PCGS does not place an indication of cleaned on their slabbed coins. ANACS and PCI will. It is very likely that if PCGS does not recognize that it has been dipped they will slab it. I purchased a 79-S high end MS65 from a fellow board member a couple of years ago and recently the coin has developed milk spots all over it (looks like crap). What is PCGS's responsibility in this case?
A Morgan that I sent in to PCGS came back in a body bag. The results were "harshly cleaned". However, it had tons of luster, cartwheel effect, etc., and didn't look dipped. Is it worth sending to NGC or ANACS?
<< <i>A Morgan that I sent in to PCGS came back in a body bag. The results were "harshly cleaned". However, it had tons of luster, cartwheel effect, etc. >>
Many harshly cleaned coins still have plenty of cartwheel and luster. Check it very carefully for hairlines that go up on to and over the devices.
Dipping and cleaning are not the same thing So a coin that has been dipped or overdipped and had its "problems" and originality washed away would not be considered "cleaned" and have its value reduced?
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Somebody else might have a feel for the percentage of Morgans that have been dipped, but I suspect the percentage would surprise you.
KoolCoin
If PCGS agrees that the milk spots are cause for lowering the grade, they will make a financial settlement per their grade guarantee.
<< <i>PCGS does not place an indication of cleaned on their slabbed coins. ANACS and PCI will. >>
Dipping and cleaning are not the same thing--plenty of dipped coins are in ANACS holders, as well. PCI rarely notes damage anymore...
Vietnam Vet 1968-1969
<< <i>A Morgan that I sent in to PCGS came back in a body bag. The results were "harshly cleaned". However, it had tons of luster, cartwheel effect, etc. >>
Many harshly cleaned coins still have plenty of cartwheel and luster. Check it very carefully for hairlines that go up on to and over the devices.
Russ, NCNE
Vietnam Vet 1968-1969