First newp in almost 8 years

Well it's been like forever since I've had the pleasure of posting something on these boards. Had some family issues that needed my attention and now I can finally start rebuilding my box of twenty. Nice to be back in the saddle again.
My first purchase in almost 8 years.
Pcgs ms66+ with some sort of green thing stuck to it.
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Welcome back, and nice Morgan.
Welcome back to the forum and the hobby..... By ".....some sort of green thing stuck to it.", I assume you mean an oval sticker and not a booger.....
Cheers, RickO
Oh my how I've missed this place. The green thing ain't no booger......it's apparently a grading of the grading.
@Hadleydog.... I knew that.... multiple threads available about that subject.... including opinions of opinions - if you know what I mean....
Cheers, RickO
If you are going to jump back in you might as well jump in with a bang. Very nice toner. Congrats!
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
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What are you going to include in your box of 20?
Welcome back to 'your' hobby
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Pretty

It's clearly bounced back nicely from the last time @ricko dipped it.
Nice recovery! Welcome back.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
WOW....8 years is a long time.......welcome back!!
You picked a nice comeback coin.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
@ColonelJessup ...That was back in my early dipping days.... would never happen to one now....
Cheers, RickO
We probably both figured out at roughly the same time that Premium Grolsch is not the preferred rinsing solution.
Very nice way to come back in the buying market.

Damn those ticks in front of the ear..
Such a nice coin none-the-less
WOW...8 years between purchases!! I get the shakes after 8 days!
Welcome back!
8 years? I admire your fortitude. You've come back with a vengeance!
Welcome back Bruce....send me a PM, and let's talk further.
Dale
Nice coin.
nice
Successful Trades: Swampboy,
Very nice!
Thanks for all the kind words. The image I shared was from the auction and I was hoping to post better pictures. The old camera doesn't want to cooperate, but my phone does. Sorry for the poor pictures, but I think this shows the coin closer to in hand.

so you outbid me
....great pick up, like it a lot!
I ended up with another 81-S in exact grade that was just GTG'd here.
Welcome back after 8 years, Bruce. If you are happy with the coin that's the only thing that matters. You could certainly do a whole lot worse as a return to the hobby, that for sure.
To me, that 81-S looks awfully baggy to be a 66+. 2 point bump for color?
Cheek and jowl marks too, the slice mark in the field near stars 10 and 11, and the reverse is pretty "scratchy" looking.
Maybe it's just the photos, but damn. I mean, if that's a 66+, I have a raw 81-S I need to submit because it's a lock 69.
Welcome back Bruce! I'm glad the family issues have been resolved.
Pretty coin.
U.S. Type Set
Very pretty; I can tell from the slab shot in particular.
Green could indicate PVC.
In which case, the sticker would read, "ACC!"
@Hadleydog
Again, welcome back
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
not sure if this comment is in jest..but if not, you know how very difficult some of these examples are pictured/perceived, and how that, in actuality in hand, are superior - you'd not comment as you did. We won't discuss the fact this is a + and was beaned too .
I probably should have waited to post better pictures, the images from the recency auction were not very flattering to what the coin is in hand. Something about this coin sang out to me, but I had my own reservations from the auction images and it wasn't until I spoke with both Julie and Jose that I was willing to pull the trigger. I have purchased from Legend in the past and in each case the coin has surpassed my expectations......this one is no exception. Grading from images can be deceptive.
My comments about some sort of green thing stuck to it were tongue in cheek regarding cac......
Again, thanks for all the comments, it's nice to be back.
Nice coin! Welcome back..
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Thanks asheland.