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Watch, Don’t Judge, Authenticators

There has been some chatter about the professionals working at the major third-party grading services (TPGS). I am unaware that any of them are perfect, so most of this “chatter” may be the result of ignorance. Coin authentication is a never-ending learning process. You don’t ever become an expert but with perseverance, virtually anybody can acquire the skills, experience and techniques to be

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