Ok, a bit too much craziness sitting here watching HA life at Long Beach - trigger pulled - GTG!

Nice looking coin, from the images my opinion is that it shouldn't have been designated with cameo as the frosting on the reverse is too weak. Hopefully it looks better in hand as it can also be hard to capture the actual eye appeal of cameo coins in pictures.

 

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I do know you are very wrong on that. I have been studying these for years now - and regardless of the popularity of the series - I do know how to grade and evaluate them. But thanks for the kick.

 

@crypto79 What am I missing here? Are you referring to NGC as an "off brand"?

 

Brett,

I think you made a really nice buy. If you were to sell it in the holder it's in now, worse case it would go for about what you paid for it; good chance for more. Don't crack it out for any reason though. Too easy for 67 vs 68 to be a toss-up.

Cal

 

I too made that inference about his remark. Can't agree with him.

Cal

 

In terms of market preferences for top pops and high grade they absolutely are. I have plenty of NGC coins but it is a dangerous area of the market for collectors who care about equity/liquidity. The combo of unpopular series, non-perfered holder and thin market for high grade proofs make it risky even if it is an all-day 68 if such a thing exists. Dealers try to anticipate multiple layers of demand, one would be wise to contemplate what constitutes a layer of demand.

Besides learning how to grade, many collectors should take a random box of 20 on the floor at big show and try to sell it. The education doing that would help show the different layers of the market and triggering on how dealers analyze coins which would help teach how to protect one's self while buying what you like.

 

congrats its a great looking coin. I'd send it to CAC if i were a member with them.

 

Speaking of scratches, does anyone here know how to remove them without leaving the slab cloudy looking? I have some GSAs that are pretty bad, tried Slab Renew but it left the case dull looking. Thanks for any help.

 

I have had good luck with headlight polish, patience and elbow grease. Mind you - try it on your common stuff first before attempting anything expensive.

And do it gently. Don't think you will save time with a buffing wheel. You're likely to overheat and melt the plastic or burn right through it.

 

I am 99.999999% sure that coin has already been to CAC.
Pretty, tho.

 

Brett, I checked out auction prices and it looks like you got a very nice coin at a competitive price. Congrats!