Blue Ribbon and Coin Care thoughts / Gradable

Option1 · July 22, 2004 11:51AM

I heard PCGS and NGC will grade coins with the oil on them. Is that true and have you ever used either to remove surface junk?

nwcs · July 22, 2004 11:57AM

I haven't heard that and I would be quite surprised if they did.

lordmarcovan · July 22, 2004 12:06PM

I don't see why they wouldn't grade them, if the oiliness was wiped off. Can't see 'em gradin' greasy coins, though.

lordmarcovan · July 22, 2004 12:08PM

PS- I have used both, to remove surface gunk, with good results. And Vaseline, too, as a cheaper alternative. But I don't recall submitting any of those coins to PCGS.

I vaguely recall submitting some Irish pennies that I'd Vaselined (and carefully wiped clean) to ANACS, and those slabbed just fine without net grading.

Option1 · July 22, 2004 12:19PM

Thanks

dorkkarl · July 22, 2004 8:24PM

both products are suitable for CURATING coins. i'd anticipate the residue should be completely removed before submission to a plastic co, though.

K S

Shamika · July 22, 2004 10:11PM

Any residue could hide hairlines and other fine scratches. I can't believe a TPG would grade a coin with a substance covering the coin's surfaces.

lathmach · July 22, 2004 10:45PM

You use a cotton Q-Tip to put Blue Ribbon on. It's not like you saturate the coin.
You put a drop on the cotton and roll it over the coins' surface to provide some protection from the elements.
Blue Ribbon is real good for protecting old copper. It's not made anymore, but is still available from some dealers, as well as on Ebay.

Ray

Conder101 · July 23, 2004 12:30AM

I've heard reports that blue ribbon is being made again.

LAWMAN · July 23, 2004 1:43AM

Anyone ever notice how similar the icons are for Dorkkarl and Shamika? Is it a 'before and after'? Are they related? Have I worked so hard this week that I am seeing things that aren't there?

BigD5 · July 23, 2004 1:48AM

I use Blue Ribbon all the time. Coins slab that have been treated with this stuff.

I have to believe that Blue Ribbon is still being made. There is WAY too much of this stuff availble for sale for it to be leftover stock, or inventory.

I know they weren't making it for a while, but have to believe it is being made again. Maybe they tweaked the formula or something. I don't know.

ddbird · July 23, 2004 2:28AM

My local dealer uses blue ribbon and I assume he submits most of his coins! Works semi well! My one question is..does blue ribbon remove toning from coins

ms70 · July 23, 2004 2:32AM

I've never heard of Blue Ribbon. What is it?

dorkkarl · July 23, 2004 3:04AM

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Shamika · July 23, 2004 3:37AM

Blue Ribbon sold here!

Myqqy · July 23, 2004 5:21AM

Anyone ever notice how similar the icons are for Dorkkarl and Shamika? Is it a 'before and after'?

I've assumed that the two icons are related: dorkkarl's exhibits the youthful excitement and naivete (sp?) of someone entering the numismatic world and eager to learn. Shamika's is the end result after this same collector is abused by scams, overgrading, dishonest dealers, and unacceptable TPG's......

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