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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1447532, member: 26302&quot;]Well, first for high point friction I like to have the coin in hand and check for luster breaks. Then I look at the details at the high points, and check versus what should be there. Doing this you have to take die wear and strike into consideration. If there is a break, you check the reason, and if it appears scratched under light magnification, then it would be inferred it was bag scratches.</p><p><br /></p><p>Btw, who ever said a word about money Paul? I collect for pleasure. I don&#039;t care what price guides say about supposed prices. Anyone who will only pay MS 65 money for a 65 will seriously be creating a collection of average coins. I have no problem paying &quot;65 money&quot; for a 64, or &quot;63 money&quot; for an AU55. I did not say a word about this, and it was your arrogance that stated I will be destined to collect &quot;raw&quot; coins, which by your connotation were problem, inferior coins. This was your condescension, inferring my collection was garbage Paul. I will stop taking it personally when you stop telling me what my collection will/has become. </p><p><br /></p><p>I buy 5 figures a year of coins, have been for decades. I bet that if our two collections were side by side, some would prefer mine over yours, and vice versa. My collection is not relegated to 3rd world status by my view coins should be graded by historical standards.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding grading, I was referring to historical grading we operated under for a century before ANA even published standards, then ANA standards. Also, I do not view the ANA as abandoning its standards by appointing a TPG for those who wish to use them. I wish they would have insisted ANA standards were used, another disagreement I have with the ANA.</p><p><br /></p><p>Edit: Btw Peace Paul. I know I love a good debate, but am not taking this thread the wrong way or too personal. I hope you are not either brother. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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