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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Edited by paralyse
07/27/2015 12:40 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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VF details. Cleaned. I would not grade it EF, but the TPGs sometimes do.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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It's a problem-free coin (no details grade.)
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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Then it may be the pictures giving it a washed-out appearance. I would not buy it as problem-free based on those pictures.
In that case, it may be a very badly-struck EF-45 to AU-55. I can't judge the luster or wear from the pictures, but my guess would be low AU.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't agree with PCGS's straight grade here. I would call it VF-35 Details, Cleaned and no better. I know which seller this coin is from, I can tell from the pictures, and therein lies your problems. Big dealers can often get problem coins straight graded by TPG's by putting psychological pressure on the graders due to the amount of business they give the company. |
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United States
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PCGS caught slipping here?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Oh well. I've got return privileges. I may use them if enough people tell me I'm getting skunked :) I don't plan on reselling the coin, but if it's really overgraded by that much (a details grade would make it almost worthless), I think I'll send it right back. I don't buy details-graded coins in slabs, it's a terrible waste of money, and if there's something rare or extremely expensive I'll buy a nice looking raw piece that would probably bag out at a TPG. I have bought only two other coins from this particular seller, and both of them once in hand looked quite acceptable, but they were a bit more expensive than this one, and both were green CACs. He's not one of my top 5-10 sellers, but I tend to buy on impulse. There are some sellers I've bought 20-30+ coins from that I trust 100%, and others I'm not sure I trust, even bigger sellers like this one. Thanks for the input so far. It helps me figure out what's what in a world full of questionable whats. PCGS has it as XF-40. I'll probably add the seller to my future "no way, Jose" list based on your feedback here after I decide whether or not to keep it. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry not really a fan of this one. The surfaces look like they have been messed with in my opinion. VF-details.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Buy the coin not the holder. If me, I'd return it and look for a nicer one.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It was bought on the basis of looking more AU than XF - the surfaces caught my eye, compared to the usual darker toning. It seemed to be quite nice for the grade. I'd have bought it if it were in an ANACS or NGC holder, as well.
Sending it back when I receive it.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is an O-136. XF40 isn't an unreasonable grade for a TPG, maybe the grader saw this one as "market acceptable". |
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United States
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I don't mind the 40 grade, but these surfaces just can't be original  |
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