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VetterVetter Posts: 989 ✭✭✭✭✭
I have the chance to get a 2008 1/10 oz $5 Proof Buffalo graded PR66 DCAM for a good price. I've always wanted one and this looks like a good chance.
My question is. Most I've seen have been graded PR69 and PR70. Just how much worse looking will the 66 grade be? It's a small coin so I can't see anything major jumping out at you.
The price is well below what the 69 and 70's are bring. I don't care so much about that. I just want one to add to my collection.
Should I jump on it or wait till I can afford a higher grade one?
I'll be seeing the coin some time next week.

I wasn't sure if this topic should be in the coin forum or the PM forum. Sorry if it does not belong here.
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    PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would think that a 68 or 69 would be the same price!

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is it for personal satisfaction, investment or flipping??? The higher grade would bring the best return, however, if you just want it for your own pleasure... then grab it. Cheers, RickO
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    Sounds like the perfect stocking stuffer! And we can't always depend upon Santa to fully realise just how very good we've been all year long.........
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
    depends on what you call a "good price."

    66 is pretty low grade for a gold buffalo.

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    VetterVetter Posts: 989 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Is it for personal satisfaction, investment or flipping??? The higher grade would bring the best return, however, if you just want it for your own pleasure... then grab it. Cheers, RickO >>



    It is for personal satisfaction. That's why I'm leaning towards it.



    << <i>depends on what you call a "good price."

    66 is pretty low grade for a gold buffalo. >>



    The price is the best I've seen in some time and I wonder just how bad a 66 will look on such a small coin. A 66 on most coins is knock-out, but on proof gold I don't know.
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    PokermandudePokermandude Posts: 2,713 ✭✭✭
    IMO, with the naked eye I'd guess that you'd barely be able to tell the difference between a 67 and a 70. At 66 you might be able to see a tiny flaw or two.
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