My 1935 D Washington Quarter

Yeah I'm sure it's not on the plastic. Gonna contact the seller today. Thanks guys for your advice!

Not sure what they could do for conservation. All the acetone in the world isn't going to fix that thumb print. Maybe those other spots, but I doubt that as well.

What could they do that would not be considered cleaning?

Don, they would dip it. Sorta controversial.

That thumbprint is probably maybe not going away.

If the other stains are toning, they should clean up ok. If they are a foreign substance acetone may or may not remove it.

It's a crapshoot, and this one would be tough.

I found the auction, the seller has 100% feedback. I feel he would certainly accept a return.

The reverse is nice. Looks 63+ to me all day.

He shot his pics head on. I would hesitate to call them photoshopped. Spud, you might shoot a couple head on to see what you get.

The math is not great. If it cleans up well and miraculously goes into a 63 holder, you gain maybe $100 in value. You are looking to put in your Dansco, so you may not get it regraded.

Reluctantly, I am in the "return it" column. Use that money to find a better example. Pain in the rump.

35-S is tough. Mine is still at "63" after trying to upgrade a couple of bargains.

There was a nice "64" listed on the Bay recently in a small ANACS holder for a good price. I would have jumped on it if I had not just blown my whole wad on a 32-S that is giving me heartburn. Similar situation, when I got it I was not super happy.
Jon

Shhhhh! It's a secret!

Nah, if done properly (not to excess and on the right piece) a modern piece will easily go into a holder. And NCS might have a few tricks other than EZest. They don't talk a lot.

This one is out of my depth, it scares me. Not sure what the stain is, and fingerprints are notorious for not coming off. Someone else with more experience might understand the piece better.

Of the coins I have dipped (I have posted some of my adventures on here) I have not regretted any of them, and they all have graded. But then I am very careful when selecting a candidate. There is a plethora of information on the subject, probably too much. Very time consuming to filter through. Strong opinions.

The only time I got a details grade for dipping was a "dip residue" details. And funny thing, I DIDN'T DIP IT! Sorry for yelling, I get excited some times . . . . I promptly cracked it out, dipped it to remove the dip residue (which I couldn't see, and must have been from a previous owner that didn't rinse properly) and resubmitted.

Came back in a 65 holder.

I don't like it much either, but I didn't make the rules . . .

Jon

They've got some terrific tricks. The ability to use heat with scientifically-relevant accuracy and control really enhances the efficacy of certain chemicals, and you can assume that they're past masters with electrolysis.

Send it back

If it only had one problem you might be ont he fence but 2 problems no way.

I would suggest that the photo was done "too well". While not shopped, the seller lit the piece and almost certainly turned the lights to make the coin appear nicer than it really is. I do the same thing.

But I do try not to deceive. Maybe the seller got lucky.

There is a fine line and certainly not black and white.

I am currently struggling with the same dilemma. I recently bought a "63" coin from a flattering photo that completely obscured a meteor strike to the nose. I pulled it out and as Charlie Brown would say; "Rats!". I will decide today whether to flip it or return it. Problem being that if/when I sell it I will feel quite obligated to portray it accurately.

So I may not recoup my cost. That is why I am considering a return. Yes, it is a 63, but not the 63 that I want and thought I was getting.

I have only returned one coin ever. And it was the completely wrong coin. Most of the time condition can be accurately assessed by the photograph.

I was under the impression that if it gets conserved and goes "details" or a lower grade that the guarantee would kick in.

Both PCGS and NGC/NCS.

I have never used either service, but I researched PCGS a while back and seems I was pretty clear that they would guarantee the grade after conservation.