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Why Not Two Pluses on a Slab?
Coinosaurus
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This is a serious question. If one plus is top 10%, how about two pluses for top 1%?
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<< <i>This is a serious question. If one plus is top 10%, how about two pluses for top 1%? >>
My guess is that the answer will be something along the lines of why a 69 cannot get a plus. There is only so thin that the graders can slice the grade, with any semblance of consistency, and this would push the envelope far more than is feasible. I personally am already concerned that we are pushing to far.
Observe the following potential ranking of PCGS MS-65 1893-S Morgan:
1. PCGS MS-65 1893-S Morgan
2. PCGS MS-65 CAC (green) 1893-S Morgan
3. PCGS MS-65 Plus 1893-S Morgan
4. PCGS MS-65 Plus CAC (green) 1893-S Morgan
5. PCGS MS-65 Plus CAC (gold) 1893-S Morgan
6. PCGS MS-65 CAC (gold) 1893-S Morgan
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<< <i>this is getting ridicoulus!!!
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<< <i>You have 5 and 6 out of order. >>
I thought about that, and here is my rationale:
A gold sticker implies a lock upgrade. A Plus implies a coin that is strong for the grade but not an upgrade. The two are in conflict, to a degree, and the Plus holds the coin back. Additionally, most (? all) gold stickers have only thus far been seen on coins that have not had the Secure Plus service level.
<< <i>This is a serious question. If one plus is top 10%, how about two pluses for top 1%? >>
Wait 5 years for their revenue stream to dictate another move.
All of this reminds me of the old Wendy's ads satirizing Soviet swimwear.
MS70/PR70. Very nice. Next!
First Strikes. Very nice. Next!
Registry sets. Very nice. Next!
Plus stickers. Very nice. Next!
........
What are you wearing/collecting?
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
It appears easy to add an extra dimension by adding a grading option like this. But extra dimensions need to be worthwhile. And thus careful thought is required.
<< <i>ugh >>
I'll second that ugh...