So what does "Plus" mean? And how does that compare with the CAC standard?
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I see many suggesting that "Plus" means a "MS65+" coin is really "MS65.5" Do we really know that? Perhaps "plus" means the coin is an "A" coin, in that (supposedly) within a grade grader will assign an A, B, or C with the grade for "high end", "solid for the grade", and "low end". That would mean that "+" really means 65.7 through 65.9. Further, PCGS states on the website: "If PCGS designates a coin as a Plus, it has in our opinion multiple characteristics that place it in the top 10-15% of all coins in its grade. Coins meeting our strict requirements will have a "+" noted on the label." This seems to mean that the coin has to be an "A" AND have exception eye appeal for the grade. This seems to be a very strict standards such that only 65.8 and 65.9 coins would merit the "+".
As for CAC, my understanding is that "B" and "A" coins qualify for the sticker, which would mean only low end "C" coins are excluded. Even so, I suspect we may eventually hear stories of "+" Saints that get rejected by CAC.
Bottom line, it appears that, at least by definition, the "+" will be a much stricter standard than the CAC sticker.
As for CAC, my understanding is that "B" and "A" coins qualify for the sticker, which would mean only low end "C" coins are excluded. Even so, I suspect we may eventually hear stories of "+" Saints that get rejected by CAC.
Bottom line, it appears that, at least by definition, the "+" will be a much stricter standard than the CAC sticker.
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