NCS Conservation

They will not alter the surface that makes a non gradable coin (or net graded coin now) and turn it into a problem free coin. If a coin has certain problems it will always have those certain problems. if there is some kind of stuff on the coin like tape residue or PVC or something like that then the NCS can make it more market acceptable. here is a link to one coin they conserved recently http://www.ncscoin.com/news/viewart...rticleID=930

A few more things about NCS:

* They can refuse to conserve your coins. Many coins cannot be saved, the damage is done and chances of a successful conservation is slim to none.
* They don't always do perfect job. Many of their conserved coins end up in body bag holders.
* Sometimes they only do "good enough" to make a coin holder. A spot or two might remain after conservation, but not bad enough to prevent grading.
* It's usually only worthwhile on more valuable coins and it can be quite costly but sometimes it is fairly inexpensive (~$30) too.

With practice and experience most collectors can conserve their own coins. However, many inexperienced collectors have ruined their coins when attempting conservation.....they turned conservation into cleaning. There's a FINE line between the two and once it's crossed there's no turning back.