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Is there a Reverse Reconsideration for us Lowball collectors.

Can this service work in reverse for us lowball collectors that get grades that are considered "To High?"
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But maybe upon request, or if specified on the submission form? Honestly can't say.
Try speaking with a rep over the phone. Probably the best way to get a clear answer.
But my gut tells me that this is just a little too far-fetched.
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coins for a couple days, then regrades it.
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<< <i>No, I'm not kidding. Check out the FR02 Albany in my lowball set and tell me why it isn't PO01. >>
Slightly too much reverse detail.
PCGS will grade the strong side of a mintstate coin least (in other words, say you have a Morgan with a near flawless reverse and an MS63'ish obverse- that coin will not get the MS65 grade. PCGS doesn't average each side but rather the weakest will warrant the grade).
Now, with these lowballs it is sort of the reverse. The "strongest" side (with more detail) will counterbalance the "PO1" side and raise the grade, in your case with the Albany to a FA2.
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I've tried it with mixed success.
I have had better luck in cracking them out and resubmiting.
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First you have to send it to _ _ _ to get the coveted Brown Sticker™, preferably with Crossed Palms (implying a lock double downgrade), then submit it.
<< <i>Now, with these lowballs it is sort of the reverse. The "strongest" side (with more detail) will counterbalance the "PO1" side and raise the grade, in your case with the Albany to a FA2. >>
This has been my experience also. I don't think it should be so, but it is.
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<< <i>Fair-2 means it needs a few more days in the rock tumbler followed by another few weeks in the leather bag to get to PO1 >>
Please do that with a 1970-D Kennedy half and get it into a PCGS holder.
I'll then pay you $500. for it.
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<< <i>Fair-2 means it needs a few more days in the rock tumbler followed by another few weeks in the leather bag to get to PO1 >>
No one has ever done it here though many have boasted they could. Plus, there are more purists who look for NW vs AW (natural vs. artificial wear, ie rock tumblers).
The OP and I have discussed many times, and there definitely is a double standard on grading lowball coins. Sometimes requesting DH to look at them has helped though it takes longer to get the submission back. Graders have never encountered a FR-2 vs a PO-1 Albany-- it's that rare.
For example, a 1916 D Mercury Dime has to be 'all there' to get a G4, o/w AG3 it gets. 3.9=3 'about good' (or any other key date like it, 1901 S Barber 25c, 1916 SLQ, etc etc)
But for lowball coins (how does PCGS know a submitter is going for lowball? Well, it's not that difficult based upon the coin itself- 'why is this 1982 Kennedy being submitted, not worth the grading fee?'), they give it the 'benefit' and round it up to G4. Maybe I should talk more of the PO-1 vs FR-2, because that is where there is less objectivity. PCGS has pretty clear objective criteria for AG3 and G4 (like wear into the lettering around the rims) and Reverse Grades these. Our host knows how to get coins re-submitted.
For those that don't get the thrill in the chase of condition rarity in lower grade coins not meant to be circulated or worn, I say.... GOOD! Enough competition as it is already. And it's my stupid money anyway.
I love the look of naturally worn silver, which is as inexplicable as to why I prefer strawberry over vanilla ice cream- purely subjective.
But the thrill in the chase, and wondering what stories these pieces could tell is quite addictive nonetheless.
I can just see PCGS scratching their heads when you guys complain that a coin has been graded too high.
PCGS is probably trying trying figure out a new column on the submission form allowing you to put a maximun grade requirement, instead of just the minimum grade.
No way should a PO01 Albany show any part of the beaver's ear, unless it is net graded.
As for CAC, a red beanie for likely downgrades might be useful to the lowballers.
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