Carol, could we please talk to a grader one night

oreville

carolj: Of course it has to be moderated. It can't be a free for all.

Oh by the way, do we all get free PCGS samples for being so nice?

SportsModerator2

I'll check to see what's sitting at the bottom of my purse..

Bear

CarolJ - You got dark chocolate at the bottom of your purse.
Bears are very fond of dark chocolate. MMMMmmmmmmmmmmm. Bear

To be serious for as moment, I think this is a great idea If people get the right type of
questions in to DonH, it will prove enlightening to all. Even to little bears.

SportsModerator2

Sorry Bear, it's all gone.
Maybe I'll have some at the showdown .

Bear

Okey Dokey

GoldenState

I think it is a fabulous idea to actually exchange ideas with a grader. As a long term collector of middle to high end slabs, with an emphasis on PCGS and NGC "better stuff," I'd love to find out the criteria and rationale that goes into the subjective art of grading.

I think most of us would love to know more about the process from the "inside out," and would welcome an intelligent dialogue. Sometimes, we tend to overgrade some of our own coins, based on our "wishing the grade to be true." Those of you who've taken hammers, saws, and pliers to slabs can attest to that which I've said.

Once again, an excellent idea, and one that I shall welcome participating in.

Bulldog

I think that this is a great idea for the members. I just can't understand why PCGS would stick their collective azzes on the line for something like this. This could backfire and become a mess for PCGS.

Just my nickels worth

Bulldog

doereme

Carol, Thank you for getting the wheels rolling on this. I think it will be very educational if it comes to pass. I can't wait !!

DMWJR

Carol, thanks so much. Please let us know when we can post our real questions.

quattrocoins

BIG THANKS to both Don for starting this thread, and Carol for answering it in a big way! Class acts on both parts!

Looking forward to it's fuition.

Regards,

Don