Last fall I sent my toned 1952 quarter to be included with a Coin Community group grading submission. I wanted the coin to go to NGC since I hoped the toning would be rewarded with a Star rating on the slab. There were major problems with mailing and tracking the coin and for a while it looked like NGC might have actually lost it.
Fortunately, it DID eventually find its way home. Although I didn't get my star, I am happy with the final grade:
