Interview with Don Willis – Discussing the Term PQ

RaginsteveK

yes- in discussing coins among friends;
otherwise, I can't imagine any mention of PQ coins -except with coins-for-sale....

{most of} my tentative PQs are not for sale; none of the others will be sold unless someone offers me an unreal premium, which they could do only if they knew that the coins WERE for sale.

coinkat

very nice 26-D Lincoln...

19Lyds

PQ = Pretty Quick!

Barberian

If you want to the definition and examples of PQ coins, go look up posts where TomB shows off his most recent purchases. That's how I characterize PQ.

Bear

This again brings up the question as to whether PCGS should or

would ever add a designation to its grading to designate a measure

of superior condition and or appearance. It could be possible for PCGS

to address both issues by designating a diamond to represent the top

half of a grade and a letter ,such as A for superior appearance.

Such an improved grading system would be an aid to the collector and would

certainly increase regrading fees for the company. PCGS has always sought to

be the cutting edge of grading services, thus now may well be a time to take a

such a forward leap. Thus I can see say a MS-65 diamond/A which would be a truly

premium coin from all aspects and deserving of a significantly higher value. It would

also mitigate some of the large gaps in pricing between two adjoining grades in a

number of series.


Now, as for the question of how one determines if a coin has superior appearance,

I see no reason why a concensus of experienced TP Graders can not reach such a

decision. Even for advertising, what could be better then a handful of PCGS Diamonds.

Robb

I have three dollars left in my wallet, sure you guys don't want to charge for this interview?

Bear

Now Robb, Let us not be snide.

If your money is in the form of a three

dollar bill, It could be valuable.