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Sent some of my Ugly Mercs to PCGS for restoration.

FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 1, 2019 4:04PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Sure hope they see fit to restore all of them.
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Ken

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  • DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just starting to put together a set myself. Interested to see your results !!

    Drunner

  • MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,309 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Fairlaneman said:
    I guess it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the service. If I can find this thread I will put the results up.

    Ken

    Bookmark the thread for easy return to it. I'd like to see the results too.

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I sort of like the 18.

  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭

    @Smudge said:
    I sort of like the 18.

    I agree. Original look to it.

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I had a Buffalo Nickel conserved (a spot or two verdigris).

    Came back MS65 ... glad I spent the money.

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I predict a bunch of dipped blast white coins. I hope you like that sort of thing.

  • philographerphilographer Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 1, 2019 5:10PM

    Some look as if they came through the influenza outbreak of 1917-1918. Best of luck!

    He who knows he has enough is rich.

  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    I predict a bunch of dipped blast white coins. I hope you like that sort of thing.

    Not really into that look but I think the coins will look better in the long run.

    Ken

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My biggest concern is that none of the coins looks to have strong luster. I sure hope it doesn't look dull and lifeless after conservation. The good news is that the coins will be covered by the guarantee and would at least keep the same grade so a "dip and flip" is definitely possible.

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    P.S. What did PCGS grade each of the coins?

  • Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭✭

    About 3 of these are not ugly - the 16S and the 18's, but the others, yes, look forward to seeing the conserved results.

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://desertmoonnm.com/
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,888 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought restoration would not tackle toning. Not a candidate just because the toning is mottled or ugly.
    good luck,
    bob :)

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    P.S. What did PCGS grade each of the coins?

    Lowest grade is AU58 on the 26S and the others are MS63 to MS64FB.

    Ken

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  • bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,425 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @washingtonrainbows said:
    95% bright white and shiny much nicer than current look.

    you can buy a jar of dip on ebay for $8

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  • bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,425 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @washingtonrainbows said:

    @bronco2078 said:

    @washingtonrainbows said:
    95% bright white and shiny much nicer than current look.

    you can buy a jar of dip on ebay for $8

    Yea but Ebay can’t place them back in a new PCGS holder or can they? :)

    Sure but since they are already in holders the proper course of action is to do absolutely nothing.

    Also note that the cost of placing the coin in a new holder is like 5 cents , go ahead and add a penny for the dip.

    If you intend to get a lot of conservation done give us a heads up so we can buy some PCGS stock first B)

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That 19-S looks pretty good detail wise.

  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,833 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would wager a guess that some of those have already had a bath and some of that is what couldn’t have been removed coupled to residue retone

  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Crypto said:
    I would wager a guess that some of those have already had a bath and some of that is what couldn’t have been removed coupled to residue retone

    Just for the heck of it which coins.

    Ken

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This will be both interesting and informative.... Please post the results to this thread so that we have 'before and after' pictures. Great opportunity for forum learning. Cheers, RickO

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  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,850 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Restoration used to be 3-4 month turnaround. The last few I tried were returned without any attempt to improve them, even one that turned in the holder with good before & after photos. After that, I gave up and quit giving them free donations. As for these:

    1916-S - Not so bad as-is. Will likely be improved, but boring blast white. Hairlines may be more obvious.
    1917-D - Also not terrible. Will likely be improved. Some light spots may remain, especially above PLURIBUS.
    1918 - I like it the way it is. Nothing here to improve
    1918-D - Looks like it will be a clean, but possibly dull white after a dip. This one I'd just sell & replace.
    1919-S - Will likely have residual spots and be a bit dull. Also one that I'd sell and replace.
    1926-S - Not all of that will come off the reverse, maybe not the obverse either. Will likely be better, but still not great.

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,090 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Any update with results?

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,590 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd also be interest in seeing how they came out. Many of them didn't look like good candidates for a successful restoration.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They're already slabbed. What prompted the original purchase if you don't like the coin?

  • skier07skier07 Posts: 4,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 29, 2019 8:13AM

    @Fairlaneman said:
    I guess it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the service. If I can find this thread I will put the results up.

    Ken

    It takes much longer, more like 3-4 months.

    I like the 16-S, the others are blah to ugly. I might consider selling if they’re able to conserve them. What’s to prevent them from turning again?

    Good luck.

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ANY NEWS?

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Treashunt said:
    ANY NEWS?

    Results with before and after pictures in the following thread.
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    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1016184/another-pcgs-conservation-question#latest

    Ken

  • TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Fairlaneman said:

    @Treashunt said:
    ANY NEWS?

    Results with before and after pictures in the following thread.
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    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1016184/another-pcgs-conservation-question#latest

    Ken

    Thank you

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Fairlaneman said:

    @cameonut2011 said:
    P.S. What did PCGS grade each of the coins?

    Lowest grade is AU58 on the 26S and the others are MS63 to MS64FB.

    Ken

    In the market for a 26-S in AU58.

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