Die chips on modern dimes

[N-8266]

I’ve collected multiple examples of die chips and small die breaks, but I’m having trouble finding clear guidance on where the threshold is between minor chips, major die breaks, and pieces that carry real premium value. I understand that condition (especially uncirculated) and collector demand play a big role, but is there any accepted technical or market benchmark—size, location, die state progression—that typically separates minor errors from more valuable ones? I've attached a few examples of what I have.

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, its all about drama. If it can be seen with the naked eye, it might stir interest with the collectors. I have seen my fair share of errors and honestly, the die chips are tossed into our dollar bin.

In 2002 the US Mint increased the quality assurance and control. Not many major mint errors escape the mint any more. People have reverted to looking for anything with a possible error. The new fangled cheaper microscopes have sparked renewed interest in coins but the magnification used on these scopes is way too high. Very minor conditions can look great at high power, but in reality, they are pretty common.
I typically tell clients to consider looking for overdates and doubled dies from other countries to satisfy that itch. Many are available from 1600 to the mid 1990s.

The CONECA staff frown on talking value here. Die cracks that are dramatic are often found on the higher end auction houses like heritage auctions, great collections or stacks-bowers.

I would look at the average pricing of them with similar drama. Eliminate the ones that are obviously much higher than norm. Some people just go on a rampage and dont want to lose and they will go to no ends to win. In that instance its more about egos than the collectible value.

[N-8266]

Thank you for sharing your insight and perspective. Ill keep it focused on the major errors. I would like a little more info about the drooling Roosevelt.