1909 VDB RB MS-64?

Purchased this slabbed at a below cost of what it is "suppose to be worth." I couldn't see a clear picture of it online, so newbie me went ahead and bought it. It has been graded by the National Numismeatic Certification, and from past posts here I see some negative remarks. I didn't buy from the man associated on ebay with it. This person has a 100% feedback and bought it himself from an auction. However, once in hand it looks of a lessor quality with the nicks on the arm and other pitting. Could this have been cleaned? I'm now concentrating on pennies, and want have been cataloging all I have come across to pass down. So, I want to get all graded as close as possible. I value all your opinions. Thus far I've learned quite a bit on grading. Thanks in advance for taking a look at this.