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<p>[QUOTE="Jwt708, post: 2128245, member: 32619"]I like talking about them too. Maybe my descendants will strike it rich with my spotted ASEs after all the other spotted ones are returned to the Mint or melted down! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I like talking about them though, it's fun and a good opportunity to learn something. I even bought the ASE book (Kindle edition) by John Mercanti which I enjoyed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I see nothing wrong with people who want to collect the highest grade they can afford of any coin - be it bullion, tokens, large cents, etc. - just not my cup of tea for the ASE. I do love my ASE collection. They look great in the Dansco and I even have a couple of toners in there. For individuals who are buying the highest grade possible, the .999 fineness silver coin white spots that can't be dipped away and can mysteriously appear present a real problem. The grading companies no longer stand behind their grade regarding the spots and this could pose a significant loss for some collectors. One day that 70 could be a 69 or lower and PCGS/NGC won't have their back.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jwt708, post: 2128245, member: 32619"]I like talking about them too. Maybe my descendants will strike it rich with my spotted ASEs after all the other spotted ones are returned to the Mint or melted down! :D I like talking about them though, it's fun and a good opportunity to learn something. I even bought the ASE book (Kindle edition) by John Mercanti which I enjoyed. I see nothing wrong with people who want to collect the highest grade they can afford of any coin - be it bullion, tokens, large cents, etc. - just not my cup of tea for the ASE. I do love my ASE collection. They look great in the Dansco and I even have a couple of toners in there. For individuals who are buying the highest grade possible, the .999 fineness silver coin white spots that can't be dipped away and can mysteriously appear present a real problem. The grading companies no longer stand behind their grade regarding the spots and this could pose a significant loss for some collectors. One day that 70 could be a 69 or lower and PCGS/NGC won't have their back.[/QUOTE]
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