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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks guys. Nearly all red seal (USN) stars of any denomination before the 1953 series are tough in higher grades.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Would you ever consider getting it re-holdered by another TPG? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
CK - Yes, for sure. I have lots of CGA notes and try to cut/resubmit one or two every time I send a batch to PMG, with pretty good results so far. But "cracking" is a riskier bet in paper money than in coins, imho.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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But "cracking" is a riskier bet in paper money than in coins, imho. The risk of a lower grade? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
It's more complicated than that. I tend to pay less for CGA notes and expect a lower grade (not always) on resubmission to PMG, so it comes down to price paid plus re-grading costs compared to market value in a major holder. Often this is minimal but sometimes the upside is enticing. Big question: should you let the next owner make the choice? Here is one I ponder:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
900 Posts |
I have found three one dollar notes in the past two months  |
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Valued Member
United States
122 Posts |
Recently got a $1 note from my dad's "collection" of odds and ends of coins, etc. Will try to post a photo if it's a decent date / number worth looking at ... It is series 1969 D serial number is J00000123*
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Nice fancy low S/N. Show us a pic!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That sounds like a showpiece, 91o, and worthy of some photos here!
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Valued Member
United States
122 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
122 Posts |
It took me a bit to figure out the photo posting again, but there's the 00000123 star note.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
634 Posts |
 That is quite a bill, thanks for sharing! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Great note. Condition is a little rough but still a very cool serial. Nice!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Great note, a real keeper, looks no less than EF.
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Valued Member
United States
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Oh, my! What a wonderful 123 Star Note! I'm very jealous!  |
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