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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 971660, member: 24633&quot;]Prior to 2005, the best chance for getting a high-grade business strike was via the Uncirculated Mint Sets. You were <b>very lucky</b> if you got an MS68. I realize that with the implementation of the satin finsh also came &quot;special handling&quot; procedures which were only surpassed by those used for proof coins. So, it came as no surprise to me that MS69&#039;s would become more prevalent in that first year. But, I&#039;ve heard more than one person here say that the quality has gotten worse, and I was wondering if those comments were just casual and unsubstantiated or if they were supported by actual submission results.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the quality has gotten worse, is it because the Mint is tiring a little of the &quot;special handling&quot; they once required for the satin finish mint sets? Is it because the cost for processing them by hand has increased and they want to cut back on the costs at the expense of the collector? I&#039;d really like to hear from those who have submitted sets, 2006 or later, to see what trend there may be.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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