[CLOSED] Name that grade 2

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  1. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

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  3. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Analyzing the note:

    As you can see this note received a 65EPQ from PMG, which in my opinion is
    a crime..LOL but seriously this note should end up in "No mans land" that,s
    The undesirable 60-63 grades and really i would take an A/U 53-58 over those
    grades any day of the week, just better eye appeal, you wont see many 60-63
    But they are out there, and yes this is one of them, i would have graded this out
    a 63 because the margins are so bad, the bottom front and left side dont even
    come close to matching up and the reverse is just as bad !

    you will actually find 64,s that are better centered then 65,s and plus more eye
    appealing to boot.
     
  4. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Final thoughts:

    always remember this before buying a note, condition is everything! and if your
    looking for a gem note always look at the centering first 65,s are usually a dime
    a dozen they are only an average grade if possible and affordable always try for
    a 67 which is the start of the superb grades, always worth the extra money
    If your buying a graded note
     
  5. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    So are standings through the first week:

    1. Brandon Spiegel 1.0
     
  6. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    we our going to change things up this round, and make things a bit more interesting
    I will post a raw note and you will tell me the grade, basically i will be grading
    this mote and you will give me the reasoning why you chose that grade if i agree,
    you will get a point.
     
  7. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    So this note is one of the many Disney,s i own 2002 Steamboat Willie A-A block
    Over all condition is excellent and of a high grade.

    your grading scale for this note would be between:

    64
    65
    66
    67

    discussions can be made for all these grades, but only one wins out !
     
  8. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

  9. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

  10. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    as always good luck and will see you next week for another round !
     
  11. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    also wanted to point out real quick that the right side of the note is exactly at
    the end of the pic so the note does not extend out any further.
     
  12. Youngcoin

    Youngcoin Everything Collector

    When does the contest start sorry if it was said I can't seem to find it I know next week but which day?
     
  13. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    The contest is open to everybody at anytime, your more then welcome to pop in
    and make your best estimate, this is only the second week of the contest, so there,s
    More then enough time to get involved and learn a little about grading paper money.
     
  14. Youngcoin

    Youngcoin Everything Collector

    Thanks I'll do my best I don't know the slightest bit about grading even coins but I'll look at any damage and stuff I'll take a guess at 66 because there's a little white spot under the I and the left and right and top and bottom are slightly differently cut maybe 65 but I'm a needle in a haystack right now hopefully I'll learn more and eventually win!

    EDIT: idk if this is lighting or if it matters but the green is slightly different shades on each side.

    Thanks,
    Jacob
     
  15. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Hi Jacob,

    welcome aboard, this particular note is gem, so we are just examining the boarders
    Or the centering, if you would like to change your guess please feel free or you can
    Leave it either way :)
     
  16. Youngcoin

    Youngcoin Everything Collector

    Oh ok thank you mpcusa I'll change my guess to 68 Gem hopefully I win!


    Thanks,
    Jacob
     
  17. brandon spiegel

    brandon spiegel Brandon Spiegel

  18. steve.e

    steve.e Cherry picker

  19. ace71499

    ace71499 Young Numismatic

    I'd agree with Steve, 66
     
  20. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

  21. steve.e

    steve.e Cherry picker

    My reasoning. Top margins are big both sides, left margin on obv. makes me wanna say 65, but the rev. sides are good. Makes me wanna say 67. This brings me to solid 66.
    I would fell comfortable purchasing @ 66.
     
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