Argh! Results in on a coin I sent in.
baseballjeff
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Hey everyone,
Bought a $10 gold piece raw, sent it in, and the results were posted today. What does this "altered surface" mean?
1 1 27534713 8755 1904 $10 USA Genuine - UNC Details (94 - Altered Surf.)
Bought a $10 gold piece raw, sent it in, and the results were posted today. What does this "altered surface" mean?
1 1 27534713 8755 1904 $10 USA Genuine - UNC Details (94 - Altered Surf.)
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Altered Surface
This No Grade covers anything added to the surface of the coin to either "improve" its appearance or to cover marks. Surface alteration methods include adding: dental wax, putty, lacquer, nose grease, etc. "Thumbing" is the application of a putty-like material to fill in marks, scratches, and other defects or to haze over portions of the coin. Coatings (such as lacquer), while intended to protect coins, result in a No Grade because it is impossible to determine the quality of the underlying surfaces.
bob
<< <i>Just ask Col Jessup, he says that shouldn't be happen in this day and age because we all should be graders. We don't need these coins to come in plastic or be stickered, raw should be easily discerned by us as to gradeable or not gradeble.
If it's a bullion/melt value coin, this is an excellent example of why it should NOT be sent in for grading. If it has collectible value and the buyer doesn't have the knowledge/experience to detect problems, it should be bought already slabbed.
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
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<< <i>Just ask Col Jessup, he says that shouldn't be happen in this day and age because we all should be graders. We don't need these coins to come in plastic or be stickered, raw should be easily discerned by us as to gradeable or not gradeble.
If it's a bullion/melt value coin, this is an excellent example of why it should NOT be sent in for grading. If it has collectible value and the buyer doesn't have the knowledge/experience to detect problems, it should be bought already slabbed. >>
This, x 50.
But I would add that someone without the knowledge/experience to detect problems should learn to do so before investing significant money, even if buying TPG pieces. TPGs can get it wrong occasionally as well.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
I have had luck lightly dipping such coins, or rinsing them in acetone, and then successfully getting s grade.
given the date...here's what i would do:
1. soak it in pure acetone
2. rinse it with distilled water
3. rest it on a paper towel once on both sides
4. let it air dry
once it's dry, place it in a 2x2 holder. there's no need to send it in for grading now because we know it's genuine and chances are it's not a 64 or higher, so it's just not worth it to grade it. you can enjoy the coin in a 2x2 just fine. but, be careful...liberty 10's can be addictive and a strain on your bank account!
<< <i>that's a bummer.
given the date...here's what i would do:
1. soak it in pure acetone
2. rinse it with distilled water
3. rest it on a paper towel once on both sides
4. let it air dry
once it's dry, place it in a 2x2 holder. there's no need to send it in for grading now because we know it's genuine and chances are it's not a 64 or higher, so it's just not worth it to grade it. you can enjoy the coin in a 2x2 just fine. but, be careful...liberty 10's can be addictive and a strain on your bank account! >>
oh yeah, i forgot step 0...crack it out before you put in in the acetone. it will save some time
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<< <i>Just ask Col Jessup, he says that shouldn't be happen in this day and age because we all should be graders. We don't need these coins to come in plastic or be stickered, raw should be easily discerned by us as to gradeable or not gradeble.
If it's a bullion/melt value coin, this is an excellent example of why it should NOT be sent in for grading. If it has collectible value and the buyer doesn't have the knowledge/experience to detect problems, it should be bought already slabbed. >>
This, x 50.
But I would add that someone without the knowledge/experience to detect problems should learn to do so before investing significant money, even if buying TPG pieces. TPGs can get it wrong occasionally as well. >>
There are situations where I find that someone's contempt is worth more to me than other peoples' praise
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<< <i>Just ask Col Jessup, he says that shouldn't be happen in this day and age because we all should be graders. We don't need these coins to come in plastic or be stickered, raw should be easily discerned by us as to gradeable or not gradeble.
If it's a bullion/melt value coin, this is an excellent example of why it should NOT be sent in for grading. If it has collectible value and the buyer doesn't have the knowledge/experience to detect problems, it should be bought already slabbed. >>
This, x 50.
But I would add that someone without the knowledge/experience to detect problems should learn to do so before investing significant money, even if buying TPG pieces. TPGs can get it wrong occasionally as well. >>
There are situations where I find that someone's contempt is worth more to me than other peoples' praise
I'll have what CJ's having.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
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<< <i>Just ask Col Jessup, he says that shouldn't be happen in this day and age because we all should be graders. We don't need these coins to come in plastic or be stickered, raw should be easily discerned by us as to gradeable or not gradeble.
If it's a bullion/melt value coin, this is an excellent example of why it should NOT be sent in for grading. If it has collectible value and the buyer doesn't have the knowledge/experience to detect problems, it should be bought already slabbed. >>
This, x 50.
But I would add that someone without the knowledge/experience to detect problems should learn to do so before investing significant money, even if buying TPG pieces. TPGs can get it wrong occasionally as well. >>
There are situations where I find that someone's contempt is worth more to me than other peoples' praise
Contempt is certainly more sincere!
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There are situations where I find that someone's contempt is worth more to me than other peoples' praise
<< <i>Buying a raw high priced coin is not for me and I have no problem letting everyone know that. >>
I agree with you there! Honestly, I bought this coin at spot when the price of gold dipped to about 1,400k an ounce, so I really couldn't have gone wrong picking this one up. And honestly, I've been lucky doing this with two other gold coins in my collection, a $2.50 lib. and a $5 liberty that graded an MS 61, and an MS 62.
So, I think overall I've been lucky!