PCGS unboxing Disaster. Give back my Cameos!! Plus, 1939 Proof Set, Morgan dollars.

Guess the PCGS grades with me as I unbox a 1939 Proof set, Morgan dollars, and more. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in the name of Dr. G to your favorite charity. :)

[@ejbock5b179]

What does cameo mean, I would assume the cameo finish of proofs right?

[@Dr.G]

Cameo is a term coin collectors use to distinguish coins that exhibit a frosty device (portrait) along with a smooth mirrored field, or flat part of the coin. A cameo is a small piece of jewelry that women wore frequently in past societies. If you look it up you'll see it's a broach with a carved portrait in relief that is usually white and frosty against a dark oval background. Coin collectors noticed that some coins resembled this effect and just applied it to numismatics. In coins, it just implies a textural contrast between the devices and the fields. A black and white effect so to speak. Any coin can have a cameo appearance, but the grading services usually call proof coins that exhibit the effect "cameo, or deep cameo", and the business strike coins that have the effect "proof like, or deep mirror proof like" coins. Very few vintage coins have these types of surfaces and they're highly sought after. By the way, both sides of a coin have to display the cameo effect in order for it to be labeled a cameo by the grading companies. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment.

[@bingobrianproductions4318]

Dr. G how come you haven't uploaded any coin videos lately? Everything ok? I just assumed you been busy hat the gold mine lol

[@TheAvenstar]

A cameo is a raised surface -- highly noticeable, usually a portrait (but not always). The later proofs (you may have noticed) are virtually ALL cameos because they've altered the dies to produce that affect -- whereas a cameo early proof is rare. And I may be prejudiced but I believe the U.S. produces the most beautiful coins in the world! -- generally speaking.

[@marckoplin9738]

Learn = Search Google

[@silenthunger3472]

having highly polished fields and frosted devices. They weren't very frosty.

[@coinguy2775]

Looks like NGC was the more accurate TPG. And CAC agreed. I sure would never crack out a CAC'd coin just to put it in a different piece of plastic. You said don't take these grades too seriously, and NGC is a very respected TPG, so why pay so much money to put coins in different pieces of plastic. Put that money towards more coins and just enjoy the coins : )

[@duramax78]

Coin Guy but I see coins doubling if they get graded good, I’m new to this but that seems like a good deal.?

[@usparatrooper8690]

Coin Guy I agree pay for the coin not the holder.

[@Dr.G]

It's a little bit more complicated that that, and there's a lot of debate as to which holder makes a coin more valuable. One thing I've noticed though with the argument "buy the coin, not the holder" is that people don't state their primary motivation before they start to argue. There are two very different sides of the street when it comes to numismatics. One side sees this as an investment (monetary value), and the other looks at this as a hobby (an expense that they enjoy). These are two very different people who just happen to use the same item to achieve their goals. (I happen to be strictly a collector, I make my money in other ways). The actual holders mean very little to me, PCGS gives you the option of grading without holdering, and I considered that, but the holder is free so I just let them holder it and I'll remove the coins when I want later. It's the grade I'm interested in at the moment. I have plans for many of these coins as far as displaying them. And having the coins graded from the same company will make it a lot better (easier) for me when that eventually happens. I'll show the final product when I can get things the way I want. Sorry for the late reply, I didn't see the comment until recently.

[@meanboycoins6250]

@@Dr.G also, if your like me .. I want all my plastic to be the same company ;) ..

[@Dr.G]

Tarry Smith Sr. 👍

[@MarkMphonoman]

I love your enthusiasm when you see a beautiful coin. Makes me appreciate them more. 👍

[@Dr.G]

Awesome Mark. The coins are a great link to the past; which by the way, I think was a much better time than we have now. Beautiful pieces of art. Thanks again my friend.

[@TheAvenstar]

This is a terrific video, by the way. Please keep 'em coming. You've got a gift for making the mundane quite fascinating. Low key works!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Al. I have lots of coins and memorabilia to show, but like most people, there is always something more important for me to do that delays the next coin video. But I really love to make them and I will continue as time permits. This is a fascinating hobby, "especially to those who love history", and I'm enjoying it immensely. I really appreciate the kind words my friend, thanks again.

[@thai-anhnguyen5527]

I love watching your videos, man. You have a really cool positive attitude. Hard to find around my parts.

[@Dr.G]

Cam on my friend, I appreciate it. :)

[@JoeDurbin]

Great unboxing,W/ some crazy results... thank you for sharing

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Joe 😊

[@jean-maxfawzi4636]

Wow! That's very unfortunate. Excellent video though! I must admit, you make the best "grading results" videos. They're very well made! Keep up the good work!

[@Dr.G]

Thank you Jean-Max, I really appreciate it. I try and do the best I can. You're very kind.

[@Dr.G]

Sorry Jean, I'm afraid of the liability. And plus, it's a lot of work. Numistacker does lots of that. I don't know how he has the energy.

[@jean-maxfawzi4636]

Ok, thanks

[@ViviscruisenCoins]

Nice video. I love the 1939 toned Mercury.

[@Dr.G]

Viviana, I just looked at a couple of your videos. You go girl. Great job. I love the "toners" as well. :) Thanks for the comment.

[@ViviscruisenCoins]

Dr. G thx I appreciate that a lot :)

[@barbaracoogle2889]

Good narrative. Liked seeing the coins, TY

[@kelkel3201]

im glad you had a great trip up in the Yukon! i am definitely a big fan of the television series since day one! looking forward to your next upload! as far as the coins go this is one of the most interesting and very teachable type videos ive seen!! those cameos disappeared but it’ll come full circle soon. thx for sharing ps and also i learned something very valuable with a very high caliber coin i literally just purchased that i was worried about! the die scratches on your nickel didnt effect the grade so my hopes are high:)

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, if the mint scratched it you still have a good chance of getting a decent grade. Good luck with your new coin. Thanks for watching,

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

Dr. G: I really appreciate seeing your videos, so I am subscribing to your channel. This has really been informative. Thanks so much. Cheers.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for the great comment my friend. I wish I had more time to show the other stuff I have. One day...😀

[@DominickGiammarinoAZ]

Dude your voice sounds so awesome when the video is played at 1.25 x I'm a huge fan of unboxing videos especially PCGS ones, thank you so much keep it up.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Nick. Will do.

[@ignaciopadilla9744]

Thank u man for the unboxing, i really learned a lot from u, as a begginer and a lot of others too I think ur doin good good luck, thanks.

[@Dr.G]

You're welcome Ignacio, thanks for the nice comment.

[@brucedocsmith2837]

I just stumbled on here. Great stuff! Love the light hearted “WhatchaGonnaDo” attitude. They indeed are, subjectively, cameo. I noticed the CAC sticker. I hope everything worked out for you. Appreciate the joyful spirit. Be safe in this crazy world we’re riding kids. Peace.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks so much Bruce. I have a good time. LOL. Be well bud.

[@knpstrr]

Paying someone to cause your collection to lose $1,000+ in value. What a deal

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, can you believe that? I know a good deal when I see one. LOL

[@guyazbell7437]

knpstrr makes you scratch the short hairs.!

[@Arachnikadia]

This would make me so pissed...

[@june281980]

This is the risk you take, you believe something is of a higher grade so you send it in. If you think it will come out different with a different grader, crack the plastic like you did before.

[@johnmarks227]

The guys who graded it at NGC probably don't even work there anymore.

[@chazblue4454]

Welcome home Dr G. enjoyed the video. beautiful coins. Glad you can laugh about your misfortune. Grin and bear it 😊

[@Dr.G]

Thank you Chaz, I'm glad to be back. And my misfortune "was" shocking for sure, but in the end it's just a coin, (and a few bucks) :) Thanks for the comment.

[@TheAvenstar]

@@Dr.G You've got a great attitude. I have to admit I'd be angry -- and PCGS does this all the time! They can't even consistently grade the the same coin twice. And this hobby is literally overflowing with numbnuts who actually believe that PCGS is some kind of superior grading company.

[@Dr.G]

Hahahah, I believe you're right Al. It took a while before I realized that grading MS coins is really a personal preference thing. Circulated coins have guidelines of wear to follow, but mint state coins include so much toning and surface texture differences that you can put very few rules to the grading. Now a days I use the grading results from "all" the companies solely as a starting point... not a ending point. Often you can find a nice coin to your preference with a lower grade offering great value. People today are just paying for grades and that opens up a lot of beautiful coins that would other wise be out of reach to most of us. "because someone put one number lower grade on the holder" :) Thanks for the comment my friend.

[@vaultkeeper9276]

My condolences Dr G but a good learning experience which I hope can be rectified as well. You are absolutely right on it being subjective - in fact I'm used to the folks at pcgs grading the other way around; cameo in NGC holders coming back as DCAM. They seem to be harder on US coinage... I still can't explain how the '52 could lose the cameo especially when that coin was CAC certified. They need to take a second look at that one for sure. Thanks again for another great video - can't wait for the next one, all my best.

[@Dr.G]

Always enjoy your comments my friend. I will run that 52 through one more time, (although my expectations are now much lower, and maybe more practical). As far as a learning experience, you're absolutely right, I think that's the key. (see my comment regarding that to Crown Collector). Thanks again.

[@oneprophetictouchministry2098]

I really enjoy your videos. I make very little money so as a coin collector I get to be there with you as you unbox the coins many of us would enjoy owning. You made my day today as I have had some disappointments buy coins myself. I'm currently bidding on a coin that the owner claims is dmpl and very high ms. I'll let you know if I win and the out come. Keep making videos Dr. G!

[@quentinmichaelproulx716]

Thanks for taking the time to educate us.

[@Dr.G]

You're welcome Quentin. Loved your Cat in the Hat video.

[@jrduke45]

Great video! Love em! I knew they were gonna say proof 66! Keep the good videos coming!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it. 😊

[@majesticsoundsofcoins9857]

Amazing peices of history you have there my friend. Thank you for sharing that. WiLL Definitely hit that 🛎

[@Dr.G]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. :)

[@QuinnForTheWin]

Would love to see a whole collection tour, or a type set tour.

[@stefanschleps8758]

That first set was sweet! You lucky dog!

[@Dr.G]

Haha, thanks bud. :)

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

Very Informative, Bravo !

[@jsdiff90s2]

Wish we could get some more unboxing Dr G!

[@QuinnForTheWin]

Interesting dude. Would love to see another video about owning a Yukon “claim” heck maybe even a tour of your truck stealth camping setup or off grid cabin.

[@shepirate4651]

How did i miss this vid! I'm watching now 🕵️‍♀️

[@morbidmike3456]

Great Video. Very Beautiful 1939 Proof Set.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. 👍

[@rodwood1962]

Man that is tough stuff!! They are definitely cameos!!!

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, those guys are tough over at PCGS. :) Thanks for the comment.

[@comptonharsham6499]

Welcome back from the vacation and congrats. Tough luck on the cameos. This video shows how grading can be very subjective

[@Dr.G]

That's for sure Compton, thanks for the comment.

[@davidbennett8636]

I hope that you enjoyed your time away, but happy to see you back, I have had several Coins graded by PCGS & NGC SLABS. BUT I'M like you PCGS is a little bit better and holds a better results in re-selling latter on and pop usually is lower witch is why they bring more money. js Only my opinion🤓

[@Dr.G]

David Bennett yeah I agree with you David. I've seen the same thing.

[@fifteenbyfive]

27:05 They're way too busy over there doing the truly important work of coin grading... figuring out whether the American Eagles are 69 or whether they're 70.

[@Dr.G]

Hahahaha. You are so right. Kind of a joke.

[@davidho2977]

I don't get why people send bullion coins to be graded. And to me it's very hard to tell the difference between a 69 and a 70.

[@fifteenbyfive]

@@davidho2977 I bought one it's a PCGS MS70 so take that everybody, plus it's in one of the special-first-early-plastic holders; it's worth the premium I paid just to be able to look at it and ask myself why. Some people even have them in the "emergency" holder so they got the good-good plastic damn. Dr. G and I might agree that it's probably best if the coin graders don't pick up that kind of work at all. If they want to play long ball and continue to exist. It's better for instance, for NGC to focus harder on ancients, and dominate that part of the market, by acquiring more skills and offering the fruits to their customers. NGC is having a lot of problems right now, it's such a shame. PCGS is having their own problems. I might run to ANACS because it's looking like the only underappreciated house in the neighborhood.

[@mr1982freeze]

Great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥your coin game is awesome ......

[@Dr.G]

Ha, thanks. :)

[@Beachbumartist]

Beautiful coins man, nice grading.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks man, appreciate it.

[@VerticalStacker]

Tough call on some of those coins. Regardless, beautiful for the collection!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. :)

[@meteoman7958]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@Dr.G]

MétéoMan thanks buddy. Appreciate it.

[@RM-ed1if]

As the old saying goes, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

[@capamerica2427]

Great video!!! Keep em coming!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks, Cap. :)

[@greggabo9335]

thanks! very much entertaining and efucational for beginner like me, good job.

[@Dr.G]

Greg Gabo we're both beginners Greg. Have a great time collecting. There are lots of nice people in the hobby as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@johnkobialko4765]

Busted man good on you ! Those are Cameo’s and I just can’t believe there incompetence Wow. I am going to send a bunch here in Canada to CCCI but I’m going to do a video before I send them . They should fix yours and compensation should be given big time and give you some freebies. Thanks and look forward to hearing how you do. Jp

[@shark70007000]

Wow! I just watched a few videos, to learn the difference between non cameo, cameo, deep cameo, and ultra cameo. From what I watched before this, it sure looks like a cameo to me. I agree with you.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for the comment. 👍👍

[@JohnDoe-ft2nh]

Thank you very much for a lesson.

[@Dr.G]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. 👍👍

[@tomfeldbruegge8744]

As always love your video's. Bye the way I think your 52 Franklin is cameo ! Look forward to new videos. Let us know what you got from your gold prospecting.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Tom, I did resubmit that 52 Franklin and got the Cameo designation back. I show it on the following video. Also the gold mining video has a little of what I found up there. Thanks for watching.

[@dwingsworld2581]

Great video and just wanted to let you know that Mike GPO sent me! The gold prospecting makes me seriously interested!! Thanks for the vid and sharing!!

[@Dr.G]

You're welcome buddy, thanks for the comment.

[@LarryStendebach]

Great video as always. I don't think you did too bad...though I understand the annoyance of dealing with the downgrade to get it in a PCGS slab. I think your halfs are both Cam...but not the cents. Better luck on the next submission!

[@Dr.G]

Again, I'm with you. The cent is weak. That 52 cam was difficult to find, and expensive. Hate to lose it. The 50 half, after looking at it 100 times, LOL, I believe it was properly graded at the original 64 cam. Anyway, lesson learned. When it's all said and done.... I just love that 39 proof set...:)

[@robbyhood2467]

Definitely will be subscribing I' love your commentary.

[@Dr.G]

Robby Hood Thanks Robby:)

[@Helldpdigr]

Nice coins! Great overall condition with the 39 proof set!

[@Dr.G]

I was pretty happy with that set as well. Thanks for the comment

[@vikwillwin]

Hi- I collected pcgs cameo Franklins for about 10 years .Pcgs is about 5-10 deeper cameo required to get a cameo designation as ngc .If they can correct one of the earlier weaker cameos they designated from years before they will . At one point I had the number 5 ranked franklin proof set at PCGS Registry .The problem is there are so few deep cameos there is not much chance to upgrade your set after you reach a certain point .Like take the 1950 franklin only 5 coins are slabbed in deep cameo 1 coin at 66 and 4 coins at 64 .So if your going to collect all coins in deep Cam 64 is the best you can ever obtain unless the number one set is broken up with the 66 deep cam in it .To be honest the coin that is 66 deep cameo is really not that nice of a coin ,Rick Tomaska pushed pcgs for the grade but it really was not deep enough for the deep cameo designation .My collection had a 67 cameo 50 that was hands down a deep cameo reverse with strong cameo obverse , but no where to go to upgrade .Cameo franklins are very undervalued and a good investment as such .there just was not that many of them only the first few off a new or reworked die made a cameo ,unlike the modern proof where all were deep cameo.

[@Dr.G]

Wow Vik, you know your stuff. Very interesting comments. I've read Rick Tomaska's work on Franklin halves, and I really love the cameos. You're way ahead of me with all your experience, and the interest in deep cameos. "Regular cameos"are still new to me, so Ultra cameos are just dreams for the future. lol I agree with your assessment of PCGS vs. NGC though, (from the little experience I've had with them). Thanks so much for the great comment Vik.

[@WillBeecher]

With all that nice silver nobody would know the 1942 Proof Lincoln was worth the most. I knew it because I am penny collector and those older proofs were very low mintages and hard to find in high grades!

[@Dr.G]

Copper is difficult to preserve. It likes to 'disappear' over time. LOL

[@shekatagani]

All your coins are awesome!!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. 👍

[@swamprat9018]

From the videos I've been watching NGC seems to be the more accurate of the two companies. PCGS is sending a lot of coins back as cleaned and Tooled. I would not even think of sending in a coin to pcgs unless it was a modern proof.

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, I'm not relying too much on either one these days. Just learn your series and grade your own coins. Thanks for the comment.

[@keithsparling5537]

Great video! You're probably the most satisfied I've seen yet with the grading companies, and what seems to be somewhat inconsistent appraisal standards. I'm kind of new to this and the scariest part seems to be the grading. Why is the same coin, same grade, worth more if its graded by one grading company, rather than another? I've seen this. Like I said its kinda scary. Sometimes, one grade lower, is a lot of money! I did appreciate your great attitude about the whole thing! Thanks again

[@Dr.G]

Hey, thanks Keith. I've learned to not take the grades too seriously. Like you said, lots of inconsistency and sometimes a huge jump in price between grades. I now regard the grades as just a starting point, the numbers give no more than a general report of condition. You really have to learn the series you are interested it and do the grading yourself. There is so much personal preference here. And that, by the way, could save you a lot of money. Look for coins that are graded lower but are well made, with fine details. Buy the coins that are attractive to you. If you're a dealer, then this advise is out the window, because they are only interested in the grades. Collectors like coins, dealers like numbers.😀

[@TheTedbull]

Great video. Those proof sets must be worth a fortune.

[@Dr.G]

The earlier proof sets can get pricey, but after 1953 or so, the price comes way down. Most dates after that are under a hundred bucks. Thanks for the comment.

[@compuwise]

Nice coins. Good video. Thanks!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Kid. :)

[@GregaAjero]

Nice unboxing sir.godbless

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. :)

[@beastmodeforever86]

😂"3 guys looked over". One guy looked over it for 2 seconds. I can't explain how pissed I would be

[@Dr.G]

Hahahah, 👍

[@harryporter3531]

Very educational, thanks a bunch

[@Dr.G]

You’re welcome Harry. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@iyfranco151]

1942 dime wow just WOW !

[@Dr.G]

I love it as well my friend. Very unique. Thanks for the comment.

[@CSAN]

Fabulous video, my friend. Sorry for the cameos that got away. The 1939 lineup is just stunning with nice grades to boot. As you advise, fill out the paperwork very carefully. Hindsight is 20/20, as usual

[@Dr.G]

Yeah that was a pretty big surprise lol. I did get the 52 cameo back in a following video. Definitely a learning experience. 😊

[@CSAN]

@@Dr.G hey hey! Had to come back to see the classic video. Wanted to see “The item” in the hands of the master again 😂 Good stuff. This is one of my favorite vids. I can remember being soooo jealous watching this. Well, until the costs were discussed LOL

[@Dr.G]

@@CSAN Hahahahahahahahah

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Back again. I remember the day you posted "Give Er A Yank"

[@P37RU5]

beautiful coins!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend.

[@billygagne2139]

Very nice Beautiful coins wow man wow ....

[@Dr.G]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it.

[@michael61985]

Love the 56 camo Franklin beautiful coin for sure

[@Dr.G]

Thanks John. 👍

[@markbass354]

I enjoyed this video , thank you sir

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Mark, glad you liked it.

[@Jack-ge1st]

Sure would make a nice addition to my proof sets starting with the 1950.

[@Dr.G]

Lets see those coins Jack. :)

[@IrisFinch1930]

Great video!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks, I'm watching all your cool vids. :)

[@darthvadar2757]

The 1939 half ..wow what a beautiful coin

[@Dr.G]

Thanks a lot for the nice comments, I appreciate it. 👍

[@darthvadar2757]

@@Dr.G I had to watch this video again. I am in love with that half. It's my favorite coin by far. And that is the most beautiful one I have seen. To me it looks flawless. I think the grade is to low. The reverse is unbelievable.

[@troystutsman1400]

Hi, I just found your channel and subscribed...! I collect coins when I can afford to. Also, I belong to the GPAA and would love to go prospecting in Alaska sometime...! I live in Northern Indiana so all we have around here and Michigan is fly poop Glacier Gold. Happy New Year and Be Blessed...!

[@Dr.G]

Troy Stutsman Troy. I've never panned fly poop before lol. Thanks a lot for the comment.

[@troystutsman1400]

Dr. G Lol... That’s what everyone around here and in Michigan calls it...

[@d.scottbessinger6776]

OMG I’d be bouncing off the walls over that 1951 Lincoln cent...I knew immediately how big of a hit that was.. that’s a tough coin to get in the original NGC grade

[@jackotheshadows9420]

.....I have heard Coin Dealers talk about continuing to send coins in for certification until they got the grade they wanted or at least one they were satisfied with.....That gave me a education and was a eye opening moment.....This was before the CAC yet as a young collector it made me realize that they have no idea how many times they have certified the same coin that will just skew every data for any grade with obviously the lower grades appearing to have more coins slabbed because most of these dealers would pop them out and send them in again.....

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, the Crack out/re submission thing is ridiculous. I think sellers should disclose how many time they submitted the coins they sell. If I was buying a coin I would definitely want to know. Thanks for the comment.

[@d.scottbessinger6776]

Whew so close to matching grades...I was rooting for the 66RD...LOL

[@Dr.G]

Hahaha. Thanks for the comment bud 👍

[@_CYB0RG_]

I LOVE that 39 proof set. I’m trying to put a 39 set and a 40 set together to honor my parents birth years. I have about half of each so far.

[@Dr.G]

Hahah. Our parents are exactly the same age. That’s pretty crazy.

[@GG-wm6kl]

Great video once again!

[@Dr.G]

Thank you sir. I appreciate it. So jealous of your avatar. Love it. :)

[@ShirlBussman]

I found this very interesting, I don't have any coins that I would send in to them anyway.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrMonkeySwag96]

It's always nice to see a Dr. G video. I always like to see Walker and Merc proofs. That 1918 Standing quarter does look whizzed or polished. That is obviously artificial luster. It's a shame because that quarter has nice details. I believe people whizz coins with a buffing wheel. That 1956 Franklin is deserving of Cameo because of the obvious contrast. I dig the toning on the 1880-S and 1890. It's a shame that a couple of your coins lost their Cameo designation when they cross over to PCGS.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks a lot for the great comment Swag. You're a very knowledgeable guy, and I love to read the detailed comments you leave on YT videos. Keep them coming. :)

[@TS1r731]

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

[@AndrejBk]

that 1939 set is really nice

[@Dr.G]

Thanks, Like I said I bought a few other 1938, 1939, proof sets only to find after delivery that they were cleaned or inferior in some way. This came from an estate sale. It was part of a group of 6 other year sets. You just have to be patient when looking for nice examples. Thanks for the comment.

[@capaudio10]

The scratches on the nickel are most likely polish marks on the die. The fields are the high spots on the die so they show the scratches right up to the details. The scratches don't count against the grade, even though they can be distracting.

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, I hate those scratches. LOL. Even though the grading companies don't count those when grading, I sure do, and I wouldn't pay the same price for equally graded coins where one has scratches and one doesn't. Grading coins "as made" doesn't fly with me. A poorly made coin is worth less than a fantastically made coin, and should be graded as such. At least in my opinion. 😊

[@d.scottbessinger6776]

Love that 51 cameo Jefferson nickel

[@topdownunder2011]

Good videos, well done! Would be neat to know how much you paid for each coin and what they're worth after grading. Keep the coin and gold vids coming hey! Cheers

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. A lot of these coins were bought as parts of collections, so it's difficult to tell how much I paid for each coin. In the later videos I do note the price after grading. Thanks again for the kind words.

[@DOCSilverStacker]

Great Stuff !!! I subbed

[@Dr.G]

Cool, thanks. I did the same.

[@scott917]

Not taking a poke at you, but it is nice you can "laugh-off" the initial sting of what happened. It may not seem like much, but it make the video much more pleasant to watch. Maybe someone else would have started ranting and raving. Also thanks for letting us learn from your mistake. I appreciate it.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks Scott for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@MetalBum]

Sheesh. Well great videos buddy

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. :)

[@MetalBum]

Thanks for the great videos. I’ve been trying to buy old silver half commemoratives. What do you think of the value vs spot for California. Stone Mountain. Oregon trail. Or the silver Texas coin. Man they are cool I also have lots of Morgan’s and other oldies. Check my channel bud

[@bvierville1]

Beautiful dime!

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. 👍

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

All sub'd up now. You drove right past me. I am in Vanderhoof An hour west of Prince George BC bud. Next yeat stop in for a meal and clean sheets bud. I couldn't find your message bud ! The bell is on fella !

[@Dr.G]

Thank's Dean

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Poss. come on over for a peek my friend.

[@Dr.G]

Tomoko's Enterprize I will definitely see you next year. Usually middle of august.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

For sure, I lived by the circle for many years(Norman Wells) and know how it works. A sub will get ya a steak, King crab and a spud with no locked doors my friend. I would love to sit and swap north stories with you bud.You may need to plan a couple days for the visit my new friend !

[@Dr.G]

Tomoko's Enterprize you're a good man :). I'm usually high balling it both ways. 6 days each way is pretty good chunk of time. But a bed and a shower is always welcome when you're living in your truck for 6 days. Looking forward to seeing your operation there. I will eventually refine some Yukon gold so you can teach me a few things. :)

[@QuinnForTheWin]

That 56 Benny still one of the top 177 coins in the PCGS universe.

[@ECP]

Dr G - Love your Videos.... I am having to watch replays now... Any chance you have any new videos coming out? You viewing public is starved for more Dr G Unboxing Videos... ECP

[@Dr.G]

Hahahah, working on it bro. Slow but sure. :)

[@marksmith5719]

The '39 Dime looked FB, how come they didn't designate it as such?

[@Dr.G]

Mark, proof coins are treated differently at the mint. They are usually struck twice and handled individually so they are always "full bands". The grading companies don't bother noting that on the label. Thanks for the comment.

[@bill4572]

That's why they look like that wized just learned something new

[@Dr.G]

Yeah, it's pretty obvious once you get used to seeing them, I had no idea. LOL

[@michael61985]

That 1950 Franklin is a cameo all day long

[@Dr.G]

Thanks bud. 👍👌

[@gerardov.9716]

Your a better man than I am for laughing at the situation. I saw the net loss at the end of your video and it's significant. A couple of questions Dr. G: A. Why transfer NGC to PCGS if your grades were pretty decent? B. Why did you unslab before submission. You can submit the coin(s) slabbed and they won't make a fuss about it (at least NGC won't). Boy these guys are brutal! In a lighter note, I'm glad your venture in Dawson City went well.

[@Dr.G]

Great question Gerardo, I am planning on displaying some of these proof sets in a unique way in the near future that necessitates all the coins being graded from the same company. (I'll make a video of that when it happens). And you're right, I should have just submitted the 1950 cameo half in the original holder for upgrading. In my mind the suffix portion of the grade (the cam) was not even an issue. I was just concerned with the numeric grade. I figured it could not grade lower that the original 64 so I was safe...LOL.... BAD MOVE.... I'm smarter now...:)

[@gerardov.9716]

Ah, I also use the same holders for sets. I guess it has to do with the meticulous attention collectors exercise in their hobbies. Dr. G, take care and keep us posted (we learn as you learn).

[@Dr.G]

Gerardo V. Will do buddy. Thanks

[@cajuncoinhunter]

@Dr. G the way you sound about the coins being in same packs, makes me assume you are a master craftsman or know someone that is, and making a beautiful wooden display cabinet ............ Plus Tard Mon Ami ~!~!

[@aerok4880]

I haven't sent anything in to be graded but I appreciate your insight.

[@Dr.G]

Thanks my friend. 👍

[@winnieteckel8453]

Great content. Subbed.

[@Dr.G]

Thank you my friend. :)

[@667hodge]

Coins graded in MS are not average

[@Dr.G]

You're right, I wasn't clear. I meant to say average MS Morgan dollars are, "in my limited experience" graded 63. The average MS coin is heavily bag marked. I have found the photograde programs are not realistic regarding Morgan dollars when you get to this grade. Also, the grading companies change the "grading criteria" based on the year and mint mark. (which I personally disagree with), making the photograde principle not particularly practical. The statement "average of 63" is just my own 'starting place', when I look at an MS Morgan dollar. Sadly, I have almost no experience with the other lower grades. Thanks for helping me clear that up.

[@beeblessed7310]

Good video :) ;p

[@Dr.G]

Thanks. :)

[@KirkLee1983]

Selling my Morgan graded coins and my franklin halves. I want to use the money to just buy straight up bullion..

[@timson3489]

Yeah, I had A 1881 s Morgan grade @ MS64 as well, and realized how many of those common dates are saturating populations. PCGS, especially, take silver dollars super serious, for these exact reasons, too.

[@Greg_call]

Whoa, left at your doorstep? Unheard of... always mailed certified mail.

[@Dr.G]

Greg inConway lol. I'm a thrill seeker.

[@johnmarks227]

That 1918, look at the leg.

[@jamesdavis5096]

that was REALLY fun..lets do it again!

[@Dr.G]

Hahaha, sounds good James.