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Would this be a candidate for PCGS Restoration?

FlackthatFlackthat Posts: 412 ✭✭✭✭
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Morgan is graded MS65 PL but has nicer mirrors than a lot of my DMPL’s. Do you think restoration services would be able to tackle this spot on the wing?

Would this be a candidate for PCGS Restoration?

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,727 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is strictly a monetary decision. What does the restoration cost vs. how much value the coin may gain.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,782 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 19, 2020 11:11AM
    No, don’t send it in.

    What is the date and mint mark?

    It doesn't look very distracting to me.

    Certainly not if it's a common date.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    What is the value of the coin? Conservation isn't cheap.

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @Flackthat said:
    @cameonut2011 Its just a 1883-O MS65PL

    Not worth the fees. Flip it and buy another one you like better if that area bothers you.

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @Flackthat said:
    @291fifth @Walkerfan
    I guess I am trying to figure out if they can do anything to remove the spot, its distracting in hand. If they can remove it I would keep the coin, if it's not possible I would sell it.

    If the coin has sentimental value to you, yes I think you could have it successfully conserved.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,782 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    I agree with @cameonut2011

    Not worth it, unless sentimental.

    You could find another one.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @Flackthat said:
    Thanks for the opinions guys. I did send in a 1927-D MS64 Peace dollar and a 1928 MS64 Peace dollar for restoration. I will see how those turn out before I make a decision.

    Good luck. Even a small bump to a plus (if either qualifies) would be worth hundreds of dollars to you.

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,074 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Value verses cost of restoration. My opinion is, if it’s a coin that has Sentimental value sure, do what you can. But, if it’s just a coin you bought and don’t like that mark then do as others have suggested and flip it for one you like better.
    Happy hunting, Joe

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PCGS will not do a restoration if the net outcome is negative.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @amwldcoin said:
    PCGS will not do a restoration if the net outcome is negative.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

    Why would the outcome be negative? What am I missing?

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    I wouldn't mess with it.

  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,951 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    I don't believe restoration would remove toning, which is what this is. Toning is natural to silver. Don't like it, just sell it, money side is the front not the back, anyway.

    bob

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,390 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    I wouldnt. Nothing to distracting jmo

  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The only way to remove that spot is some type of dipping which could dull/remove luster. Spot treatment on that would be hard without sticking out like a sore thumb!

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    PCGS will not do a restoration if the net outcome is negative.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

    Why would the outcome be negative? What am I missing?

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    Even if the spot was removed, it will likely not jump a grade, nor would it become DMPL. Cheers, RickO

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,879 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    PCGS will not do a restoration if the net outcome is negative.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

    Why would the outcome be negative? What am I missing?

    Usually you to work with the whole coin, not just the isolated spot. Every time you dip a coin, you take away a tiny bit of metal. That takes the coin further for its original surfaces. Even more important is the potential loss of luster. I’ve heard the term “cooked” for silver coins that have been dipped too long or too often.

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, don’t send it in.

    @BillJones said:

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    PCGS will not do a restoration if the net outcome is negative.

    @cameonut2011 said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    There's a good chance they will not accept this for restoration.

    Why?

    Why would the outcome be negative? What am I missing?

    Usually you to work with the whole coin, not just the isolated spot. Every time you dip a coin, you take away a tiny bit of metal. That takes the coin further for its original surfaces. Even more important is the potential loss of luster. I’ve heard the term “cooked” for silver coins that have been dipped too long or too often.

    Thanks! It always struck me that NCS and PCGS were dip happy so that's why I thought they would work on the coin. I'm not a fan of dipping either except in extreme cases.

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