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snitchard Valued Member United States 420 Posts	Posted 01/31/2012 6:49 pm Poll Question Do you know how to grade coins? Poll Choices Yes No Yes - you must know how to grade to be a successful numismatist No - I collect for fun Rich M. - Collector since 2008 Edited by snitchard 01/31/2012 6:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff

numismaniac Valued Member United States 361 Posts	Posted 02/01/2012 03:00 am If you are going to spend any serious money on a coin you should , at least, have some basic knowledge on the particular series you are collecting. For example-a 1919 Walker and a 1942 Walker are going to have different criteria due to striking issues and other factors. It is difficult and time consuming to know "everything" about all series but I make sure the ones I like and collect I am able to grade. Having said that, even proffesional graders disagree on grades. Report this Post to the Staff
enoilgam Valued Member Australia 243 Posts	Posted 02/01/2012 05:30 am A collector should have a decent knowledge of grading, because of the importance it plays within numismatics. If you are an investor or someone who collects coins with the intention of making a profit, then strong grading skills are a must. Also, collectors and investors alike need to be educated in counterfeit and altered coin detection. Report this Post to the Staff
phankins11 Valued Member United States 355 Posts	Posted 02/01/2012 8:24 pm Is there a "Kinda....I'm learning" vote Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 05:03 am In truth, we're all learning. Anyone can grade coins. The trick is getting others to agree with your grade. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 05:41 am I voted 'No'. I bought my first coin at 14 years old (gold half sovereign). That was 51 years ago. I have to freely admit that I am still learning to grade! And I have a couple of books that deal thoroughly with the subject. I do, however suspect that I must have acquired at least some useful experience in that time. I would NOT like to grade a coin on behalf of any one else but myself, when I may be asked to tell the difference between MS 63,64 and 65 when there may be thousands of dollars involved! Report this Post to the Staff
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