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Paper Money TPG Opinions Wanted~

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 Posted 10/23/2009  8:05 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add clembo to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I need to pick your brains here paper money hounds regarding Third Party Grading (TPGs) for paper money.

Which do you have most confidence in and why?

There is a reason I ask this. Many of you know I am not big on slabbing coins or paper but occasionally I do. About 3 months ago PCGS was running one of their specials so I sent a few notes in from work.
The notes in question were two consecutive 1999 $1 Atlanta star notes. Only 640,000 printed and I got these from a fresh pack of singles in my "truck stop days".

Now with the centering of the notes (especially the green seal) I figured one at MS64 and the other possibly a 66. Today I got the word. Both have graded MS66PPQ! Yes, I'll post pics when I actually get them.

I plan on selling all of my stuff before my time on this world is over so I keep an eye on prices naturally.

I found this one on First City Curreny's website listed at $595 as the highest graded. I know, and respect the owner by the way. Very knowledgable and just a heck of a guy. Here's his PMG MS67.

http://www.fstctycurr.com/images/99fstar.jpg

Now, I am by no means a proffesional paper grader but to me this is not a 67 note any more than the "lesser" of my notes is. To me the green seal centering is too far off.


So as I said ANY opinions would be appreciated. One of my notes I feel did merit a 66 but not both.

Thanks for your input.

clembo
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 Posted 10/25/2009  09:58 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add numismo to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and unfortunately in the eye of the grader also. Just as in coins, I think paper money grading standards today are much diluted for increased profit potential. It's all about the Benjamins.
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