Getting the hang of CAC

hummingbird_coins

I am on my third CAC sticker submission so far. Here is a breakdown of my endeavors.
Submission 1: 2/6 coins passed - 33% accuracy
Submission 2: 10/13 coins passed - 77% accuracy
Submission 3: 20/22 coins passed - 91% accuracy with 2 gold stickers
I have learned a few things along the way. The first time, I submitted a rattler with PVC residue and didn’t know it was PVC until I got the red sticker. Now I check every coin from all angles and light types before I submit them. I also learned how important it is for all grading factors (strike, luster, surface preservation, and eye appeal) to be present in order for a coin to be considered high quality. In my first submission, I also sent a Morgan dollar in an old holder with a super clean cheek, but it had unattractive reverse toning that was hiding some marks.
Anyway, here is the group photo along with a few of my favorites.

MsMorrisine

good job

logger7

You clearly know what you're doing. I get 20 coins a year for sticker review, only pay for those that pass. I haven't had any this year I considered worth submitting.

BruceS

Nice!

BigFrankie

WOW! Great results.

The 1856 Large Date Liberty Seated Dime is exceptional (based on the TV). I would add that to my collection in two seconds!

Do you have a large photo of the 1845 AU58+? You don't see too many AU58+ Beaned Liberty Seated Dimes.

johnny9434

Wtg on the coin cac's

hummingbird_coins

@BigFrankie said:
WOW! Great results.

The 1856 Large Date Liberty Seated Dime is exceptional (based on the TV). I would add that to my collection in two seconds!

Do you have a large photo of the 1845 AU58+? You don't see too many AU58+ Beaned Liberty Seated Dimes.

I underestimated it when I submitted for grading, and sent it in the Economy tier. Unfortunately, even though it got upcharged as a Regular submission after grading, it did not get a photo.

USMarine6

Knowledge is power

DisneyFan

@hummingbird_coins said:
Submission 3: 20/22 coins passed - 91% accuracy with 2 gold stickers
I have learned a few things along the way. The first time, I submitted a rattler with PVC residue and didn’t know it was PVC until I got the red sticker. Now I check every coin from all angles and light types before I submit them.

You are doing GREAT! That 1853 dime is lovely. Where are you finding your coins?

hummingbird_coins

@DisneyFan said:

@hummingbird_coins said:
Submission 3: 20/22 coins passed - 91% accuracy with 2 gold stickers
I have learned a few things along the way. The first time, I submitted a rattler with PVC residue and didn’t know it was PVC until I got the red sticker. Now I check every coin from all angles and light types before I submit them.

You are doing GREAT! That 1853 dime is lovely. Where are you finding your coins?

Thanks!
Coincidentally enough, the Rhode Island and the gold beans on either side were from the same online auction. The walker was from a coin show. All the rest were from eBay, and the new PCGS holders represent the ones I purchased raw. (However, it feels like raw coins have been more competitive lately - the same two or three bidders seem to always put in nuclear bids on the exact coins I am interested in.)

FlyingAl

NICE! Incredible results.

Very few people could replicate that with such a large grouping.

MEJ7070

20/22 is really impressive. Well done 👍

jfriedm56

Wow! What a great outcome for your submissions. You did quite well. Nice going!
Zack.

LeeBone

Now try for a perfect sub

J/K, great job!

No Headlights

Don't be surprised if your CAC "education" continues, Congrats on your last submission.

BigFrankie

@hummingbird_coins said:

@DisneyFan said:

@hummingbird_coins said:
Submission 3: 20/22 coins passed - 91% accuracy with 2 gold stickers
I have learned a few things along the way. The first time, I submitted a rattler with PVC residue and didn’t know it was PVC until I got the red sticker. Now I check every coin from all angles and light types before I submit them.

You are doing GREAT! That 1853 dime is lovely. Where are you finding your coins?

Thanks!
Coincidentally enough, the Rhode Island and the gold beans on either side were from the same online auction. The walker was from a coin show. All the rest were from eBay, and the new PCGS holders represent the ones I purchased raw. (However, it feels like raw coins have been more competitive lately - the same two or three bidders seem to always put in nuclear bids on the exact coins I am interested in.)

Considering many of your coins were purchased raw, the Bean results are even more impressive!

kaz

Well done!