@gtstang said:
What I read between the lines in that article is if a prospective buyer knows the coin sold previously in a lesser grade for less money, they see it as the grading game and choose not to play. I see nothing wrong with their decision especially if the money asked is multiples of the previous sale price at the lowest grade.
This, although I can see other reasons why some might avoid + graded coins
@savitale said:
Does the plus mean it has a higher technical grade, or that it has eye appeal?
Higher technical grade.
Actually, both. “Plus Grades" exhibit exceptional eye appeal for the grade and constitute the top 30% of the coins in the grade.” Link: https://www.pcgs.com/grades
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@savitale said:
Does the plus mean it has a higher technical grade, or that it has eye appeal?
Higher technical grade.
Actually, both. “Plus Grades" exhibit exceptional eye appeal for the grade and constitute the top 30% of the coins in the grade.” Link: https://www.pcgs.com/grades
Interesting...I never knew that. Thanks for the accurate and concise info.
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@savitale said:
Does the plus mean it has a higher technical grade, or that it has eye appeal?
Higher technical grade.
Actually, both. “Plus Grades" exhibit exceptional eye appeal for the grade and constitute the top 30% of the coins in the grade.” Link: https://www.pcgs.com/grades
Interesting...I never knew that. Thanks for the accurate and concise info.
Did they change this? It used to say "top 10%" when it first came out IIRC. The + % still averages 2%. I understand not all grades are eligible but it's still way less than 30%. Am I wrong here?
@savitale said:
Does the plus mean it has a higher technical grade, or that it has eye appeal?
Higher technical grade.
Actually, both. “Plus Grades" exhibit exceptional eye appeal for the grade and constitute the top 30% of the coins in the grade.” Link: https://www.pcgs.com/grades
Interesting...I never knew that. Thanks for the accurate and concise info.
Did they change this? It used to say "top 10%" when it first came out IIRC. The + % still averages 2%. I understand not all grades are eligible but it's still way less than 30%. Am I wrong here?
I, too, thought that it used to say top 10%.
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@RogerB said:
With "grades" being nothing but opinions, and unstable ones at that, one must look at the coin through their own experience to determine if some "grade" or added symbol is meaningful or capricious.
I agree this is what it boils down to. If you don't agree with a + then you wouldn't want to pay the extra for a supposed premium coin. If you do agree with a +, chances are you are willing to pay more over the base grade for it.
@davids5104 said:
The book CAC coins offers to new members.... it say plus grades value is often 20% of the difference between the two grades.
MS64 is 500
MS65 IS 2000
THEN 64+ is 800
Rather than use a general formula (which I believe is going to be off, far too often to use safely,) I'd utilize data from actual sales, as well as price guides.
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I think some collectors may avoid "+" grades because they see the coin as maxed out. Better than a 64 but clearly something held it back from 65, so it gets the plus. Many times, I see a plus grade that is very eye appealing (toning/strike/luster) but a couple dings in the wrong place preclude it from a 66.
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This, although I can see other reasons why some might avoid + graded coins
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Does the plus mean it has a higher technical grade, or that it has eye appeal?
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Higher technical grade.
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Where talking about plus + coins and nobody has posted one
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Actually, both. “Plus Grades" exhibit exceptional eye appeal for the grade and constitute the top 30% of the coins in the grade.” Link: https://www.pcgs.com/grades
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Interesting...I never knew that. Thanks for the accurate and concise info.
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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Did they change this? It used to say "top 10%" when it first came out IIRC. The + % still averages 2%. I understand not all grades are eligible but it's still way less than 30%. Am I wrong here?
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
I, too, thought that it used to say top 10%.
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I'm assuming the story changes if the top pop is 67 and your newly graded coin is 67+.
I agree this is what it boils down to. If you don't agree with a + then you wouldn't want to pay the extra for a supposed premium coin. If you do agree with a +, chances are you are willing to pay more over the base grade for it.
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The book CAC coins offers to new members.... it say plus grades value is often 20% of the difference between the two grades.
MS64 is 500
MS65 IS 2000
THEN 64+ is 800
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Rather than use a general formula (which I believe is going to be off, far too often to use safely,) I'd utilize data from actual sales, as well as price guides.
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Have no clue. But if really like coin / price would be buyer.
Here's a + I'm happy to have:
I would not exclude any grade if I like the coin/if it "speaks" to me.
I think some collectors may avoid "+" grades because they see the coin as maxed out. Better than a 64 but clearly something held it back from 65, so it gets the plus. Many times, I see a plus grade that is very eye appealing (toning/strike/luster) but a couple dings in the wrong place preclude it from a 66.
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