PCGS GRADES, TOUGH, TOUGH, TOUGH........

COINDOG · January 3, 2006 12:14PM

I recently sent in 5 1971-p Ikes. Only one ( 1 ) came back as MS-65.
The others were ms 64, and one ms 63 !!
The me-63 looked better than any of the ms 64 coins. I thought that ( 2 ) would grade ms-65, and the others would grade ms -64.
Usually, I have a decent eye for grading. However, this time they blew me out of the water !!

a039 · January 3, 2006 12:40PM

You will have much better luck if you walk the coins in to the counter and give the nice lady some "sugar" my friend, Mark

bennybravo · January 3, 2006 3:06PM

COINDOG, turn on your PM's.

pragmaticgoat · January 4, 2006 12:45AM

I agree with you coindog. I actually cracked out two of my best looking 1971p/65 coins last year and they both came back ms64, ouch.

bushmaster8 · January 4, 2006 1:28AM

Seems like the two series getting the most complaints about overly tight grading the last six months are IKES and Jeffersons.

USMC_6115 · January 4, 2006 2:47AM

COINDOG,

I'm looking for a 71-P in 64 if you're selling

bolivarshagnasty · January 4, 2006 2:54AM

I'll confirm that the Jefferson grading has become tougher. What was once 65 is now 64 and so on. All we as collectors can hope for
is consistency. I was speaking with one of the other Registry set guys about the recent grading trend and he confirmed that he and
others have noticed the same. Very tight on full step designations. Did all of the controversy over the 60-d cause this? This has
definetly changed my strategy about buying non PCGS graded coins. And how many PCGS graded nickels out there would not make
their respective grades? Constistency, consistency, consistency! What I purchased two years ago should grade at the same level today!

Steve27 · January 4, 2006 3:00AM

"seems like the two series getting the most complaints about overly tight grading the last six months are IKES and Jeffersons."

I thought it was everything.

Gandyjai · January 4, 2006 4:17AM

So,.....How much for that 63!?

I feel your pain!

Brian

Boom · January 6, 2006 4:15AM

<< <i> Seems like the two series getting the most complaints about overly tight grading the last six months are IKES and Jeffersons. >>

NO WAY!! It's tough right across the board just like Steve27 said.

seanq · January 6, 2006 7:11AM

I dunno, last week I had a ten-coin submission post and five of the ten came in higher than what I expected. None of mine were UNC Jeffies or Ikes, though. Submission results.

Sean Reynolds

COINDOG · January 7, 2006 11:50AM

Brian,
If you really want the 1971-P-MS63, then send what you think is fair, and I will mail you the coin.

COINDOG · January 7, 2006 12:13PM

Massscrew,
You can have your choice : PCGS- 1971-P-MS64-WHITE @ $ 55.00 + $ 4.00 postage ( includes insurance )
OR: PCGS-1971-P- MS 64- Color Coin at $ 125.00.
I have several hundred duplicates + 48- 1972-p - type # 2 coins in various grades, including 7 raw, and one gold plated, if interested.
I am listed as "Red Baron " in the Ike registry.

COINDOG · January 7, 2006 12:17PM

Brian,
I know you were jokeing about buying the 1971-P- in MS63 ! By the way, how is your error collection coming along ?

PCGS GRADES, TOUGH, TOUGH, TOUGH........

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