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PCGS Restoration for these 2 coins: Worth it ?
abdelmeg1
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1900 ms64 and 1895 ms64, both pcgs, with some black spots. The 1900 on both sides, and the 1895 a tiny one on the obverse only. Is it worth paying about $150 each for PCGS restoration before selling ? Grade will probably not change. Any expert opinions ?
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Not in my opinion.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Mark, do you think they can plus with the spots ? The spot on the reverse of the 1900 is actually black (don't know why it shows whitish on the scan).
If that's an option ?
Start a log for the coin.
That may come back to bite you.
+1
Is this because you don't think they could successfully remove those spots without making the coin just as bad or worse?
No way to be sure until you see what the restoration does, obviously if it improves the coin it would be worth it, but any restoration is a gamble. Good luck however you decide.
Jim
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" If that's an option ? " : Don't understand your comment, would you please explain. Thx
what is +1 ?
Those are not really black spots like we see on copper and nickel.
More like PVC or debris.
Could probably remove with an acetone bath.
But if you find pitting under former PVC, that's not so good.
And paying the fees is not great, either.
I don’t think it’s likely, and it might not be much, if any more likely, if the coins are conserved.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
It’s probably not a good idea to start a thread about conserving a coin that you plan on selling. The above coins are common dates so it probably won’t make a difference.
+1 = I agree
I don’t know if they could or how the coins would end up, if conserved. My thought is that the odds of making up the extra $150 per coin aren’t especially favorable.
If the coins are going to be sold anyway, I’d sell them as they are, rather than putting more money into them, without knowing how they’ll turn out. I’m not much of a risk-taker.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Thank you, Mark
My thoughts on restoration ,
If you have no other options to satisfy your researched thoughts.
And I reserve the right to change this statement as I learn.
What ? lol
No, not worth it.
No. In my opinion it is not worth approximately $150 per coin to roll the dice and wait several months to get them back in order to possibly make a small bit more upon resale.
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I would not spend the money on restoration efforts on those coins. Expensive, and unlikely to result in grade improvement. So throwing good money away.... Cheers, RickO
The copper spot on the 1895 G$20 looks like someone already tried to spot clean it with a Q-tip dipped in coin dip based on the lighter color around the spot.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Your costs for restoration are $38 per coin (Restoration regular), plus $28 shipping. You’re only gonna pay the 3% guarantee premium if either/both upgrade. So $104 if nothing changes. Well worth the money and you should definitely send them in. Do not crack them out, send them in the pcgs holders. Risk vs reward on this submission is huge in your favor, no brainer in my opinion.