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    Is this dime FB?

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

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    Actually both Sandon and powermad5000 are both incorrect. On Roosevelt dimes PCGS uses the term FB. NGC uses the term FT. NGC is much more stringent on their grading and determination for the FT designation much more so than PCGS is on the FB designation.

     

    Based on the hit crossing the bottom bands, NGC mostly likely would not designate this as a FT specimen. On the other hand their probably a 50 - 50 chance that PCGS would award the FB designation to your dime if it were submitted for grading.

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    New 2005-P Bison DDO?

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

    Posted · Edited by Simple Collector

    Actually, the 2005 Bison nickel DDO-1 was discovered by me in 1995. What made this a key find at the time was the implementation of the single-squeeze restrained Hubbing process which was expected to eliminate hub doubling issues encountered by prior methods. Mint officials at the time denied repeatedly this could happen with the new process. A write up of the discovery was included in the November 07, 2005 Coin World paper. The original specimen was certified by ANACS which I still own. Both NGC and PCGS has recognized the variety and certified examples as well. Early examples brought substantial premiums at auction.

     

     

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    Star Rating Consideration

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    I own quite a few coins with the * designation including some that have the + and *. Most do have attractive toning generally on both sides of the coin, but some are toned only on one side. In addition, I own quite a few proof coins with the * designation. 
     

    If anyone cares to take a look at EBay, do a search for 1965, 1966 or 1967 SMS coins and check out the * coins in nickels, dimes, quarters and halves!

     

    Crossover Results

    in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions

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    On 3/14/2023 at 12:48 PM, JamieinMN said:

    Just received my coins back and pretty happy with the results. 
     

    l’m curious though, does NGC notify PCGS when they crossover coins (and visa versa) to update census and remove serial numbers from being active?    

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    To my knowledge, no they do not. I still have the PCGS inserts from crossover submissions from 4 years ago. When I insert the cert. no. into their database the coin is still there.

    At this point, the census on both sides is not really close at all. Due to the crossover, crack out and resubmissions never being notified to the TPG. PCGS as well as NGC will delete the data from their respective data if you notify them and return the inserts.

    Selling on GC

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    On 3/13/2023 at 4:58 PM, Hoghead515 said:

    Ive thought about it . Several of the coins I was looking to sell are in the $40 to $50 range. 

    If you do send to GC for auction you may wish to instruct them to start the auctions at $1.00 By doing that your selling fees are reduced significantly.

     

    Guessing Game, With a Difference

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    On 3/8/2023 at 1:37 PM, VKurtB said:

    Or even why bother with ANYTHING online, right? I mean, heck, Cliff Mishler sure doesn’t “do” online, right? Know what I use to “connect” with collectors of similar interests? Planes, trains, and automobiles. I even got to rap face to face with Administrator Lisa on this site last week. No avatar. The living breathing Lisa. 
     

    By the way, I also use NGC’s database, but not the registry. No registry is required to use the database. 

    I don't understand your point. I have traveled as well and mentioned that I have met collectors with similar interests. And perhaps some may not have the financial means to travel as you have.

    I also know how and do use the database often but can look at a specific set within the registry and see all the sets listed in one place. 

    How do you know Cliff does not "do" online? You don't "do" the registry thing, but you do "do" online. 

     

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    Guessing Game, With a Difference

    in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    I use the registry to connect with other collectors who have similar interests and collect the same coins that I do. I have had the pleasure of meeting several collectors because of the registry on both sides of the street. I have owned many coins that currently dwell in other registry sets for one reason or another. I have also acquired coins from fellow collectors that fit into my sets as well. 

    Additional advantages of the registry include a nicely designed database that allows me to keep my coins organized and tracked. I can also enjoy my collection and those of others from the comfort and privacy of my home visually without taking them from a secure location.

    I also think that going back to the underlying premise of the registry set which is the whole idea of TPG slabbed coins. In our markets today I am very happy to have the option of certifying services available for many reasons including authentication, grading and packaging to name just a few. In addition, certified coins are valued higher, sell easier at higher prices and there is a reasonable confidence that the coins are not counterfeit.

    Bottom line to me would be: if you do not like the registry then why not go to other coin sites that do no have a registry rather than hang out here on a registry site developed by a third party grader.