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Orkney again. Cheap Lumix, again no processing.

In fairness Pete, we can only call things as we see them at any given moment in time - and in two cases verd has appeared on a slabbed coin, when it was not (apparently) previously there. So I think we are entitled to raise questions as to the degree of care shown in the handling process of slabbing, especially given the other instances of carelessness objectively highlighted by Sword. For example, the tiny piece of plastic pictured lodged in the slab cannot, by definition, be the fault of anyone but the slabbing company. Obviously there is no hard evidence to confirm or deny fault either way when it comes to the appearance of verd, post slabbing, but naturally a certain degree of suspicion pertaining to the slabbing process will be aroused, and it's perfectly proper that such suspicions are given an airing, if only to alert other members as to the possibilities.

I have fond memories of this place from the late seventies - I must go back sometime

Not my picture unfortunately but it was taken by a local last week over looking the woods by my house.

Interesting BBC article on mintage figures etc, particularly about the 2017 figures for 20p and £2 coins: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48201920

That’s wonderful. I was born in the Shetlands, spent my first six years on Fair Isle where my dad was the warden of the bird observatory. I have never been back, despite fond early memories. I must remedy that. Jerry

Orkney November 2018

I am entitled to comment on the grading services I have paid for. No criticisms can be given for that. I am entitled to say what I suspect has happened and I have gave my reasons. If an organisation don't want people to criticise them, then do a GOOD JOB. Sorry, CGS can't because they have already ceased trading. I know you think it is "unfair" that there are many more negative comments than positive. But everyone is entitled to have their say providing they are not libeling anyone.