FINALLY.
SkyMan
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First off, I'm sorry I haven't responded to the various Franklin threads of the last week. I've been having serious computer/internet issues, and I'm now in the process of migrating my PC files to Mac files.
Anyhow, I just found out the results to sending in 5 NGC coins for crossover to PCGS (all that was left from my 8 "free" submissions). The one I was most interested in was the 1949-D in NGC MS65. This was my second attempt at a crossover and it's finally got the grade that IMO it should have had in the first place. Why it didn't have FBL at NGC was beyond me. PCGS tends to be tougher on dark toned Franklins for whatever reasons, so in the first go around it would have gotten a 64fbl, but as I kept it in the slab they DNC'ed it the first time. Anyhow, this go around they MS65FBL'ed it. WAHOOO!!! IMO this coin is FULLY deserving of the MS65FBL grade.
Anyhow, I just found out the results to sending in 5 NGC coins for crossover to PCGS (all that was left from my 8 "free" submissions). The one I was most interested in was the 1949-D in NGC MS65. This was my second attempt at a crossover and it's finally got the grade that IMO it should have had in the first place. Why it didn't have FBL at NGC was beyond me. PCGS tends to be tougher on dark toned Franklins for whatever reasons, so in the first go around it would have gotten a 64fbl, but as I kept it in the slab they DNC'ed it the first time. Anyhow, this go around they MS65FBL'ed it. WAHOOO!!! IMO this coin is FULLY deserving of the MS65FBL grade.
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<< <i>Great coin, Did you have this at the SC show? >>
Yes, that is where I sent it in. However, I sent it fairly soon when I got there, so I'm not sure if you had the chance to see it.
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- Bob -
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So, are you done cornering the toned frankie market now and some of us can get a chance?
<< <i>Nice!
So, are you done cornering the toned frankie market now and some of us can get a chance?
Something tells me I'll still be buying the occasional Frankie.
EDITED TO ADD: Oh, BTW, I originally sent this coin back to NGC for a designation review, e.g. to try and get an FBL, before I began sending it to PCGS. So, this was the third attempt at getting this coin into a MS65FBL holder.
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A fine Franklin!!
<<<< That's a nice coin, & the one you have pictured is outstanding
Mike
in a PGCS holder the coin will command much attention , I am happy for you !
the thing with crossovers is a funny one -
if you send a nice coin in repeatedly over different periods of time ........
it will eventually get the nod .
I had a dozen or so I kept submitting and each time they would cross a couple -
then , in one fell swoop , they crossed all the rest of them !
And I don't have to tell you , PCGS is King !!!
You da Frankie man...
Jim
I marvel at your toned Frankies every time I see them. I also marvel at your Cameo Proof Frankies.
Here is a suggestion for a further Frankie collecting endeavor for you. Start looking for and acquiring a complete set of Cameo Proof Franklins (14 coins or 16 with the two recognized varieties) that are toned.
That should keep you quite busy and out of trouble for a few years (or maybe the remainder of your life)
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That should keep you quite busy and out of trouble for a few years (or maybe the remainder of your life)
With the money those would cost, his daughter's college fund would be limited to a local JC.
- Bob -
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Actually my next Frankie project is to try and do the series in white raw coins, most likely in the MS63-4 range, which should be fun and inexpensive (FBL nice, but not necessary). However I'm still planning on upgrading my toner MS set, and of course if I find any toner "duplicates" that really float my boat I'll go for them too!
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