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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Vess1, post: 2130276, member: 13650&quot;]This argument gets re-hashed all the time.&nbsp;&nbsp; I think the 70 exists mainly because they wanted to round out the scale with an even number.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then this likely, inadvertently, had a psychological effect on people.&nbsp;&nbsp; Especially within this hobby.&nbsp; &nbsp; A 69 feels &quot;less worthy and has the feel of being in the same bracket as the rest of the 60s.&nbsp;&nbsp; So a lot of people want to show off and have to have &quot;the best&quot;.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; When a 70 is presented, it is automatically viewed by their peers as the best available, higher dollar option, without a word being said.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp; Why do people have fancy houses that they don&#039;t need?&nbsp;&nbsp; Why do people replace the rims on their vehicles when the factory ones work just fine?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I think it&#039;s human nature to want to stand out and have the best.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp; I have some 70s in the collection as well as 69s.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Sometimes the difference isn&#039;t a whole lot.&nbsp; &nbsp; I&#039;d argue that the grade is needed, but nobody should blow more than their comfortable with to reach for a 70 over a 69 IMO.&nbsp; &nbsp; May depend on the coin if I feel like it&#039;s worth it.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Only way to solve it is to go backwards with the grading system and revert back to what it was.&nbsp;&nbsp; Which enough people felt it must not have been adequate in differentiating the truly spotless ones with one that has a minor scuff on the luster.&nbsp; &nbsp; People mustve wanted the ability to purchase the best without having to do the work or gambling on a broad based grade.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thus we have a 70 scale.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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