I chose 10 CBH AU55's for regrade and...

lkeigwin · May 15, 2014 2:58PM

...spun the bottle. It turned out okay. And no premium fees!
Lance.

Burks · May 15, 2014 3:00PM

Nothing downgraded, that's a win!

BaronVonBaugh · May 15, 2014 3:01PM

5 58s I think you did well.

Unknown · May 15, 2014 3:10PM

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BustHalfBrian · May 15, 2014 3:12PM

Well done!

So the big question is did you crack them out and submit them or did you send them in the holder? I would tend to presume the latter with such high-dollar coins...

But maybe you've got guts!

lkeigwin · May 15, 2014 3:27PM

For something like this I figured regrades were the way to go. PCGS cracks them, regrades, and the guarantee protects them. Downgrades might happen but they come with checks.
Lance.

Boosibri · May 15, 2014 3:29PM

Nice job.

For me, I prefer to have those A+ coins in lower graded holders that would probably upgrade vs. B coins in the higher graded holder. I find when it's time to sell its about the same either way.

mozin · May 15, 2014 4:00PM

Outstanding!!! I never heard of anyone doing anywhere near that good with Bust Half Dollar upgrades.

Treashunt · May 15, 2014 7:02PM

excellent results.

congrats

TwoSides2aCoin · May 15, 2014 7:23PM

Just imagine if we tweaked that Sheldon Scale … Chances are you'd have a few AU 60 to AU 62 in there. ( it's kind of tongue in cheek, but kind of serious)

lostincoins · May 15, 2014 8:07PM

Very nice Lance, with no downgrades you win on this group.

Patches · May 15, 2014 8:48PM

<< <i>Nice job.

For me, I prefer to have those A+ coins in lower graded holders that would probably upgrade vs. B coins in the higher graded holder. I find when it's time to sell its about the same either way. >>

Lance has by far the best AU CBH set ever assembled. I'll go out on a limb and say they're still no B coins in his set. Nice upgrades, Lance

darktone · May 15, 2014 9:15PM

Something tells me the grading standards are changing. I know I am regrading my box of 20 before I sell anything.

ricko · May 15, 2014 11:34PM

Very nice results.... did you have a personal prediction?? Cheers, RickO

lkeigwin · May 16, 2014 12:40AM

Good question, ricko.

I picked 8 of the nicest 55's, with special attention to luster. Then I added 2 I felt were 55's at best. Clearly not as nice as the others.

I figured PCGS wouldn't downgrade the 2 because of the guarantee, and they would make the others stand out.

I thought any of the 8 could upgrade and I just needed one to cover the cost of regrading. I was a little worried some might grade MS but it worked out. Five of the 8 graded 58.
Lance.

LindeDad · May 16, 2014 1:32AM

Congrat's !

coindeuce · May 16, 2014 1:38AM

Woulda been a neat experiment to run all 10 - 55's through CAC prior to the regrade, if for no other reason than to observe the statistical results after the regrade service.

golden · May 16, 2014 2:19AM

Well done.

lava · May 16, 2014 2:42AM

Congrats. Those are great results.

lava · May 16, 2014 2:44AM

I know you know how to attribute, but any reason why you didn't have PCGS do it since they were going to be put in new slabs anyway. That can also add value.

123cents · May 16, 2014 3:08AM

Excellent results. Congrats!

Broadstruck · May 16, 2014 3:19AM

Congrats however it would have been nice to see photo's of all 10 and especially the 5 that upgraded from choice to sliders.

maibockaddict · May 16, 2014 4:50AM

Thats one heckava $$$$ score!

etexmike · May 16, 2014 6:02AM

Looks good from here. Congrats on the ups.

Mike

lkeigwin · May 16, 2014 11:17AM

<< <i>I know you know how to attribute, but any reason why you didn't have PCGS do it since they were going to be put in new slabs anyway. That can also add value. >>

I guess I don't spend the money for attribution on those that aren't scarce. Maybe I should?

I reshot the coins in their new holders (I love the prong holders...total 180 for me) and added them to my PCGS sets. I'll try to get them posted here.

Thanks for all the nice words!
Lance.

Goldbully · May 16, 2014 11:24AM

Lance you are becoming a CBH expert and probably don't think of yourself in that respect.
Great submission my friend!

bolivarshagnasty · May 16, 2014 11:32AM

Congratulations Lance. I love those 58 holdered busties. Interesting submission strategy. I have done similar submissions with Lincolns in the past. Look forward to seeing the images. Mel

JRocco · May 16, 2014 12:42PM

Excellent results Lance.
Great eye.

TennesseeDave · May 16, 2014 12:56PM

Lance.

AnkurJ · May 16, 2014 1:16PM

Nicely done!

I personally would prefer a gold sticker on the AU55 holders than a AU58 holder.

lkeigwin · May 16, 2014 2:34PM

<< <i>Nicely done!

I personally would prefer a gold sticker on the AU55 holders than a AU58 holder. >>

Maybe you are right, Ankur. Gold stickers sure are attractive. So are AU58's, of course.

Here's a quick and dirty preview of the upgrades. The originals are not at hand but this is close enough, I think.
Lance.

johnny9434 · May 17, 2014 1:42AM

looks like ya did pretty darned good, congrats

Wabbit2313 · May 17, 2014 2:01AM

It has nothing to do with grading standards changing. They are tougher than they were at times in the past, and not as tough as they were at times in the past. It is more about someone who can identify a great coin. That is what happened here and great job!

ArizonaJack · May 17, 2014 2:02AM

Congrats and, oh, gorgeous coins

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