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<p>[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 7946917, member: 13650"]Well, the odds are on your side so far. Obviously examine yours so you know they at least have a chance at 70s. No obvious marks or spots. </p><p><br /></p><p> Right now, NGC census is showing Type 1s at only 41 in PF 69 and 952 have made PF70. 95.9% got 70s.</p><p><br /></p><p> Type 2s are at 25 PF69s and 919 in PF 70. 97.3% got 70s. The odds are good. I want to send mine in but haven't got around to it. Was hoping to send them with Morgans and save on shipping and handling fees.</p><p><br /></p><p> Edit: Just wanted to add, I believe the reverse proof finish is more durable compared to mirror fields of regular proofs. I think they lend themselves to getting 70s a lot easier. Imperfections can be hidden easier in design elements compared to a smooth mirror. These having the design elements as the mirror finish hides stuff while the wide open, flat fields are already a rough texture. Just a casual observation.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 7946917, member: 13650"]Well, the odds are on your side so far. Obviously examine yours so you know they at least have a chance at 70s. No obvious marks or spots. Right now, NGC census is showing Type 1s at only 41 in PF 69 and 952 have made PF70. 95.9% got 70s. Type 2s are at 25 PF69s and 919 in PF 70. 97.3% got 70s. The odds are good. I want to send mine in but haven't got around to it. Was hoping to send them with Morgans and save on shipping and handling fees. Edit: Just wanted to add, I believe the reverse proof finish is more durable compared to mirror fields of regular proofs. I think they lend themselves to getting 70s a lot easier. Imperfections can be hidden easier in design elements compared to a smooth mirror. These having the design elements as the mirror finish hides stuff while the wide open, flat fields are already a rough texture. Just a casual observation.[/QUOTE]
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