Long Term ,versus Short Term.

There maybe some montary advantage to theses short term but history shows little to no advantage longe term.In 2007 a collector in FL suited both PCGS and NGC for the usage of the term First Stike infering the had a higher value PCGS settled very quickly but value is not known but NGC elected to go to court but NOT a good idea before trial they settled for about 650,000 most of the money going to the ANA and the trail law firm, with the agreement not to use the term "First Strike Again" PCGS Stil uses it but at their on peril.

Information from the US Mint is very clear they can not give nor do they keep data on "First Stikes" Typically more than 50% of a given series and or date are minted at or about the same time with unknown times that dies are changed/cleaned.

The US Mint does produced and certify "First day of Mintages" for the US Quarter and Presidental programs. which come with the mint envelope stating such with the release date and where released and canceled stamp. Of The Professional Dealers I know neither pays or sells at premium for First Stikes or early releases.

The only profit I see here goess to PCGS and NGC for added submissions. Long term I see no fundamental reason for the rise in price of a First Stike/Early Release of any same grade coin. At least not if its my money.

I Hope each and everyone had a great but safe Thanksgiving, I known of nothing better than time spent with children,grand children, family and good friends. even the time spend with my coins takes a distance second . Take care all.

Grey Wolf