. Yes, it's not exactly perfect but for $133 shipped I couldn't say no. I'm happy with it in the pictures so I'm sure I'll be happy with it in person. Might I ask what your first slabbed coin purchase was? [USER=78244]@TypeCoin971793[/USER] That's a good point, my first impression was it had some pop for the grade. This could be why. [USER=54036]@micbraun[/USER] So would you say the hairlines stand out a little more than the effect of a dipping? I'm still happy overall, the real tell will be when I get it in hand![/QUOTE]
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