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MrEureka
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NCS Named the Official Conservation Service of the PNG
Posted by at 6/24/2005 11:25:56 AM
Numismatic Conservation Service (NCS) has been named the official conservation service of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). This relationship raises awareness of and reinforces the role of professional conservation in numismatics.
The PNG is a nonprofit organization comprised of the world's top rare coin and paper money experts. As numismatic professionals, their primary mission is to make the hobby safe for collectors and investors by maintaining rigid standards of excellence for their member dealers. The average PNG dealer has more than 25 years of experience.
NCS is the only professional service of its kind dedicated to conserving numismatic property. Staffed by professional numismatists with decades of experience, NCS conservators provide sophisticated and targeted treatment to improve the surface stability and appearance of coins, medals, and tokens.
Executive Director of the PNG, Robert Brueggeman, addresses the need for professional conservation in numismatics: "The PNG has recently adopted NCS as its only recommended professional conservation organization. When a painting is in need of conservation we turn to the professionals in that industry, when a coin is in need of conservation we turn to NCS. The PNG looks forward to a continuing successful relationship, where our member dealers utilize NCS to conserve their coins, eliminating the risk involved in improper techniques."
The President of NCS, Dave Camire, suggests that this arrangement will enable NCS to better fulfill its primary mission. "This latest endorsement will help spread awareness for conservation and ultimately help to assure better long-term care of our numismatic treasures for the years to come. We look forward to assisting the fine group of dealers of the PNG to achieve this goal."
In addition, Steve Eichenbaum, CEO of NCS, commented: "NCS is very proud to have received this stamp of approval from the most respected dealer organization in the industry. It reflects a mutual commitment to service and integrity in the rare coin industry."
NCS accepts all raw and certified coins, tokens and medals for conservation, and does not do repairs or mechanical alterations of any kind. To obtain a submission form or for more information, contact Numismatic Conservation Service directly at 1-866-NCS-COIN (866-627-2646) or email NCSHelp@ncscoin.com. For more information on numismatic conservation please visit NCS’s website at www.NCScoin.com.
Posted by at 6/24/2005 11:25:56 AM
Numismatic Conservation Service (NCS) has been named the official conservation service of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). This relationship raises awareness of and reinforces the role of professional conservation in numismatics.
The PNG is a nonprofit organization comprised of the world's top rare coin and paper money experts. As numismatic professionals, their primary mission is to make the hobby safe for collectors and investors by maintaining rigid standards of excellence for their member dealers. The average PNG dealer has more than 25 years of experience.
NCS is the only professional service of its kind dedicated to conserving numismatic property. Staffed by professional numismatists with decades of experience, NCS conservators provide sophisticated and targeted treatment to improve the surface stability and appearance of coins, medals, and tokens.
Executive Director of the PNG, Robert Brueggeman, addresses the need for professional conservation in numismatics: "The PNG has recently adopted NCS as its only recommended professional conservation organization. When a painting is in need of conservation we turn to the professionals in that industry, when a coin is in need of conservation we turn to NCS. The PNG looks forward to a continuing successful relationship, where our member dealers utilize NCS to conserve their coins, eliminating the risk involved in improper techniques."
The President of NCS, Dave Camire, suggests that this arrangement will enable NCS to better fulfill its primary mission. "This latest endorsement will help spread awareness for conservation and ultimately help to assure better long-term care of our numismatic treasures for the years to come. We look forward to assisting the fine group of dealers of the PNG to achieve this goal."
In addition, Steve Eichenbaum, CEO of NCS, commented: "NCS is very proud to have received this stamp of approval from the most respected dealer organization in the industry. It reflects a mutual commitment to service and integrity in the rare coin industry."
NCS accepts all raw and certified coins, tokens and medals for conservation, and does not do repairs or mechanical alterations of any kind. To obtain a submission form or for more information, contact Numismatic Conservation Service directly at 1-866-NCS-COIN (866-627-2646) or email NCSHelp@ncscoin.com. For more information on numismatic conservation please visit NCS’s website at www.NCScoin.com.
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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Russ, NCNE
<< <i>I think it's great that the PNG now endorses the cleaning of coins. I'd expect nothing less. >>
Yes, you need to send that icon to NCS immediately!!!
<< <i>I think it's great that the PNG now endorses the cleaning of coins. I'd expect nothing less. >>
They get rid of that unsightly colored tarnish that some refer to as "toning". They perform a great service.
Ray
Does NCS have any published policy for what the WILL and WON'T do? Have they ever turned down "conserving" a coin because it would do harm, or would not be in the best interest of the coin or hobby?
Just wondering.
Yes, with some regularity.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>And, there were so many conservation services to choose from. The competition must have been fierce.
Russ, NCNE >>
I needed a laugh today...I just got home from a long week at work....knew I could count on Russ
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Need more $$$ for coins?
I'm waiting for the eventual announcement concerning who is the official "Coin Doctor" of the hobby.
roadrunner
What is PNG thinking??
Jon Rosenthal
I always admire someone who is willing to speak out and stand up for what he believes in !! I am glad that some PNG member-dealers have the sense to question this, if only because the PNG endorsement does create the appearance of endorsing the practice of conservation. While we would all agree that there are some instances in which conservation has been useful (shipwreck coins covered with seaweed, perhaps), most of us would also agree that there are some questionable aspects to it as well (stripping of original proof gold, which then gets resubmitted for possible upgrade at the sister company NGC).
It is possible that NCS is looking to enhance its credibility in advance of any possible fallout from Ohio. This may benetfit NCS, but what does it do for PNG other than the cash received (if any)? Personally, I think that paid endorsements should be accompanied by a full disclosure. I remember the squabbles between PCGS and NGC over the ANA endorsement, and the increasing amounts of money involved.
Sunnywood
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
Coins are not unstable and do not need their appearance improved, unless of course your shooting for a nice bump over at NGC
<< <i>It is possible that NCS is looking to enhance its credibility in advance of any possible fallout from Ohio. >>
Was NCS also involved in the Ohio scandal? I thought the link was to NGC.
Russ, NCNE
Sorry but this required a venting.