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Woods020

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    Woods020 got a reaction from JT2 in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    Yeah I wasn’t even thinking dollars. I was more blown away by the coin. As long as the 42/41 isn’t harshly cleaned, which I don’t really see but could be the case, no way this one doesn’t blow past $3k and keep gaining speed. 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Coinbuf in PCI Coins   
    Still are. I see guys talking about using them to tone coins on Facebook all the time. They think it’s perfect fine since it was a graded slab they are putting them in and it magically tones the coin. 
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    Woods020 reacted to The Neophyte Numismatist in Heritage Coin Auction - Suddenly Ended Last Night (what gives?)   
    The only time I do not meet this goal is when she is sleeping.
    (... and I still didn't get anything) 
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    Woods020 reacted to The Neophyte Numismatist in Heritage Coin Auction - Suddenly Ended Last Night (what gives?)   
    Okay.  So, this was truly my error... I didn't realize the split.  Sorry about that. 
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    Woods020 reacted to Oldhoopster in 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Die Cracks Look Similar Same As SP   
    You were pushing this coin for months on the other site, even after bona fide experts, who handled authentic 64SMS for auction companies said you don't have one.
    Weren't you advised to send it in for authentication if you disagreed with the opinions?  Please do not turn this into another thread were you add a few additional pics every month to get a bump and keep trolling along.  Send it in for the only opinion that matters, the TPG
    The host of this chat board has a number of expert graders and authenticators who would be more than happy to certify your coin.  Don't mess around with the great unwashed masses of the chat board denizens, go right to the experts.  Send it in. Now
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    Woods020 reacted to Just Bob in 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Die Cracks Look Similar Same As SP   
    No, they do not. Those appear to be completely different dies.
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    Woods020 reacted to James Zyskowski in 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Die Cracks Look Similar Same As SP   
    Howdy Peaceman. Glad to see you found this forum. 
    I am going to welcome you and then let you discover how many of us are over here. Dozens of members at collectors forum (pcgs) also haunt here. 
    Over there your 64 Kennedy wasn’t a SMS and last you said you were sending it in for grading.  
      I like to consider this my home group and I’ll be danged , if you are going to interact here , I suggest you watch how  you comport yourself. 
     
    Oh. My elderly eyes didn’t notice, you got yourself banned over there 😉🦫🙀
    If you try real hard you can get banned here too 
    Just watch it, I got my eyes on you 👀
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Walkerfan in First Year Seated Liberty Dollar NEWP   
    Well done sir. Well done 
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    Woods020 reacted to MarkFeld in Heritage Coin Auction - Suddenly Ended Last Night (what gives?)   
    Yes, last night’s session ended with Kennedy halves and tonight’s session started with Bust dollars. Here’s a link to the information page for the sale, with session days/times, lot numbers, etc.: https://coins.ha.com/c/auction-home.zx?saleNo=132213
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    Woods020 reacted to MarkFeld in Heritage Coin Auction - Suddenly Ended Last Night (what gives?)   
    I was just alerted to this thread, so checked the results from last night’s session. If anything happened on our end, it’s not apparent to me.
    I viewed prices realized, including through the last lot that was listed and sold last night, seemingly as scheduled. I have copied that information below. If there had been an issue, while there’s no guarantee I would have heard about it, chances are very good that I would have.
    Whatever the cause of the problem, I’m sorry you experienced it.
      Auction 132213 | Lot 27375 » Half Dollars » Kennedy Half Dollars
    1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1665/537). NGC Census: (5747/2186). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P... (PCGS# 6801)  Bid Source: HA.com/Live
    SERVICEPCGS   GRADEPR67 AUCTION ENDED Mar 29, 2022 Auction Archives Sold For:  $159.00   
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    Woods020 reacted to Just Bob in Commemoratives   
    Lee's book, that RWB mentioned above, will be THE Definitive Work on classic commemorative coins. In fact, it may end up being more than one volume; he has amassed so much information that one book may not be able to hold it all. I am very curious about how such a work will affect collectors' perceptions of commemoratives, and what may happen to the popularity, and therefore the prices, if the book does well.
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    Woods020 reacted to Coinbuf in 1992 Lincoln Memorial Cent Lamination Error   
    You have a damaged coin not an error coin, it has a value of one cent and I suggest you spend it soon before the zinc rot turns it to dust.
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    Woods020 reacted to Greenstang in 1992 Lincoln Memorial Cent Lamination Error   
    Welcome to the forum.
    Sorry but that is not a lamination, that is zinc rot. Value one cent.
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Hoghead515 in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    Yeah I wasn’t even thinking dollars. I was more blown away by the coin. As long as the 42/41 isn’t harshly cleaned, which I don’t really see but could be the case, no way this one doesn’t blow past $3k and keep gaining speed. 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Alex in PA. in Are Authentication and Grading companies "stuck in the mud?"   
    I think expert is a high bar. I’m far from an expert, and honestly may never be what I consider an expert. I don’t do this all day every day. However I think all collectors owe it to themselves to get a basic form of education. At a minimum be able to within reason grade a coin in segments like 63-65, know if a coin is cleaned, and the tell tale signs of a counterfeit. Additionally learning strength of strike, the basic minting process/errors, and AT are pretty important. Fake errors and AT are rampant these days. I’m not saying you need to have a PHD in numismatics, which I believe actually exists, but no one should spend a large sum of their hard earned money without knowing the basics of what they are buying. 
     
    I will also acknowledge sadly this is not reality. Therefore I do not believe TPGs have anything to worry about. 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Alex in PA. in Are Authentication and Grading companies "stuck in the mud?"   
    Not to my knowledge. PCGS has added the NFC chip to their slabs to combat counterfeiting, but that’s as tech as it gets that I know of. But your smart phone can scan that chip. Just not track where it’s going haha
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    Woods020 reacted to Coinbuf in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    The max per coin value is $3,000 for the standard tier, which the 42/1 could easily surpass, the max per coin value for econ is $300.
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    Woods020 reacted to Just Bob in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    At one time, it was an acceptable practice. I believe Whitman, maker of coin folders, even had printed instructions on the best way to do it. Now, it is taboo. ( And, YouTube idi ots are still giving instructions.)
    It isn't easy telling someone that Dad or Grandad (or even the dealer from whom they purchased their coins) may have diminished the value. But, as I said, they were just doing what they thought was best.
    That aside, I sincerely hope these are genuine.
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    Woods020 reacted to Hoghead515 in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    I could be wrong but I dont think its a counterfeit. Looks good to me but Im not as skilled as thes e other guys at spotting them. It looks good to me. I hope it is legit. Like to see good things work out for people. It would suck if its been cleaned but will still be worth a good little chunk. Hoping the best my friend. 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from Coinbuf in MERCURY 10C 41/42 Tier selection question   
    Are these as pale grey in person or is it a white balance issue with the photos. They may have seen a good dip before you got them. But it’s hard to tell from the photos alone. As Coinbuf also said if you can get a really sharp pic of the reverse that fills the screen we can probably check something for you. Just to be safe before you send them in. 
     
    The 21-D is for sure cleaned. I don’t see mechanical cleaning signs in the other two, but I think they have been over dipped. 
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    Woods020 reacted to zadok in Are Authentication and Grading companies "stuck in the mud?"   
    ...yes, virginia, there is a phd in numismatics...e.g. don kagin...
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    Woods020 got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Who is going to the GNA show in Dalton next weekend?   
    Curious who all is going. I’ll be there and have a corner booth. Wondering who else from here is going?
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    Woods020 got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Contemporary photos from the SS Central America wreck   
    I think that’s when I would politely tell the insurance company I was very careful not to touch the gold they insured and left it in place. Didn’t want to mess with their property and it’s right where it was for them to recover. 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Are Authentication and Grading companies "stuck in the mud?"   
    They are almost as bad as proof sets and modern commems on the buy/sell spread. Almost 
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    Woods020 got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Are Authentication and Grading companies "stuck in the mud?"   
    I think expert is a high bar. I’m far from an expert, and honestly may never be what I consider an expert. I don’t do this all day every day. However I think all collectors owe it to themselves to get a basic form of education. At a minimum be able to within reason grade a coin in segments like 63-65, know if a coin is cleaned, and the tell tale signs of a counterfeit. Additionally learning strength of strike, the basic minting process/errors, and AT are pretty important. Fake errors and AT are rampant these days. I’m not saying you need to have a PHD in numismatics, which I believe actually exists, but no one should spend a large sum of their hard earned money without knowing the basics of what they are buying. 
     
    I will also acknowledge sadly this is not reality. Therefore I do not believe TPGs have anything to worry about.