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Message:: [QUOTE="medoraman, post: 972124, member: 26302"]I can usually tell the difference of what a TPGer would label a 63 versus 64, not that I would agree with desirability. The problem is that every coin is unique, and when you get that fine a difference, (heaven forbid +), its TOO fine a grade really. I would not argue with someone wanting to grade it, though I think 2 graders would disagree a lot down to a one point difference, and TPG companies definitely disagree. I just think this slabbing of tiny differences in grade has led to false pricing on tiny differences. If VF is 20, XF 30, AU 40, MS61 60, MS 63 75, MS 65 100, I would agree that those prices may be logical. I just picked the 44d out of the blue, but telling me there is such a HUGE difference between 67 and 68 proves my point. I don't think most collectors can judge the difference accurately, so why such a premium for what is a VERY VERY common date and type. People now think a 68 is a whole other coin than a 67, basically because of slabbing. Then there is still the fact that pop reports are wrong, slabbing guarantees grade inflation, etc. You posted the pop report, how many times did some get graded 67, cracked open, resubmitted until they got 68? I have heard of coins getting resubmitted 10, 15 times to get a higher grade. If they get graded too high they are NEVER leaving that holder, guaranteed. By definition pop reports are wrong, but people use them like they are the bible.[/QUOTE]