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Valued Member
United States
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Poll Question
I am currently putting together a certified set of Franklins. I don't have an unlimited budget and may need to decide whether FBLs are more important than grade. I am specifically thinking of the 53-S and the 63. For instance, would you choose an MS65 witout FBL or MS63 with FBL?
Thoughts?
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Valued Member
United States
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Franklins in MS65 are very reasonably priced compared to other issues. Personally, I would rather have the higher grade.
If you do go the Full Bell Lines route, there is a noticeable difference in attribution between PCGS and NGC. I believe it has been discussed here previously and that NGC is more demanding in its requirements than PCGS.
Interesting to see how the poll turns out.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I voted to sacrifice FBL for grade. Ultimately, though, eye appeal is the most important factor.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Most will sacrifice FBL for grade since the 53 S would be a show stopper for the vast majority of people
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Grade and eye appeal are everything for me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think there is an issue with the poll since voted for FBL with lower grade but that shows as having zero votes. anyone can put together a set of MS65 Franklins, a challenge is MS franklins with FBL. What we like however doesn't matter; ultimately its your choice
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Moderator
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I think there is an issue with the poll since voted for FBL with lower grade but that shows as having zero votes. Interesting. Mods can see a list of who voted, and you're not on it. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Should only be considered in MS grades (that have no wear).
Wear would mask if FBL or not.
Having said that,
I would prefer an FBL in MS60, to a non FBL MS62.
I would not prefer an FBL in MS63, to a non FBL in MS65.
Still comes down to a matter of value judgement.
That judgement has to be yours.
If grades are the same, then a no brainer: Choose the FBL every time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will take MS65 w/o FLB anytime over MS63 w/FBL.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5029 Posts |
Give me the higher grade with eye appeal any day.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Technical Grade + Eye Appeal = Value.
Strike is a post numerical assignment under eye appeal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I voted grade over FBL designation as well.
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Valued Member
United States
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I looked for a decent 1953-S for years. I had a shabby one in my Dansco I needed to upgrade.
Well I found one at the Manchester, New Hampshire show for $38. Pretty nice coin.
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United States
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Interesting. Mods can see a list of who voted, and you're not on it. Makes since it would lose both pieces of information. I do find it odd that no one has votes FBL.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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If you choose to go FBL over grade, be sure to have a high coin budget . But that's not even an issue per-say . I would much rather have a frosty white MS-65 w/out FBL . Then a 63 with FBL hands down .  |
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