Wow, did PCGS whiff on attributing these Buffalo varieties?
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You can bet I will be seeking reconsideration on these two 1916-D 3-1/2 leggers. I know it's been busy there and these are new CPG listings, and I'm not complaining about the grades. But I sent in three of this variety and I figured 2 were locks.
Instead, I got 1 out of 3
The first one pictured graded AU-58, which would tie for finest graded, and the second one got an AU details because of an obverse scratch. Could have lived with that, but not the missed attribution.
The one that passed muster got an AU-53, which was sweet since I picked it off eBay from someone who gets a lot of bad ink on these boards for less than $30. Actually, all were cherrypicks.
My question is because they were sent in by a dealer friend who only submits occasionally, can I get the reconsideration myself or do I have to go through my friend, who is willing to do it, but not until he has more coins to send.
On the positive side, my 1930 5-leg Buff graded MS-62and my 1917-D 3-1/2 legger came back VF-35.
And yes, I did fill out the form for variety attribution and was charged for it.
Instead, I got 1 out of 3
The first one pictured graded AU-58, which would tie for finest graded, and the second one got an AU details because of an obverse scratch. Could have lived with that, but not the missed attribution.
The one that passed muster got an AU-53, which was sweet since I picked it off eBay from someone who gets a lot of bad ink on these boards for less than $30. Actually, all were cherrypicks.
My question is because they were sent in by a dealer friend who only submits occasionally, can I get the reconsideration myself or do I have to go through my friend, who is willing to do it, but not until he has more coins to send.
On the positive side, my 1930 5-leg Buff graded MS-62and my 1917-D 3-1/2 legger came back VF-35.
And yes, I did fill out the form for variety attribution and was charged for it.
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I sent in this 1916-d 3 1/2 leg twice to PCGS with attribution and they wouldn't attribute it:
I think you have even a bigger complaint than I do.
I eventually gave up, but that doesn't mean you should.
It's possible that PCGS simply doesn't want to buy into this 3-1/2 legged Buffalo craze that is sweeping the nation.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
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then all would be well.
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It's possible that PCGS simply doesn't want to buy into this 3-1/2 legged Buffalo craze that is sweeping the nation.
In most 18th to 20th century coin series those are just called weak strikes. I eagerly await the day when on seated coins Miss Liberty is attributed by the percentage of her foot showing.