NGC coin for conservation??

mommam17

I bought an NGC 64 Standing Liberty quarter from David Lawrence. I like the coin and the picture was a goon representation of the coin. But it came with a tag on the slab saying itwas evavaluated by NCS and was a good candidate for Conservation. The coin has light toning with nothing distracting that I can see. Thanks for any thoughts on this.

mommam17

OOPs. GOOD representation of coin.

eagle7

Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think it costs money to send a coin in for conservation. If so it looks like David L coins is working hand in hand with NGC to stir the pot for more money! Thats what I would be inclined to think about this matter.

Gilbert

I wouldn't go so far as to say DLRC is working hand in hand with anyone; these days, you send a coin in to NGC for encapsulation and you may get such a note.

If anyone is working with NCS, it's NGC.

eagle7

NCS is owned by NGC I do believe. As far as DLRC is concerned I guess they just didnt remove the tag which was on the coin when they bought it.

mommam17

I don`t understand why a near gem coin would have this sticker on it. Light toning with nice luster, just the way I like them. What could be the problem that it needs to be conserved?

eagle7

I think they want you to spend some money with them. A marketing gimmick I guess.

Tonelover

It's very sad that NGC continues to attach those stikers. I screamed at them for putting one on a beautiful bulls-eye toned Proof-66 Benson Seated Liberty Quarter. After seeing that note on a coin that could not be LESS deserving of conservation, it really sunk in how sad the whole concept is. It's a shame that they go to such great lengths to encourage the altering of coins. I've seen some NCS'd coins and to me they look quite unnatural and I don't want anything to do with them.

Russ

Jon,

It really depends on the coin. For the Seated you just described, I completely agree. I think earlier material, business strikes in particular, can frequently look boring and without character when they have been conserved.

But, some coins benefit greatly by conservation. I'm thinking specifically of 1950 to 1970 era cameo and deep cameo proofs. Many of these years were prone to problems that ruin the look (and value) of an otherwise very nice piece. Take glue spotting, for example. NCS is very good at removing it without surface damage.

Bottom line for me is that, like much else in this world, conservation can be both good and bad depending on the individual situation and coin.

Russ, NCNE

Conder101

<< <i>I don`t understand why a near gem coin would have this sticker on it. Light toning with nice luster, just the way I like them. What could be the problem that it needs to be conserved? >>


But the market likes white, and they are saying that if you let them get rid of the toning it might make 65, of course it might not and then you have a white 64 instead of one with the lovely toning. Who cares that right now it is original and attractive, gotta chase those numbers.

mommam17

Thanks for your replys. I thoght I`d leave it alone and now I know I will!

dorkkarl

you know, at 1 time, i had a senior moment & thought ncs might play a useful role in numismatics. now i realize that they are demon-spawn

LEAVE THE FREAKIN' COINS ALONE, NCS

K S