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DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Coin #1 is by far the key in this group. It's very difficult in any MS grade.
Coin #2 graded exactly what I expected; ANACS was way off. It's VAM (6B).
Coin #3 and #4 were as expected; not an easy VAM.
Coin #5 was a disappointment and a wasted grading fee; it's better than the previous two.
When in doubt, don't.

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    coin #5 wasn't a vam-9 ?
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin #5 was and is a VAM 9. PCGS just doesn't attribute them.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • lostincoinslostincoins Posts: 4,278 ✭
    Hey Dennis why did you want to crack these out and get them reholdered? I am just wondering because of the grades you got. It the value of the new slab enough of an increase to cover fees and shipping?
  • KoveKove Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭✭
    It looks like PCGS got them all just right. NGC had been spot on, and ANACS was a little generous.
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hey Dennis why did you want to crack these out and get them reholdered? I am just wondering because of the grades you got. It the value of the new slab enough of an increase to cover fees and shipping? >>


    Coin #1 gains about $400 in value in the PCGS holder.
    Coin #3 and #4 gain about $100 each.

    I simply wanted the other two in PCGS holders; I do that a lot.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • lostincoinslostincoins Posts: 4,278 ✭
    Thank you for the reply Denis. I would say the gain was worth it if you are to have coins slabbed. It is interesting to watch how TPG grading has changed over the last 3 years. It has in a way been more active than most other times and it is very clear who is currently tops.
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    I've never had an ANACS coin go up.
    Nowadays I'd never crack out an old ANACS small holder - they're just too cool.

    I guess the black spot on the head of the 1897-O was on the holder?

    The group looks nicer in PCGS holders though.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,261 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Love the look of the crossbars- well played

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good results....glad it went well... Cheers, RickO
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,706 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would be pleased with the results.
  • ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How is the VAM market these days?
  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>How is the VAM market these days? >>

    Awesome for pop top high-profile coins, so-so for not pop top high profile coins, and soft to poor for most everything else.
    When in doubt, don't.
  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,675 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good eye image
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,178 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>How is the VAM market these days? >>

    Awesome for pop top high-profile coins, so-so for not pop top high profile coins, and soft to poor for most everything else. >>



    I agree. It seems like the middle-of-the-road VAMs (maybe $50-$200 premium stuff) are impossible to sell right now.

    For example; I have a 89 VAM-22 Barwing in MS right now that I can't seem to give away.
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.

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