I am sorry that you are misinterpreting what I am writing about this. My whole point is everyone is free to do what he / she wishes with respect to coin collecting. If you, or anyone else are interested in registry sets, I have no issue with that. This is your decision. I am not putting anyone down. I am respecting the fact that people can make their own decisions about what they collect and why they do it. I have never said anything specific about what someone should buy.
Sorry that I'm misinterpreting a comment on the PCGS forum that suggests that crossing coins and maximizing holders is silly/a waste of time or money/etc because we all should have been smart and done what you "always" say which is as simple as just buying the perfect coin in a perfect holder to begin with? Clearly we're all too stupid to try that so we find ourselves on this forum doing what many of us enjoy which is discussing all facets of the TPG game only to "always" be told that we shouldn't play the game. Sorry, your comment is not as respectful as you think it is.
This will be my last comment on the thread. Your comment above reminds me of when I politely asked a dealer if I could get a 9% discount off the (initial) offer price of a coin, and he read me the riot act. I found it entertaining. For all of the wrong reasons.
For the third time, people get what they wish out of participating in any sort of hobby, and sharing it with others. I got this from running marathons, ultramarathons, and now racewalking. It's all about participation and trying to share insights with others when asked about them. For example, as a novice, some experienced racewalkers helped learn how to walk legally and not get disqualified by officials.
What makes coin collecting interesting and makes it functional as a business, is its big tent approach to the hobby.
I pulled my first coin out of circulation to keep over 60 years ago. I've seen how coin collecting has changed: from bid boards, George Bennett auctions near where I live, to GSA sales, to TPGs, registry sets, and CAC. I am not, and never have, judged anyone regarding how he / she collects coins.
I deal with a few people who see and submit more coins in a month than most see in a lifetime. They have helped me greatly in my buying, selling and sending in coins over the years. It has been a learning experience. I try to share this with others. Partly so they may not make some of the mistakes I have over time, and maybe I can save some people from getting an expensive education.
It's all about enjoying yourself doing something you like. How you approach it is up to you. If you have a problem with this, it's your problem.
"Vou invadir o Nordeste, "Seu cabra da peste, "Sou Mangueira......."
@Coinscratch said:
These two were part of the submission which will pop at any point but I shutter at the newly expected grades.
At first I expected 64 & 68 CAM now I'm expecting 62 and 66.
Results just popped. The Peace is "PVC Not holdered" and the Kennedy PR68. I'll crack both and send to PCGS possibly soak the Peace in acetone first?.
I'm going to guess that either CACG or @Coinscratch accidentally omitted the designation.
Well, it wasn’t me. And I highly doubt that they omitted the designation. My guess is the striations are too many and you have to remember my photography is stellar :-)
I'm going to guess that either CACG or @Coinscratch accidentally omitted the designation.
Well, it wasn’t me. And I highly doubt that they omitted the designation. My guess is the striations are too many and you have to remember my photography is stellar :-)
The pictures look really good! And CACG definitely did omit the designation - it’s just a matter of whether they did so intentionally or accidentally.😉 If your pictures are close to representative, I doubt that striations played into the Cameo miss.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
The coins arrived today and to be fair, the Kennedy does have a lot of striations and so the fields aren't as deep as my pics may suggest. And the Peace dollar they didn't holder well, they did me a favor by unholdering it. Those ANACS holders are really tough to crack. And they included the label upon return.
@braddick I want to have the Peace certified with PCGS before you purchase it (if you still want it that is) I'm curious to see how well it grades, I'm guessing 65/66 (after an acetone dip). My only concern is will the acetone remove the purple toning?
And a side note: Many of the CoinFacts 24s have weak reverses even in grades of 67.
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This will be my last comment on the thread. Your comment above reminds me of when I politely asked a dealer if I could get a 9% discount off the (initial) offer price of a coin, and he read me the riot act. I found it entertaining. For all of the wrong reasons.
For the third time, people get what they wish out of participating in any sort of hobby, and sharing it with others. I got this from running marathons, ultramarathons, and now racewalking. It's all about participation and trying to share insights with others when asked about them. For example, as a novice, some experienced racewalkers helped learn how to walk legally and not get disqualified by officials.
What makes coin collecting interesting and makes it functional as a business, is its big tent approach to the hobby.
I pulled my first coin out of circulation to keep over 60 years ago. I've seen how coin collecting has changed: from bid boards, George Bennett auctions near where I live, to GSA sales, to TPGs, registry sets, and CAC. I am not, and never have, judged anyone regarding how he / she collects coins.
I deal with a few people who see and submit more coins in a month than most see in a lifetime. They have helped me greatly in my buying, selling and sending in coins over the years. It has been a learning experience. I try to share this with others. Partly so they may not make some of the mistakes I have over time, and maybe I can save some people from getting an expensive education.
It's all about enjoying yourself doing something you like. How you approach it is up to you. If you have a problem with this, it's your problem.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
Results just popped. The Peace is "PVC Not holdered" and the Kennedy PR68. I'll crack both and send to PCGS possibly soak the Peace in acetone first?.
No CAM on that half? wow
Collector, occasional seller
I'm going to guess that either CACG or @Coinscratch accidentally omitted the designation.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Well, it wasn’t me. And I highly doubt that they omitted the designation. My guess is the striations are too many and you have to remember my photography is stellar :-)
I am very grateful for them bringing the larger font back to the cert number on the new insert.
The pictures look really good! And CACG definitely did omit the designation - it’s just a matter of whether they did so intentionally or accidentally.😉 If your pictures are close to representative, I doubt that striations played into the Cameo miss.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
CACG is absolutely the tightest service on CAMs right now.
The coins arrived today and to be fair, the Kennedy does have a lot of striations and so the fields aren't as deep as my pics may suggest. And the Peace dollar they didn't holder well, they did me a favor by unholdering it. Those ANACS holders are really tough to crack. And they included the label upon return.
@braddick I want to have the Peace certified with PCGS before you purchase it (if you still want it that is) I'm curious to see how well it grades, I'm guessing 65/66 (after an acetone dip). My only concern is will the acetone remove the purple toning?
And a side note: Many of the CoinFacts 24s have weak reverses even in grades of 67.
The frost and contrast on the Kennedy half look much less intense in the new images.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.