Does anyone think that NCS does anything that couldn't be done at home?

Steve27

In my mind's eye, I imagine that the NCS probably looks like a photo lab (except they don't need the red lights). Just vats of different chemicals including acetone, MS70, Jewel Luster (or a generic form of the same acid), distilled water and maybe even some olive oil. I doubt they have/use any cyanide. So what else could they have?

Lakesammman

A inside track to NGC afterwarads.....

nwcs

>So what else could they have?

Experience and the knowledge of how to identify what the problem is and the best method to fix it and what to do when it goes wrong. And correctly doing the procedure.

darktone

I just sent five coins to NCS and when I get them back I will post before and after pictures and let you know the cost involved and if they did a better job than I could have(I am sure they can). mike

dbldie55

<< <i>In my mind's eye, I imagine that the NCS probably looks like a photo lab (except they don't need the red lights). Just vats of different chemicals including acetone, MS70, Jewel Luster (or a generic form of the same acid), distilled water and maybe even some olive oil. I doubt they have/use any cyanide. So what else could they have? >>



Are you sure about the cyanide!

Pushkin

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Absolutely not, but only true if the person at home knows what they are doing!

gmarguli

Yes, I do. I have sent them a few coins and been happy with the results. For two coins I asked them to remove surface contaminants that were preventing the coin from being graded. However, both times I asked them to leave the toning alone since it added a major premium to the coin. Both times they were able to do it and the coins slabbed (one I *believe* is tied at finest known). I could not have done this at home. I've dipped/cleaned/MS70ed/Acetoned/etc thousands of coins, but I couldn't have done this.

I've sent them other coins that Jeweluster wouldn't fix.

Also, unlike at home, they offer insurance (grade protection). For a $500 coin I might take the risk at home, but if it's a $10,000 coin, then I'm happy to let them do it and know if the coin turns bad, I'll get a check.

Strat

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Absolutely! For one, the insurance option is a low cost way of ensuring your coin(s) will be handled properly, and if not, you'll be compensated. This option makes me feel much more secure than performing an "at home" job. Also, I was the proud owner of a few Morgan Dollars that were PCGS graded, but had dark ugly brown toning that I knew I couldn't remove, since I had tried dipping coins with that type of toning before, with little or no result. NCS did an amazing job with these coins, as they were able to remove the ugly toning, and two of the three upgraded at NGC. While the upgrades were nice, my main goal was to make these coins salable, and that purpose was accomplished. Many coins can be treated at home, without having to spend additional money using the services of NCS, but for more expensive coins, and for those with problems I can't rectify, NCS is a great option.

Russ

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Yes. I've seen them substantially reduce and, in a couple of cases, completely remove milk-spots from proofs without surface damage. Something I've never been able to figure out how to do.

Russ, NCNE