Fingerprints? Call Forensics
mr3holesinone
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I'm kind of surprised that no one has mentioned the possibility of having the fingerprints on coins compared to those of the graders on the staffs of the grading services. If the graders were required to be fingerprinted as a requirement of employment, it would seem a relatively easy task of seeing who the culprit is (or isn't!).
I would think that SOME fingerprints are the result of a grader's clumsiness once the coins arrive for grading. On the other hand, and this won't be a popular statement, I just have to believe that MORE are from the collectors and dealers who submit them.
A fingerprint comparison would quickly solve these questions and give the grading companies proof that it wasn't caused during the grading process.
Also, I suppose the people unpackaging the submissions and those who ultimately seal the coins in the slabs could also be suspects until proven innocent.
I would think that SOME fingerprints are the result of a grader's clumsiness once the coins arrive for grading. On the other hand, and this won't be a popular statement, I just have to believe that MORE are from the collectors and dealers who submit them.
A fingerprint comparison would quickly solve these questions and give the grading companies proof that it wasn't caused during the grading process.
Also, I suppose the people unpackaging the submissions and those who ultimately seal the coins in the slabs could also be suspects until proven innocent.
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1. 7-17-81 Warrenton GC Driver 310 yards 7th Hole (Par 4)
2. 5-22-99 Warrenton GC 6 iron 189 yards 10th Hole
3. 7-23-99 Oak Meadow CC 5 iron 180 yards 17th Hole
4. 9-19-99 Country Lake GC 6 iron 164 yards 15th Hole
5. 8-30-09 Country Lake GC Driver 258 yards 17th Hole (Par 4)
Collector of Barber Halves, Commems, MS64FBL Frankies, Full Step Jeffersons & Mint state Washington Quarters
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