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<p>[QUOTE="cremebrule, post: 1410016, member: 35227"]WOW. Great work aand amazing site WL! Just a couple of comments:</p><p><br /></p><p>Firstly, your site looks great. While I understand the concerns regarding your qualifications (must be PCGS\photograded), I agree with how the playing field must be level. Honestly, I think it would be impossible to compare ALL the toned beauties out there (though it would be interesting to compare those from different grading companies).</p><p><br /></p><p>Secondly, your Flash index is very interesting. I believe it could use a few tweaks, but considering it is your first version it is pretty darn good. Also, about the one-sided monster issue I saw you were discussing. Personally, I would grade extra-conservatively; that way, supremely monster-toned one siders like many Morgans which usually have greater toning and vibrancy than others can be graded extra high (while the non-toned side would still get 0). This would make up for the lack of toning on the other side while still giving the 2-sided toners the grade it deserves. Ultimately, while your Flash Index is a great basis and rough sketch for grading toners (in this case -- most specifically for lincolns); it will need to get minor adjustments in various categories depending on the type of coin it is judging. Ex: Silver mercs will not tone the same as Lincolns; nor will they look the same either.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry if I came across as critical, just offering my 2 cents to what I think would make your great system even better. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cremebrule, post: 1410016, member: 35227"]WOW. Great work aand amazing site WL! Just a couple of comments: Firstly, your site looks great. While I understand the concerns regarding your qualifications (must be PCGS\photograded), I agree with how the playing field must be level. Honestly, I think it would be impossible to compare ALL the toned beauties out there (though it would be interesting to compare those from different grading companies). Secondly, your Flash index is very interesting. I believe it could use a few tweaks, but considering it is your first version it is pretty darn good. Also, about the one-sided monster issue I saw you were discussing. Personally, I would grade extra-conservatively; that way, supremely monster-toned one siders like many Morgans which usually have greater toning and vibrancy than others can be graded extra high (while the non-toned side would still get 0). This would make up for the lack of toning on the other side while still giving the 2-sided toners the grade it deserves. Ultimately, while your Flash Index is a great basis and rough sketch for grading toners (in this case -- most specifically for lincolns); it will need to get minor adjustments in various categories depending on the type of coin it is judging. Ex: Silver mercs will not tone the same as Lincolns; nor will they look the same either. Sorry if I came across as critical, just offering my 2 cents to what I think would make your great system even better. :)[/QUOTE]
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