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Valued Member
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I would like to purchase a Graded and enclosed in a capsule. The reverse side has two black spots (sulfide deposits) I think that's what it's called. Since the coin is Graded and enclosed in a capsule, will the black spots get bigger? I know the capsule is airtight, is this correct?
Thank You and will what for your reply
Bobbart
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Strictly speaking, slabs are not air tight. But they are about as air tight as you are going to get with coin storage.
The spots aren't really contagious and won't promote further growth as long as it is stored properly.
When considering purchase, I would consider the spots as far as how they affect the eye appeal, and leave it at that.
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Pillar of the Community
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No, they're not airtite and I found that out the hard way. Water leaked in and toned the obverse, unattractively, to a tan-brown
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Pillar of the Community
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the slabs are sonically sealed. if you had water damage, call PCGS and they will reslab for free.
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Rest in Peace
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The reverse side has two black spots (sulfide deposits) I think that's what it's called I believe they are carbon spots and they will not go away. |
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I would like to purchase a Graded and enclosed in a capsule. Sounds like you haven't purchased it yet. I suggest not buying something where it's possibly going to get worse. |
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No I have not purchase the coin. It's a very hard coin to find in this grade. It's a 1889-CC AU 50 PCGS and CAC approve. The only problem is
the reverse side has two black spots, not that big, but you can see them with the naked eye. I have to decide by tomorrow afternoon or the person will sell it to someone else, and I don't know what to do at this point.
Replies welcome please....need help
Bobbart
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04/24/2014 7:38 pm
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It's a very hard coin to find in this grade. It's a 1889-CC AU 50 PCGS and CAC approve. I don't think they're that uncommon; NGC alone has 200 in that grade and almost a thousand higher. I tend to agree with bpoc1 in that they're carbon spots, meaning they're probably static and won't change. But frankly, if I'm going to shell out $7000+ for a coin, I'm not taking one with carbon spots on it. |
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