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Nothing is free, and very little is inexpensive. Very seldom can a small collector compete with an Elite status dealer doing bulk submissions. You need to strategize to keep the costs down. Being in a rush kills you.

Okay, you asked —-
1) We can expect both major TPGS (I no longer consider ICG or ANACS for anything other than specialized areas) to do everything they can to maximize automation. Many of my slabs have these “slots” in them.
 
2) Left-justified text on NGC slabs says “very recent”. Centered text was the standard for decades. Ditto for those silly graphics. Scales of justice my backside.
3) The only constant is change. Expect any and every technique to minimize labor costs and maximize throughput. DO NOT expect those savings to be passed on to you.

No similarity. Think old library books. Stamped titles on the spine.

I tremble in ill-concealed anticipation. 

Nothing is free, and very little is inexpensive. Very seldom can a small collector compete with an Elite status dealer doing bulk submissions. You need to strategize to keep the costs down. Being in a rush kills you.

Okay, you asked —-
1) We can expect both major TPGS (I no longer consider ICG or ANACS for anything other than specialized areas) to do everything they can to maximize automation. Many of my slabs have these “slots” in them.
 
2) Left-justified text on NGC slabs says “very recent”. Centered text was the standard for decades. Ditto for those silly graphics. Scales of justice my backside.
3) The only constant is change. Expect any and every technique to minimize labor costs and maximize throughput. DO NOT expect those savings to be passed on to you.

Kind of, but it’s like CAC in reverse order. First the fourth party passes their judgment and then the third party slabs ‘em up. Expect more gimmicky stuff to proliferate.

So when does Rick Snow get Snow White labels or Tomaska get high contest black and white ones?

Whoa, what a concept.

So when does Rick Snow get Snow White labels or Tomaska get high contest black and white ones?

If you’re into world coins, and SOME U.S. coins, there is a nice show every two months in the Bloomsbury neighborhood of London, a short walk from many transportation hubs. I’m sending in a Cameo PL 1967 Kennedy from  a gorgeous SMS I picked up in Bloomsbury in December ‘19. The nickel is also cameo, and the dime might be.

While I’m no admirer of CT err, umm, management(?), Chris has always been a good guy, and when I read the complainer was 16, I intuitively knew what the true issue was. Another “wet behind the ears” kid refusing to learn. 

I don’t even LIKE “toners”. Is that still allowed in this field?

And I write in this admittedly aggressive manner as ALSO someone who has worked my butt off, gratis, for zero payment, for the American Numismatic Association at EVERY convention, March and August alike, since the 2012 one in Philadelphia, because it is my way of giving back to a hobby that has been very good to me. I’ve even drafted my new bride into the ANA’s service at conventions. I dragged my son to help too.  I have given more back, more often, in more ways, than nearly anybody I can name. By the 5th day of a summer ANA show, I am in deep deep physical pain from the exertion. Brain injuries are not fun or easy. Mine manifests as cramping, out of control muscle contractions, and physical phantom pain without an organic cause.  Having a brain that once bled profusely is no joke. I’ve given financially too. I have earned some forbearance, I believe. 

After 70 degrees on Wednesday, it’s mid-30’s today. No accumulated snow so far. None at all. 

And you’re better off for it, trust me. I am partially kidding, though. Anyone can READ CT posts, member or not. You just can’t post. Every once in a while there is an interesting thread there.

GF, It's time to broaden your horizons... 

And you’re better off for it, trust me. I am partially kidding, though. Anyone can READ CT posts, member or not. You just can’t post. Every once in a while there is an interesting thread there.

And you’re better off for it, trust me. I am partially kidding, though. Anyone can READ CT posts, member or not. You just can’t post. Every once in a while there is an interesting thread there.

Contrary to popular belief, no one is obligated to make you feel good with their posts. I don’t know how old our Dena is, but I even disagree with her standards used here. We have the exact same issue circulating with the ANA exhibiting community. Everyone wants comments on their score sheets, but then complain to ANA leadership when not every comment is a virtual “participation trophy”. Grow the heck up. Not everything is A and B+ work. When I went to college, our average GPA was 2.0, as the system was designed. Graduates who left with a 3.0 or better were unicorns. In my son’s high school class, 4.0 didn’t even get you into the top 10%. Different expectations by generation.

Yes, this. Our generation never learned to candy coat news you’d rather not hear. I grew up in the Philly media market. There is nowhere in this country more bluntly direct in our choice of language. We booed Santa Claus.

Contrary to popular belief, no one is obligated to make you feel good with their posts. I don’t know how old our Dena is, but I even disagree with her standards used here. We have the exact same issue circulating with the ANA exhibiting community. Everyone wants comments on their score sheets, but then complain to ANA leadership when not every comment is a virtual “participation trophy”. Grow the heck up. Not everything is A and B+ work. When I went to college, our average GPA was 2.0, as the system was designed. Graduates who left with a 3.0 or better were unicorns. In my son’s high school class, 4.0 didn’t even get you into the top 10%. Different expectations by generation.

So when does Rick Snow get Snow White labels or Tomaska get high contest black and white ones?

Contrary to popular belief, no one is obligated to make you feel good with their posts. I don’t know how old our Dena is, but I even disagree with her standards used here. We have the exact same issue circulating with the ANA exhibiting community. Everyone wants comments on their score sheets, but then complain to ANA leadership when not every comment is a virtual “participation trophy”. Grow the heck up. Not everything is A and B+ work. When I went to college, our average GPA was 2.0, as the system was designed. Graduates who left with a 3.0 or better were unicorns. In my son’s high school class, 4.0 didn’t even get you into the top 10%. Different expectations by generation.

Larry, we don’t agree a lot, but I ALWAYS like hearing your views. It’s part of the learning process. I admit I never was a fan of Peter’s and rapidly lost over time what respect I had for Doug and his sidekick.