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A group discussion for the MyCollect Guess the Grade™ game! A discussion for grades, improvements, new ideas, etc.
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- Hey all, I have a question. For guess the grade, if you come in second place for a section but the person in front of you has already won a different section, do you get the prize? Thanks in advanceHey all, I have a question. For guess the grade, if you come in second place for a section but the person in front of you has already won a different section, do you get the prize? Thanks in advance2 Comments 0 Shares 2115 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!Commenting is disabled.
- Yes, one prize per person.Yes, one prize per person.
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- ToddPollock gotcha[ToddPollock] gotcha
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- I have a suggestion: What if there were a disclaimer or an entirely separate category for grading coins in OGHs and rattlers? As we all know, there has been a considerable realignment of grading standards since the launch of TPG services. Oftentimes when I get a coin in an OGH or rattler I feel like I'm playing "Guess the Holder".
Another idea that surfaced is that there could be a mode which mixes in details-graded coins, presenting a challenge to even the most talented graders. (For example, you wouldn't get full points if you called a whizzed coin cleaned.)
Were this gamemode to be added, it would make a bigger problem of the problem coins in straight-grade holders. Think PVC, corrosion, or putty haze spreading after encapsulation - but I've also seen my fair share of wrap machine damaged Morgans that would never pass today. I want to report every one I get, but I worry that my standards might be higher than whoever sees the reports (aside from not wanting to inundate them with reports). Maybe there could be a "votekick" sort of thing? Naturally, that would pose its own questions, such as how to keep trolls from voting on a coin for no reason.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing what you think of my ideas.I have a suggestion: What if there were a disclaimer or an entirely separate category for grading coins in OGHs and rattlers? As we all know, there has been a considerable realignment of grading standards since the launch of TPG services. Oftentimes when I get a coin in an OGH or rattler I feel like I'm playing "Guess the Holder". Another idea that surfaced is that there could be a mode which mixes in details-graded coins, presenting a challenge to even the most talented graders. (For example, you wouldn't get full points if you called a whizzed coin cleaned.) Were this gamemode to be added, it would make a bigger problem of the problem coins in straight-grade holders. Think PVC, corrosion, or putty haze spreading after encapsulation - but I've also seen my fair share of wrap machine damaged Morgans that would never pass today. I want to report every one I get, but I worry that my standards might be higher than whoever sees the reports (aside from not wanting to inundate them with reports). Maybe there could be a "votekick" sort of thing? Naturally, that would pose its own questions, such as how to keep trolls from voting on a coin for no reason. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing what you think of my ideas.
5 Comments 0 Shares 4625 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- I agree. Although GTG would be much harder with all the "problem" designations...I agree. Although GTG would be much harder with all the "problem" designations...
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- GoldNumismatist I do think some variation of this could be interesting, perhaps a no grade test.[GoldNumismatist] I do think some variation of this could be interesting, perhaps a no grade test.
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- Good suggestion! I’ll bring it up with the team and we’ll take it into consideration. For what it’s worth, the coin shown in the post above is actually in a light blue label PCGS holder, from the era when they used circular gaskets without the prongs we see today.Good suggestion! I’ll bring it up with the team and we’ll take it into consideration. For what it’s worth, the coin shown in the post above is actually in a light blue label PCGS holder, from the era when they used circular gaskets without the prongs we see today.
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- I have a suggestion for the coin grading game. What if we added a multiplayer option where it gives the players the same coin and the same amount of time with 5-10 rounds before the score resets. Let me know if this is possible or a good ideaI have a suggestion for the coin grading game. What if we added a multiplayer option where it gives the players the same coin and the same amount of time with 5-10 rounds before the score resets. Let me know if this is possible or a good idea12 Comments 0 Shares 5882 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- How would partners be chosen?How would partners be chosen?
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- Coinbowlllc It could be a public match where anyone can enter at any time, or you could enter a private match with a code.[Coinbowlllc] It could be a public match where anyone can enter at any time, or you could enter a private match with a code.
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- Lemonjuiceman could be some tough teams to compete against.[Lemonjuiceman] could be some tough teams to compete against.
- Coinbowlllc could be, but that's the fun part, we could have teams of 1, 2, 3, or 4.[Coinbowlllc] could be, but that's the fun part, we could have teams of 1, 2, 3, or 4.
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- How is this an MS-62? It looks close to 65How is this an MS-62? It looks close to 65
6 Comments 0 Shares 5476 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- The luster looks weak on this coin - although some collectors will enjoy this white/flat look. But I suspect that's why it was graded 62. It's technically nicer though - and I wonder if it sold for 62 money or premium money.The luster looks weak on this coin - although some collectors will enjoy this white/flat look. But I suspect that's why it was graded 62. It's technically nicer though - and I wonder if it sold for 62 money or premium money.
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- IanRussell Premium for sure. This is 100% a green bean, and maybe even a gold. Its a 63 to me...[IanRussell] Premium for sure. This is 100% a green bean, and maybe even a gold. Its a 63 to me...
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- 63 to me... wear on cheek. Maybe 64 if you get a good grader. PS: Remember! grading is subjective. If you see a coin undergraded at a show, nothing stops you back from getting it even if a "professional" 3PG graded it.63 to me... wear on cheek. Maybe 64 if you get a good grader. PS: Remember! grading is subjective. If you see a coin undergraded at a show, nothing stops you back from getting it even if a "professional" 3PG graded it.
- GoldNumismatist near the ear, is that still cheek? Maybe not.[GoldNumismatist] near the ear, is that still cheek? Maybe not.
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- There is a pretty good hit on the cheek, but would still think at least a 64, perhaps the luster is not there, that is sometimes hard to pick up in 1 picture. As a 62 would be a great buy. I would love to have a collection of 62's that looked like this.There is a pretty good hit on the cheek, but would still think at least a 64, perhaps the luster is not there, that is sometimes hard to pick up in 1 picture. As a 62 would be a great buy. I would love to have a collection of 62's that looked like this.
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- I was looking at the leaderboard for GTG, and SethHanson has a time of 3.9 seconds. how do you look at a coin for 3.9 seconds and get it right 66.7% of the time? my time is 8.3 seconds and 56.5% lol. great job Seth!I was looking at the leaderboard for GTG, and [SethHanson] has a time of 3.9 seconds. how do you look at a coin for 3.9 seconds and get it right 66.7% of the time? my time is 8.3 seconds and 56.5% lol. great job Seth!11 Comments 0 Shares 7373 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- I shall get 1 second with 12 percent accuracyI shall get 1 second with 12 percent accuracy
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- There are a lot of “metas” that I use for grading. For example, the second I see a toned silver eagle I immediately go business strike 67+. Red wheat cents get a 66 red automatically. This saves a lot of time and usually guarantees 18 points out of 20. Otherwise, it’s all practiceThere are a lot of “metas” that I use for grading. For example, the second I see a toned silver eagle I immediately go business strike 67+. Red wheat cents get a 66 red automatically. This saves a lot of time and usually guarantees 18 points out of 20. Otherwise, it’s all practice 🙃
- richardo.mushinggun smart[richardo.mushinggun] smart
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- And richardo.mushinggun is just about as fast! 4.0 seconds!And [richardo.mushinggun] is just about as fast! 4.0 seconds!
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- It just takes a lot of practice. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to get accurate at grading. And tbh I’m not too happy about my scoreIt just takes a lot of practice. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to get accurate at grading. And tbh I’m not too happy about my score 😂
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- SethHanson well your still better then me....... for what thats worth.[SethHanson] well your still better then me....... for what thats worth.
- coin_kid34 if you keep working hard and learning a lot from others your grading should improve a lot. It just takes time and effort.[coin_kid34] if you keep working hard and learning a lot from others your grading should improve a lot. It just takes time and effort.
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- SethHanson I love the hobby so im not going to stop trying to inprove[SethHanson] I love the hobby so im not going to stop trying to inprove
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- Post a favorite coin encountered during GTG. Here's mine. I love the orange peel surfaces. The grade is 55 but I think the eye appeal should've brought it up to a 58.Post a favorite coin encountered during GTG. Here's mine. I love the orange peel surfaces. The grade is 55 but I think the eye appeal should've brought it up to a 58.
4 Comments 0 Shares 7457 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Similar to your coin I thought this was insane.Similar to your coin I thought this was insane.
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- Ok, so I have a question: when I get a coin wrong numerically (read: 0 points), why don't I get 4 points if I have the correct Prefix/Suffix? Is this by design? If so, the "How To Play" needs to be updated.Ok, so I have a question: when I get a coin wrong numerically (read: 0 points), why don't I get 4 points if I have the correct Prefix/Suffix? Is this by design? If so, the "How To Play" needs to be updated.5 Comments 0 Shares 8511 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- I think that would make it a bit too easy. The devs probably made it so you can only get the +2 bonuses if you got at least 1 point for getting close to the grade.I think that would make it a bit too easy. The devs probably made it so you can only get the +2 bonuses if you got at least 1 point for getting close to the grade.
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- richardo.mushinggun Yeah... That's what I figured until I checked the "How To Play" section and saw the official scoring spectrum was different.[richardo.mushinggun] Yeah... That's what I figured until I checked the "How To Play" section and saw the official scoring spectrum was different.
- richardo.mushinggun That' s how I suppose it works...[richardo.mushinggun] That' s how I suppose it works...
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- Hello everyone,
I was thinking, would it make more sense to award highest points on GTG rather than time. I'm thinking its not very hard to get in the top 50 leaderboard and then to just speedrun every other question, just a thought though.
Thanks for any type of feedback. Highly appreciated
#numismatics #rarecoins #GTG
GoldNumismatistHello everyone, I was thinking, would it make more sense to award highest points on GTG rather than time. I'm thinking its not very hard to get in the top 50 leaderboard and then to just speedrun every other question, just a thought though. Thanks for any type of feedback. Highly appreciated #numismatics #rarecoins #GTG GoldNumismatist3 Comments 0 Shares 9989 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Eh, we already have a section on most coins graded, which is kinda reflected in the number of points you have. Instead of top 50 maybe we can do like we only count the top 50% of players for speed to make it a bit harder, and so it scales with the number of people in the competition.Eh, we already have a section on most coins graded, which is kinda reflected in the number of points you have. Instead of top 50 maybe we can do like we only count the top 50% of players for speed to make it a bit harder, and so it scales with the number of people in the competition.
- richardo.mushinggun I would disagree with coins graded = points, since coins graded can be in any mode, meaning you can still speedrun on education/practice mode and have that not affect at all your points and your ranking. Thanks for the feedback though, highly appreciated.[richardo.mushinggun] I would disagree with coins graded = points, since coins graded can be in any mode, meaning you can still speedrun on education/practice mode and have that not affect at all your points and your ranking. Thanks for the feedback though, highly appreciated.
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- GoldNumismatist Speed does not have an effect on your total points, speed is its own category for anyone who wants to treat it more like a grading room and go fast. You can see more info on this page: https://www.mycollect.com/guessthegrade/help[GoldNumismatist] Speed does not have an effect on your total points, speed is its own category for anyone who wants to treat it more like a grading room and go fast. You can see more info on this page: https://www.mycollect.com/guessthegrade/help
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- How in the WORLD am I supposed to know this was cameo???How in the WORLD am I supposed to know this was cameo???
10 Comments 0 Shares 17526 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- Thankfully we all have the same handicap. Sometimes it's a coin with spotty toning or a copper proof cameo but we will all get that coin that makes it tougher for us.Thankfully we all have the same handicap. Sometimes it's a coin with spotty toning or a copper proof cameo but we will all get that coin that makes it tougher for us.
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- You can sometimes tell based on the “cleanness” of the fields(hard to explain but you’ll see what I mean if you pull up a toned proof silver eagle pic) but yeah it’s pretty toughYou can sometimes tell based on the “cleanness” of the fields(hard to explain but you’ll see what I mean if you pull up a toned proof silver eagle pic) but yeah it’s pretty tough
- Same with FBL on this Franklin. I really think there should be a flagging feature for coins with pictures that are not suitable for accurate grading.Same with FBL on this Franklin. I really think there should be a flagging feature for coins with pictures that are not suitable for accurate grading.
View previous replies- hummingbird_coins This one is tough, the toning makes it hard but you can see some decent lines there. We will look at a flagging feature for coins that seem out of line for grading.[hummingbird_coins] This one is tough, the toning makes it hard but you can see some decent lines there. We will look at a flagging feature for coins that seem out of line for grading.
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- ToddPollock Thanks. Your comment made me question my understanding of the FBL designation and I learned that PCGS only takes the bottom lines into consideration (NGC looks at all). You really do learn something new every day![ToddPollock] Thanks. Your comment made me question my understanding of the FBL designation and I learned that PCGS only takes the bottom lines into consideration (NGC looks at all). You really do learn something new every day!
- hummingbird_coins there is no one perfect way to light a coin. No single photo shows everything perfectly. I've seen what look like no-FG Kennedy halves at one angle, then when you move the light the FG is clear.[hummingbird_coins] there is no one perfect way to light a coin. No single photo shows everything perfectly. I've seen what look like no-FG Kennedy halves at one angle, then when you move the light the FG is clear.
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- hummingbird_coins Motorola?[hummingbird_coins] Motorola?
- Lemonjuiceman yes lol its a hand me down[Lemonjuiceman] yes lol its a hand me down 😂
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- One of the prime examples of being unable to grade just from photos.One of the prime examples of being unable to grade just from photos.
- DavidV_Numismatics its just a question of how accurate you can grade from a single photo. It would be really interesting to see how grading accuracy changes if it was videos or animated GIFs with some motion.[DavidV_Numismatics] its just a question of how accurate you can grade from a single photo. It would be really interesting to see how grading accuracy changes if it was videos or animated GIFs with some motion.
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- This is awesome! Thanks so much guys!This is awesome! Thanks so much guys!
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- SethHanson Now get all your friends one here! (Unless you think they are going to beat you)[SethHanson] Now get all your friends one here! (Unless you think they are going to beat you)
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- ToddPollock that’s a tough choice . I don’t know if I want to invite them cause then I have to play a ton more to beat them[ToddPollock] that’s a tough choice 😂. I don’t know if I want to invite them cause then I have to play a ton more to beat them😆
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- I'm glad to see the age restriction lowered from 18 to 13 years for Q2. Thanks for the change, Todd, Jason, Jack, and Ashlee! YNs should be rewarded.I'm glad to see the age restriction lowered from 18 to 13 years for Q2. Thanks for the change, Todd, Jason, Jack, and Ashlee! YNs should be rewarded.
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- How do I tell if a coin has wear? I would think this is wear (on the high points on Lincoln's face) but it was graded a 67How do I tell if a coin has wear? I would think this is wear (on the high points on Lincoln's face) but it was graded a 67
6 Comments 0 Shares 12452 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- It has almost unbroken mint luster and very few contact marks. Also I don't see any signs of wear.It has almost unbroken mint luster and very few contact marks. Also I don't see any signs of wear.View previous replies
- pcgsregistrycollector the discoloration above his ear, on his cheek, and his jaw[pcgsregistrycollector] the discoloration above his ear, on his cheek, and his jaw
- Lemonjuiceman that’s weakness from the strike, not wear.[Lemonjuiceman] that’s weakness from the strike, not wear.
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- SethHanson Usually when I see a bad strike, it's not discolored like this[SethHanson] Usually when I see a bad strike, it's not discolored like this
- Lemonjuiceman yeah. It’s not always discolored like that[Lemonjuiceman] yeah. It’s not always discolored like that
- SethHanson fr tho[SethHanson] fr tho
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- Congratulations to our Season 1 Winners! Thanks to all who played and we will be sending out updates for Season 2 in the next newsletter.
Highest Rank – Crepidodera
Highest Accuracy – ClyO
Fastest- Joeyhageman
Most Graded- CoinbowlLLC
MyCollect Choice- Lafaa
The prizes are still being worked on but we will get them out as soon as we can.
Congratulations to our Season 1 Winners! Thanks to all who played and we will be sending out updates for Season 2 in the next newsletter. Highest Rank – Crepidodera Highest Accuracy – ClyO Fastest- Joeyhageman Most Graded- CoinbowlLLC MyCollect Choice- Lafaa The prizes are still being worked on but we will get them out as soon as we can.9 Comments 2 Shares 18424 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- if i get 0% on the grading but i do it in 2 seconds do i get the fastest rank?if i get 0% on the grading but i do it in 2 seconds do i get the fastest rank?View previous replies
- Lemonjuiceman We are making an adjustment to this that will come out in the newsletter this week.[Lemonjuiceman] We are making an adjustment to this that will come out in the newsletter this week.
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- ToddPollock unrelated question, how does one get verified?[ToddPollock] unrelated question, how does one get verified?
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- Lemonjuiceman i've been wondering this too[Lemonjuiceman] i've been wondering this too
- FriendlyEagle7 Lemonjuiceman Sorry I thought I responded on this. We are working on a better verification system so we have not been very active in adding the verification marks.[FriendlyEagle7] [Lemonjuiceman] Sorry I thought I responded on this. We are working on a better verification system so we have not been very active in adding the verification marks.
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- ToddPollock how does it work? I might be able to help[ToddPollock] how does it work? I might be able to help
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