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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RickieB, post: 787788, member: 2486&quot;]What I will say on or about this thread is that Graded notes are a persons personal choice. When you entertain the thought of purchasing a Banknote for thousands of dollars, the certification of that note <u>to be genuine is an important variable for me.</u></p><p><br /></p><p>TPG&#039;s are in business to make money and have what they think are qualified experts to provide an opinion on a printed Government Security. Opinions are just that,an opinion and everyone has one!</p><p><br /></p><p>While I do own a significant number of Graded notes, both PCGS, PMG and 3 or 4 CGA notes, I really buy the note that I am after. You see when reading the census polls and you find that the Fr# 100 seems to have less than 100 notes known in all grades, are you going to be so picky to say, Ohhh it&#039;s in a &quot;xxx holder&quot; and I do not like them so I&#039;ll pass.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want or need a note to satisfy your collection, then get the note. If you do not like the holder, take it out. I have many many raw notes that are Gem, however, they are newer Series and it does not take a Rocket&nbsp; Scientist to know that they are Gem. Centering, Margins, Corners, Edges, Sharp printing details, crisp feel are all indicators of a excellent piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>In some cases, I will opt for an AU 55 or 58 over a 60-61 graded note because it simply looks better and to me eye appeal is 9/10ths of the battle.</p><p><br /></p><p>The story behind CGA is a matter of opinion as well. In recent months, it has undergone&nbsp; new ownership and I can only imagine what an uphill fight that will be. Hat&#039;s off to the man who is trying to do this. TPGs are simply reputations that provide consistent results with unbiased opinions, or well that&#039;s at least how I think they should be....</p><p><br /></p><p>So my vote goes to a choice you do not have; buy the note&nbsp; not the holder.</p><p><br /></p><p>One more thing I would like to add as well, &quot;satisfy your own desires&quot; after all, it is your collection.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>RickieB[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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