Conserv/Clean: Value Increased?, TPG Costs & Historical Results

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mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 03:15 am Please check this PSGS-slabbed MS63 1875 3C & its obverse discoloration. Before the initial submission I was tempted to use allegedly innocuous acetone to remove the dark obverse stain. However, I hesitated since it was obviously an MS-type coin whose numeric designation was unknown at the time. Now I am fortunate enough to have PCGS reverse their opinion and reholder the coin with the initially petitioned MPD FS-301 varietal classification. Here are my questions: 1) What exactly should I ask for on the 'submission' form & how much should it cost me for stain removal considering that PCGS is picking up the tab for their mistake of missing the variety catch? 2) From the photos created by PCGS does this darkened substance appear like something that could easily be at least 80% removed? 3) Compared to its current untouched state should this coin cleaned-up by PCGS to at least an 80% stain removal improvement bring its resale price significantly closer to the approx. $ 425 on the PCGS price guide @ MS63? Report this Post to the Staff

mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 03:19 am One last concern I failed to express: 4) Has there ever been a case when a PCGS-slabbed coin came back with a lower grade as a result of this company cleaning/conserving their own slabbed coin? If this is the case, what % likelihood would this 3C coin have after cleaning for a reassigned grade lower than its predecessor? Report this Post to the Staff
silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 10:58 am i believe those stains should clean up very nicely. It appears to be surface staining, and not anything that has ate it's way into the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 1:35 pm Quote: Has there ever been a case when a PCGS-slabbed coin came back with a lower grade as a result of this company cleaning/conserving their own slabbed coin? You're covered by the guarantee if that happens since they're the ones doing the work Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5675 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 1:44 pm It looks like that stain would likely come off with acetone, but I wouldn't have them do anything more. I would think it would be much more attractive and desirable without the stain. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 04/08/2018 3:24 pm In this instance conservation by PCGS would be recommended. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4593 Posts	Posted 04/14/2018 11:31 am You'll pay whatever the normal upcharge is for conservation. https://www.PCGS.com/restoration Call customer service first, however, and confirm you can combine the services. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4593 Posts	Posted 04/14/2018 11:32 am Oh and to the other question, certainly there are coins that have been graded lower once conserved. It depends on what is revealed below the previously hidden surface. For example, putty covering a major ding. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
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