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<p>[QUOTE="Buffalos, post: 258392, member: 9420"]I think you are right Mike, while I don't deal in proofs myself the ones I have looked at and admired are undiscernable in my eyes between PF68-PF70 they are simply BEAUTIFUL... Especially since I specialize in classics, mainly Buffalo's, and if I was to cross over my grading experience with buffs, I would consider every Proof a PF70 as I for one cannot discern the difference even though I consider myself an experienced collector and perfectionist as well. </p><p> </p><p>I think if Jr is really interested in persuing proofs, the best advice is there is nothing better than getting some experience and looking at and examining a bunch of high grade coins side by side with the aid of magnification and different lighting. Take a few PF70's by PCGS or other top TPG and compare them to PF69 and PF68's... Learn to look for the slight imperfections that the graders catch. Then take a step back and re-examine coins you wish to obtain or ones that you have in your collection before assuming a PF70 grade. </p><p> </p><p>Just my simple thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>-Daniel[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Buffalos, post: 258392, member: 9420"]I think you are right Mike, while I don't deal in proofs myself the ones I have looked at and admired are undiscernable in my eyes between PF68-PF70 they are simply BEAUTIFUL... Especially since I specialize in classics, mainly Buffalo's, and if I was to cross over my grading experience with buffs, I would consider every Proof a PF70 as I for one cannot discern the difference even though I consider myself an experienced collector and perfectionist as well. I think if Jr is really interested in persuing proofs, the best advice is there is nothing better than getting some experience and looking at and examining a bunch of high grade coins side by side with the aid of magnification and different lighting. Take a few PF70's by PCGS or other top TPG and compare them to PF69 and PF68's... Learn to look for the slight imperfections that the graders catch. Then take a step back and re-examine coins you wish to obtain or ones that you have in your collection before assuming a PF70 grade. Just my simple thoughts. -Daniel[/QUOTE]
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