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Message:: [QUOTE="Endeavor, post: 1882079, member: 60292"]It wasn't my intention to start this thread to pitch a new grading scale, but since I am criticizing the current scale I might as well propose a solution. Otherwise my criticizing is just ranting. So here's what I've come up with... [ATTACH=full]319444[/ATTACH] As you can see it's only 4 different grade levels. Very simple. I also placed the Sheldon scale next to it to for reference on which old levels they equate with.  The terminology is also simple and in line with common dialect. No more confusing terms like "very good" which actually means bad. No more "about uncirculated" which is actually circulated! To the seasoned collector the old terminology is already understood, but have you ever spoken with a non-collector and had to consciously explain things while avoiding terms like "very good"? Of course you have. We all have. With the new scale and wording there is no need for possible confusion. Now I know what some of you are thinking... There are different types of uncirculated condition. This is true. However, now you get to determine how high the grade is within the general grade and consequently how much it is worth to you. No more depending on a stupid label to tell (or influence) you on how much of a mint state the coin is, or how much it is worth. In other words, the new 4 level grading scale is more like a guide. Thoughts?[/QUOTE]