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Pillar of the Community
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@Ty2020b, You already know what I'm going to say.  I'll just give an old quote I heard long ago about basketball players. I can't remember who said it, but it went something like this. When asked if he preferred short quick players or tall slow players, the coach chose tall players and explained why: "Quick guys get tired, but tall guys never get short." To paraphrase that, bright luster gets tarnished, but strong strikes never grow weak. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I like the strike on #2 but wish there was some luster on the coin . I don't agree with NGC grade of MS-65 . #1 has the luster but I don't like the obverse . Under tough scrutiny I'll take door #2 .  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I had a feeling you'd sway towards strike FC!
I actually just messaged the seller in regards to the luster of #2. The NGC photos are horrendous to say the least, but they do show more luster than the sellers pics. We'll see what they say.
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02/16/2021 8:42 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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#1 - bright and eye catching.
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"Quick guys get tired, but tall guys never get short."
To paraphrase that, bright luster gets tarnished, but strong strikes never grow weak. Interesting point worth consideration.  Quote:
I actually just messaged the seller in regards to the luster of #2. The NGC photos are horrendous to say the least, but they do show more luster than the sellers pics. We'll see what they say.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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So I ended up going with #1.
While I do look at the strike as a pro on this one, the lack of luster and number of marks were more than I could overlook. At the end of the day, I don't feel this is a technical MS65. At 64 money I'd be a buyer all day. Couldn't pull the trigger at 65 money.
Will post in hand pics when it arrives and add it to my signature links of the buff thread and registry.
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Pillar of the Community
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I didn't give an opinion earlier, but I definitely would have gone with #1. The difference in strike is not nearly as pronounced as the difference in luster and eye appeal. Looking forward to your pics.
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So I ended up going with #1.  Quote:
Will post in hand pics when it arrives and add it to my signature links of the buff thread and registry. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@Ty2020b, The beauty of collecting is the freedom to collect what we want. Choosing the coin that you enjoy is the heart of why we all collect. Enjoy, and never second guess! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very well said FC, and thank you!   |
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