Submission results, close again, but no cigar.

Russ · February 13, 2003 7:38AM

PCGS Order Status for Invoice # 3038418

LINE # CERT # COIN DATE DENOMINATION VARIETY GRADE
1 90046260 1964 50C Accented Hair PR68 PR68
2 90046267 1964 50C Accented Hair PR64 PR68
2 90046264 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR67
2 90046265 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR67
2 90046266 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR67
2 90046261 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR66
2 90046262 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR66
2 90046263 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR65
3 90046268 1962 50C PR64DC PR66CAM

Date Received: 01/03/2003
Date Shipped: No Date Specified

My grades in bold. I've been working to try and become 100% accurate in my grading. I keep coming close, but I still can't get there - usually have some off by a point up or down. It's frustrating coming close, but never getting there. Does anybody ever hit 100%?

The Frankie was a WAG. It has some hairlines, apparently enough to keep it at 64. I didn't think there was snowball's chance it would do DCAM, though.

I don't know what happened on the second Accented Hair, but I'll bet I missed some hairlines. That's what puts these in a 64 holder. I've gotten pretty good at spotting them, but it looks like I blew it on this one. I'll be checking that one closely when it gets back.

Russ, NCNE

MadMarty · February 13, 2003 7:42AM

Not bad, when are we going to see a PR69DCAM AH out of you??? Also, what do you do with the 65s??

LucyBop · February 13, 2003 7:44AM

the 62 was a lock for DCAM! So saith the HepKitty!

Russ · February 13, 2003 7:44AM

<< Also, what do you do with the 65s?? >>

Same thing I do with all the grades. Put them in my stash.

Russ, NCNE

Russ · February 13, 2003 7:45AM

<< the 62 was a lock for DCAM! So saith the HepKitty! >>

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You were right.

Russ, NCNE

littlewicher · February 13, 2003 7:45AM

Congratulations on the DCAM Franklin Half!

mbbiker · February 13, 2003 7:46AM

What would you want more a PR64DC or a PR66CAM?

LucyBop · February 13, 2003 7:47AM

As i said in a earlier thread, Deep mirrors and a black and white contrast...... Gotta give PCGs to many reasons for the designation...

Russ · February 13, 2003 7:48AM

<< What would you want more a PR64DC or a PR66CAM? >>

If it were me, I'd prefer the lower graded DCAM.

Russ, NCNE

TheNumish · February 13, 2003 7:48AM

When you consistently get to 100% I will personally fly to Washington and bow down to you as the God of grading. I'll even shave my head, wear a robe and chant "Russ is a God, Russ is a God!!!!"

agfox · February 13, 2003 7:48AM

Nice Russ.. seems you were way off only on one of them, but yer derned close on the rest. Grats on that DCAM.. bet she's a beaut.

Russ · February 13, 2003 7:57AM

Jay,

I know I'm probably being unrealistic, but I'd like to hit it just once, than I'd be happy (well, maybe

).

Russ, NCNE

clw54 · February 13, 2003 8:02AM

Betcha if you cracked them all out and resubmitted them, some of the grades would come back different.

Russ · February 13, 2003 8:35AM

clw54,

You are, of course, correct. I don't even have to bet; been there, done that, and they do. I should know better.

Russ, NCNE

matteproof · February 13, 2003 8:48AM

Hi Russ. You know, it is entirely possible that YOUR grades are the correct ones! Certified grades are not necessarily always correct. I have a number of half dimes in slabs that I KNOW are undergraded - some of them grossly undergraded (and some that are overgraded too). You know the Kennedy Series well Russ, and if you have been as focused on your grading them as you mentioned, then you should be comfortable in trusting your own grading judgment too. If the numerous grading services were ALWAYS correct in their grading, then there would be no such thing as the "crack out game."

matteproof

DHeath · February 13, 2003 8:58AM

Seems like that is just over ½ point variance, even with the 4 point whopper. That'll do.

greghansen · February 13, 2003 9:09AM

I'd say you did a remarkable job save for the problem coin. The ones you were a point off on, some you were high, and some you were low. Can't do any better than that. If you can figureout what happened on the problem coin, I'd say you did great as far as getting grading feedback.

Russ · February 13, 2003 9:33AM

<< If you can figureout what happened on the problem coin >>

Greg,

I'm sure it's hairlines, that's what it always is when I blow one this badly. With PCGS, you can have a big 'ol fat milk spot, and still squeeze out a 66, but have more than a couple hairlines and whamo! You're in a 64 holder.

Russ, NCNE

PhillyJoe · February 13, 2003 9:50AM

Russ,
Any more A/Hs in the pipeline being graded?

Joe

Russ · February 13, 2003 9:50AM

Wait a friggin' minute! I just realized the data entry drone punched them in out of order! The cert numbers sequentially match the order they appear on the invoice. Here's the real deal in correct order:

PCGS Order Status for Invoice # 3038418

LINE # CERT # COIN DATE DENOMINATION VARIETY GRADE
1 90046260 1964 50C Accented Hair PR68 PR68
2 90046261 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR68
2 90046262 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR67
2 90046263 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR67
2 90046264 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR67
2 90046265 1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PR66
2 90046266 1964 50C Accented Hair PR66 PR66
2 90046267 1964 50C Accented Hair PR64 PR65
3 90046268 1962 50C PR64DC PR66CAM

Date Received: 01/03/2003
Date Shipped: 02/13/2003

Other than the Frankie I was within a point on every single one. I feel MUCH better now!

Russ, NCNE

Russ · February 13, 2003 9:52AM

Joe,

I have three in on a submission (#3038419) that arrived on the 23rd of last month. I also have 22 more that haven't yet been submitted.

Russ, NCNE

LucyBop · February 13, 2003 10:00AM

<< Other than the Frankie I was >>

Boop Be Ba Doop!

Submission results, close again, but no cigar.

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