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Message:: [QUOTE="jackhd, post: 2238713, member: 73897"]If you read through this thread, from start to finish, one thing stands out glaringly to me. First, among those who have posted here there is a great amount of knowledge and wisdom. And yet, there doesn't seem to be any consensus as to what the green label means. Second opinion, more accurate grading, acknowledgment that a proper grade has been rendered, payment for a better grade, unreasonable/unnecessary additional expense? It appears to me that there is not a single definition for these services. Because there may be a difference within a grading, say low MS65, mid MS65, and high, very close to MS66, MS65, it makes sense that a collector would want to distinguish his/her specimen from all others graded similarly. Especially when the coin is extremely rare and/or costly. I can also see the need for dealers to be able to make large or costly purchases, and feel safe purchasing coins they cannot actually handle. I started out wanting to understand the attraction of CAC, MAC, etc. I think I do now and I see why they have a role to play that could be a very important one. Thanks to everyone for the help, wisdom, and willingness to step out on a subject that has some emotional components. Jack[/QUOTE]