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Valued Member
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Did I make an amateur mistake by going with conservation? According to them there was some kind of residue that made the surface appearance grainy. But I had no idea that it would alter the surface look so dramatically. I'm afraid it may have lost its unique look and possibly lowered its value #128542;
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't say whether the cost of the conservation was worth it in terms of the final price if/when you sell it. However, future prospective buyers are not searching for a coin with a "unique" look, especially if that uniqueness is actually some kind of residue.
Personally, if my only choices were between an AU coin that looked off, had environmental damage, and was cleaned vs. a straightforward AU-cleaned coin that doesn't look off, I would choose the latter.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So, when you submit a coin for conservation, you are automatically agreeing to have it graded?
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Valued Member
United States
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Well first I had been informed via e mail that my coin was eligible for NGC conservation due to residue and when arrived at NGC conservation a team of experts would determine whether the coin would benefit from being cleaned or if there would be risk of damaging it. After I approved the cleaning through a simple reply to the email saying "yes" I pretty much left the outcome in the hands of the Conservation experts. Ultimately they removed the residue and as a result my coin could only receive at the most an AU DETAILS rating because they had cleaned it. After it was cleaned I believe it automatically goes back to NGC for grading which would automatically result in an AU xxxx - CLEANED grade. Correct me if I'm wrong on this
Edited by Wiquiocho
09/16/2021 7:40 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well, that seems rather self-serving.  Does anyone know whether a NGC-conserved coin always receives a details grade? Edited by Coinfrog
09/16/2021 7:42 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Yes I agree haha. Had I known that conservation meant an automatic AU grade I wouldn't have done it and would've take a risk in hopes of an MS graded coin. #128533;
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Someone out there must have some insight into this question.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Does anyone know whether a NGC-conserved coin always receives a details grade? In my personal experience, it is not automatic. I have had coins that were conserved come back with grades of MS and PF without any reference to "Details." Coins receive the "Details" label if they have surface issues independent of NGC conservation efforts. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Better question .
Why make NCS rich ?
Most of the stuff they do to your
Coin when conserving it is easily
done yourself , IF you know what you are doing .
One example always soak any thing not obviously
NEW ( ie Gem Mint State , Gem Proof , or pleasing toning )
in either pure acetone or KOIN SOLV if you can find it .
NO rubbing or wire brushes!
The methods the conservers use are hardly proprietary!
Anyone can learn how to properly conserve coins for pennies!
Edited by Pacificoin
09/17/2021 10:23 am
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Valued Member
United States
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  Honestly. I believe this should've gotten a higher grade. Comments? |
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Honestly. I believe this should've gotten a higher grade. Comments? I'm not sure why you believe the coin is under-graded. Your latest images clearly show wear/metal loss. A coin can't be accurately called "mint state" if it exhibits wear. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Moderator
United States
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 with commems. There is obvious metal loss/wear visible on the coin and an AU grade is the correct technical judgment of the circulated state. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I am a student amongst masters. I now see what you mean. I hope one day my eyes are as sharp, my knowledge is vast, and my words are spoken with the confidence which can only be acquired through years of experience. As always fellas I thank you for your wisdom and speedy replies. Happy hunting to us all!
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@Wiquiocho: Happy to help! I like your long-term outlook on how to be a better collector - experienced-based knowledge can be a powerful tool and make collecting much more rewarding!
Happy hunting to you as well!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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