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Sent some of my Ugly Mercs to PCGS for restoration.
Fairlaneman
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Sure hope they see fit to restore all of them.
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Ken
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Looking forward to seeing the results!
Collector, occasional seller
I guess it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the service. If I can find this thread I will put the results up.
Ken
Just starting to put together a set myself. Interested to see your results !!
Drunner
Bookmark the thread for easy return to it. I'd like to see the results too.
I sort of like the 18.
I agree. Original look to it.
I had a Buffalo Nickel conserved (a spot or two verdigris).
Came back MS65 ... glad I spent the money.
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I predict a bunch of dipped blast white coins. I hope you like that sort of thing.
Some look as if they came through the influenza outbreak of 1917-1918. Best of luck!
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Not really into that look but I think the coins will look better in the long run.
Ken
Some of those are beyond hope for spot free. The black over the nooks tends to stick.
You sir are about to get an unsolicited free opinion worth what you paid for it.
Save the conservation fees, blow those out on great collections and use the money to buy better examples. PCGS doesn’t have a magic bullet, they have a dip jar and an obligation to put it back in a holder. While they will come back bright and shiny(ish), things like the hairlines on the back of the 16s might come out much more apparent.
It would also be wise with junk silver to see before and after and teach your self how to treat coins. use melt quality Washington quarters and Kennedy halves. Not only will you learn what is possible you will learn to grade better and analyze other coins and potential purchases for possible previous “work”.
My 2c
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
My biggest concern is that none of the coins looks to have strong luster. I sure hope it doesn't look dull and lifeless after conservation. The good news is that the coins will be covered by the guarantee and would at least keep the same grade so a "dip and flip" is definitely possible.
P.S. What did PCGS grade each of the coins?
About 3 of these are not ugly - the 16S and the 18's, but the others, yes, look forward to seeing the conserved results.
Best, SH
I thought restoration would not tackle toning. Not a candidate just because the toning is mottled or ugly.
good luck,
bob
Lowest grade is AU58 on the 26S and the others are MS63 to MS64FB.
Ken
you can buy a jar of dip on ebay for $8
Sure but since they are already in holders the proper course of action is to do absolutely nothing.
Also note that the cost of placing the coin in a new holder is like 5 cents , go ahead and add a penny for the dip.
If you intend to get a lot of conservation done give us a heads up so we can buy some PCGS stock first
That 19-S looks pretty good detail wise.
I would wager a guess that some of those have already had a bath and some of that is what couldn’t have been removed coupled to residue retone
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Just for the heck of it which coins.
Ken
This will be both interesting and informative.... Please post the results to this thread so that we have 'before and after' pictures. Great opportunity for forum learning. Cheers, RickO
Restoration used to be 3-4 month turnaround. The last few I tried were returned without any attempt to improve them, even one that turned in the holder with good before & after photos. After that, I gave up and quit giving them free donations. As for these:
1916-S - Not so bad as-is. Will likely be improved, but boring blast white. Hairlines may be more obvious.
1917-D - Also not terrible. Will likely be improved. Some light spots may remain, especially above PLURIBUS.
1918 - I like it the way it is. Nothing here to improve
1918-D - Looks like it will be a clean, but possibly dull white after a dip. This one I'd just sell & replace.
1919-S - Will likely have residual spots and be a bit dull. Also one that I'd sell and replace.
1926-S - Not all of that will come off the reverse, maybe not the obverse either. Will likely be better, but still not great.
Any update with results?
I'd also be interest in seeing how they came out. Many of them didn't look like good candidates for a successful restoration.
They're already slabbed. What prompted the original purchase if you don't like the coin?
It takes much longer, more like 3-4 months.
I like the 16-S, the others are blah to ugly. I might consider selling if they’re able to conserve them. What’s to prevent them from turning again?
Good luck.
ANY NEWS?
BHNC #203
Results with before and after pictures in the following thread.
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https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1016184/another-pcgs-conservation-question#latest
Ken
Thank you
BHNC #203
In the market for a 26-S in AU58.