Net Grading And Details Grading On A Capped Bust

My usual advice to a beginning collector is "stay away." This is predicated on the fact that a beginner does not have the subtlety of judgement yet to gauge what is and isn't "minor" problems, nor the ability to judge an appropriate price for a problem coin. With that said, there's no reason written in stone why one cannot deliberately purchase a Details coin if one is satisfied by the look. Just make sure you're well aware of what will cause your more-experienced your peers to point and go, "eeeew!"

A Details grade - which the industry has pretty much entirely shifted to - is an objective evaluation of the exact detail on the coin, notwithstanding whatever caused it to be called "Details." An "AU Details" coin, without the problem, would be an AU coin.

A "net" grade is a subjective evaluation intended to indicate some sort of relative value for a problem coin. So, a "net" VF30 coin could be an EF45 "Details" coin - 45 detail, but knocked down to VF30 value by the problem.

I would much prefer if we all get on the sheet of music which carries the notes of "Details" grading, because valuing a "Details" coin is pretty complex and any two people are likely to disagree. That's why only one of them will win the auction.

I definitely understand wanting to get one with details that you would never be able to afford problem free. I dont see anything wrong with doing that on a limited scale. There are some coins were details coins are fairly popular since most people cant afford problem free ones in any grade.

That said I would just caution to do this rarely. Over time its likely your taste will become pickier as you get more familiar with them. A lot of people do develop an appreciation for a lower grade problem free coin which is why the market is priced the way it is. I mention this because like everyone else youll probably end up upgrading some of your early purchases. A couple details coins that you like no big deal, you just want to tread cautiously so you dont one day look at the album and say I'm not happy with that time to start over.

Coins that would get details grades are difficult to move if you decide to sell for an upgrade. Like mentioned not all details coins are equal even in the same grade for the same coin. In the end its what you enjoy the most though that matters. Following the general trends of market acceptability for problem free coins protects your purchase more, but if the higher grade cleaned ones make you happier there is a value you can place on that as well.