The 100 point scale is a solution to a problem that didn't exist. I can't imagine the chaos that would result. PCGS might get to reholder a lot of coins though so kudos to PCGS for not promoting this.
The world could , as an alternative, always adopt the European ( German ETC) grading system.
there you can stretch a VF and end up at the end of the rubber band,s stretch with a AU50.
And, when questioned, the dealer tells you that he has 30 years experience and you have NO idea.
Same thing happened with the Cherrypickers guide when they went from the old format to the new format variety numbers. You wound up quoting both the new and old number on a coin and it did not help at all.
Collector of Buffalo Nickels and other 20th century United States Coinage a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
I totally agree that a 100 point scale does not add any definition to the grading of coins and would only create chaos in the collecting community.
PCGS instead should abandon the RD/RB/BN grading of copper and instead grade copper only on the basis of eye appeal. Highly graded coins that have unattractive toning or tarnish should be downgraded based upon unattractive appearance.
To be clear, toning should be a grading factor that affects gradation, and reflective of valuation. Example in point is the 1958 nicely toned Franklin $.50 which sold for over $100,000.......almost 10x PCGS value.
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A collective sigh of relief as we find out (again) the world is not flat. Your service to the fuzzy--minded is laudable :'(
We've made it to 2018 with the Sheldon scale. Drop the mic already.
Thank Goodness!!!!! I like PCGS already and now even more...
I love the Sheldon Scale myself and hope we always use it. Leave well enough alone.
Totally agree!!
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The 100 point scale is a solution to a problem that didn't exist. I can't imagine the chaos that would result. PCGS might get to reholder a lot of coins though so kudos to PCGS for not promoting this.
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Many were fearing PCGS going to 100 point grading. They aren’t.
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The world could , as an alternative, always adopt the European ( German ETC) grading system.
there you can stretch a VF and end up at the end of the rubber band,s stretch with a AU50.
And, when questioned, the dealer tells you that he has 30 years experience and you have NO idea.
Same thing happened with the Cherrypickers guide when they went from the old format to the new format variety numbers. You wound up quoting both the new and old number on a coin and it did not help at all.
a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
Bummer, and I was looking for a grade of 101+......
Good call....
I totally agree that a 100 point scale does not add any definition to the grading of coins and would only create chaos in the collecting community.
PCGS instead should abandon the RD/RB/BN grading of copper and instead grade copper only on the basis of eye appeal. Highly graded coins that have unattractive toning or tarnish should be downgraded based upon unattractive appearance.
To be clear, toning should be a grading factor that affects gradation, and reflective of valuation. Example in point is the 1958 nicely toned Franklin $.50 which sold for over $100,000.......almost 10x PCGS value.
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