@USSID17 said:
I think I got ripped-off!! Although, I hear these things are difficult to grade. That, or I went to the wrong TPG'er!!
Why did you submit it for grading?
You're right, why submit it for grading... My inexperience! I thought it would come back Mid-Mint State but even with that, the off-setting cost of grading wasn't smart! I was also testing my non-professional grading skills. I think I'm learning the hard way!!
@USSID17 said:
I think I got ripped-off!! Although, I hear these things are difficult to grade. That, or I went to the wrong TPG'er!!
ball.
Why did you submit it for grading?
You're right, why submit it for grading... My inexperience! I thought it would come back Mid-Mint State but even with that, the off-setting cost of grading wasn't smart! I was also testing my non-professional grading skills. I think I'm learning the hard way!!
Better to learn the hard way than not at all. 👍
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
You're right, why submit it for grading... My inexperience! I thought it would come back Mid-Mint State but even with that, the off-setting cost of grading wasn't smart! I was also testing my non-professional grading skills. I think I'm learning the hard way!!
It's much better to pay your "tuition" on grading fees taking a stab at common date MS Buffalo Nickels than jumping in with both feet and a boat anchor and trying to cherry pick MS Trade Dollars or SLD's... I've see people pay dearly for the experience you just had... welcome to The Club!
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In my opinion it’s the only way to learn. If someone would have sat down with me and said this is a coin that you have graded and this is one that you do not. I’m sure I still would have made most of the same mistakes.
Unless of course it was full time at
The Feld Numismatic Society
But who can afford that
@USSID17 said:
I think I got ripped-off!! Although, I hear these things are difficult to grade. That, or I went to the wrong TPG'er!!
Why did you submit it for grading?
You're right, why submit it for grading... My inexperience! I thought it would come back Mid-Mint State but even with that, the off-setting cost of grading wasn't smart! I was also testing my non-professional grading skills. I think I'm learning the hard way!!
This is an inexpensive tuition and a great way to learn. If you do not befriend a more experienced numismatist that can mentor you in grading then sending in coins from time.to.time to hone grading skills is not a bad exercise...
There are great books out there for each series that can also help you learn to grade.
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Too much glare from the harsh lighting to judge the luster, the strike says MS65 but that is all I can say.
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Thanks! Sorry, these are the best pictures I could take. But you already answered my question.
Looks 66.
Based on those pictures, I think it’s just as likely the coin is AU, as it is 65 or better.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I'll guess 64.
MS65. It's impossible to tell with those photos. 50/50 chance of it being high AU as MFeld said.
Looks like wear, hidden by the glare....Maybe, maybe not.... High AU... Cheers, RickO
You beat me to it. I like it as 64 too.
Pete
I think I got ripped-off!! Although, I hear these things are difficult to grade. That, or I went to the wrong TPG'er!!
That’s not an especially difficult coin to grade, but your images don’t allow for meaningful grade guesses.
Why did you submit it for grading?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
You're right, why submit it for grading... My inexperience! I thought it would come back Mid-Mint State but even with that, the off-setting cost of grading wasn't smart! I was also testing my non-professional grading skills. I think I'm learning the hard way!!
Better to learn the hard way than not at all. 👍
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
It's much better to pay your "tuition" on grading fees taking a stab at common date MS Buffalo Nickels than jumping in with both feet and a boat anchor and trying to cherry pick MS Trade Dollars or SLD's... I've see people pay dearly for the experience you just had... welcome to The Club!
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In my opinion it’s the only way to learn. If someone would have sat down with me and said this is a coin that you have graded and this is one that you do not. I’m sure I still would have made most of the same mistakes.
Unless of course it was full time at
The Feld Numismatic Society
But who can afford that
This is an inexpensive tuition and a great way to learn. If you do not befriend a more experienced numismatist that can mentor you in grading then sending in coins from time.to.time to hone grading skills is not a bad exercise...
There are great books out there for each series that can also help you learn to grade.