Should coin clubs hold "Grading Parties?"

RWB

Possibly a "Grading Party" dedicated to just one grade and how to apply the knowledge to their own coins? Just a thought - we might be trying to cram too much into educational programs. Younger people are tuned into instant information and gratification. They do not seem to value long, detailed sessions, but can pick up short bursts of material easily.

Just "thinking out loud," here.....

mcarney1173

not a bad idea, an AU-night would definitely be beneficial for most collectors.

Sonorandesertrat

That's a great idea.

MrEureka

Should coin clubs hold "Grading Parties?"

Edited to say "Never mind." (I thought you said "Graying Parties", and obviously those are already routine.)

Frankcoins

I taught a class at the Fort Worth coin club meeting in November. We gave 8 groups of 8 people a set of three
certified coins, all from the same service, either PCGS or NGC, all the same series (Franklin halves, Washington quarters, etc)


The grades were hidden with tape, and the task was for each group to agree on arranging
them from lowest grade to highest.

Only 2 of the 8 (25%) correctly arranged MS63/MS64/MS65

The other 6 (75%) arranged MS63/MS65/MS64.

No "tricky" possible misgraded coins were used. But attractively toned coins were perceived lower on average, and
white flashy coins were perceived higher.

RWB

Anyone have other techniques they have used to teach grading to club members?

johnny9434

experience and a good mentor ( along with a good coin club ) is our best teacher jmho