Step by step instructions for turning a $35 coin in to an $800 coin.

Russ · February 7, 2005 8:35AM

Step one:

Step two:

Step three:

Step four:

Russ, NCNE

XpipedreamR · February 7, 2005 8:39AM

tlhoy · February 7, 2005 8:43AM

Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.

mgoodm3 · February 7, 2005 8:44AM

I'm going to go do that to all of my coins so that I, too, can make a big profit.

Russ · February 7, 2005 8:56AM

<< Russ did NCS or ngc give it a grade? >>

I had them return it raw.

Russ, NCNE

tlhoy · February 7, 2005 8:58AM

I forgot to add.............YOU SUCK!

rainbowroosie · February 7, 2005 8:59AM

Well done!!! Are you doing shipwrecks next??????

ColonialCoinUnion · February 7, 2005 9:18AM

Russ -

Your posts are always a good read, but I have to wonder why you haven't been discreetly buying and slabbing/upgrading your Kennedys, rather than posting here, creating a buzz and having now a bunch of other guys chasing down all of the Kennedy's on eBay.

I'm guessing you're some kind of modern-day Kennedy-collecting Robin Hood.

ss350camaro · February 7, 2005 9:20AM

<< Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.

>>

Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.

Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.

OH, BY THE WAY................

Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.

paigowjohnny · February 7, 2005 9:25AM

All that effort for a freakin' Kennedy......

paigowjohnny · February 7, 2005 9:25AM

My favorite step !!!

LindeDad · February 7, 2005 9:28AM

Congrates!!!!!! Russ brought IPOTAD! back up to 5/6 tie. Nice score.

Stuart · February 7, 2005 9:29AM

Russ: Very Well Done!!

And by the way, lest I not forget, you really suck for that one!!

Russ · February 7, 2005 9:29AM

<< but I have to wonder why you haven't been discreetly buying and slabbing/upgrading your Kennedys, rather than posting here, creating a buzz and having now a bunch of other guys chasing down all of the Kennedy's on eBay. >>

Marty and I were just talking about that today. We decided that we are our own worst enemies!

I don't know. I guess it's because for me this is all about having fun, and I like to share that fun!

Russ, NCNE

Petescorner · February 7, 2005 9:33AM

Care to explain the hammer part for those of us who have no idea what you're talking about?

ColonialCoinUnion · February 7, 2005 9:34AM

<< 

<< but I have to wonder why you haven't been discreetly buying and slabbing/upgrading your Kennedys, rather than posting here, creating a buzz and having now a bunch of other guys chasing down all of the Kennedy's on eBay. >>

Marty and I were just talking about that today. We decided that we are our own worst enemies!

I don't know. I guess it's because for me this is all about having fun, and I like to share that fun!

Russ, NCNE >>

Good for you guys -

To be honest, I've thought about posting all sorts of interesting colonial census info but then I figured it would be used against me at some future auction by some creep with an elephantine wallet. I mean the size, not the skin.

Ryana · February 7, 2005 9:35AM

Fine work.

Just curious, what prompted you to send it to NCS rather than dipping it yourself?

LindeDad · February 7, 2005 9:35AM

Simple you can't dip it in the slab.

Ryana · February 7, 2005 9:37AM

<< Simple you can't dip it in the slab. >>

Sure you can, all you need is a real strong hydrochloric acid solution.

RGL · February 7, 2005 9:39AM

Step zero: Have no life ... search through every 1964-71 JFK known to man, and a few that are not ...

littlejohn · February 7, 2005 9:48AM

Thank you, and please add me into your generous giveaway.
littlejohn

Bochiman · February 7, 2005 9:53AM

<< Care to explain the hammer part for those of us who have no idea what you're talking about?

>>

That's the giveaway portion of this post

Russ · February 7, 2005 9:55AM

<< Just curious, what prompted you to send it to NCS rather than dipping it yourself? >>

EXTREME mirror depth. On the SMS coins with mirrors this strong, a dip can sometimes cause field frost to emerge and reduce the glassiness, so I decided to let the pros handle this one.

Russ, NCNE

TUMUSS · February 7, 2005 9:58AM

I am curious how much the NCS fees were? ( I have never used their services - so I am completely in the dark on this)

RGL · February 7, 2005 9:58AM

A man has got to know his limitations ... good call, Russ...

Bochiman · February 7, 2005 9:58AM

<< 

<< Just curious, what prompted you to send it to NCS rather than dipping it yourself? >>

EXTREME mirror depth. On the SMS coins with mirrors this strong, a dip can sometimes cause field frost to emerge and reduce the glassiness, so I decided to let the pros handle this one.

Russ, NCNE >>

You learned this from harsh trial/error?
I was wondering the same question since I know you know how to dip......

Russ · February 7, 2005 10:00AM

<< I am curious how much the NCS fees were? >>

In this case, $18 plus shipping.

<< You learned this from harsh trial/error? >>

Yep. That's pretty much how I learn anything - by screwing up!

Russ, NCNE

DHeath · February 7, 2005 10:07AM

The 68 set I was chasing yesterday went to MM. The 70 set I was chasing went to Ken. The 65 set I was chasing went to Russ. The 72-P OBW roll of Ikes I won Brian (Gandyjai) bumped $40 with a late snipe. It ain't like it used to be.

RGL · February 7, 2005 10:08AM

Here's a second on what Don, said ... went after several coins, with decent snipes, didn't win a one ... It's tough out there!

BigE · February 7, 2005 11:00AM

Interesting, the birthmark does not even show up in the before pic, it must have been hazed over!---------BigE

MrWarmaker · February 7, 2005 11:40AM

Thanks for the tips Russ, guess I just need to get a bigger hammer to get them DCams. Trust me Russ and Marty are not giving much away. They both have sniped me within the last week. But, I have also been able to pickup over a dozen sets with great coins in them. There are plenty of coins out there with all the different auction sites.

JrGMan2004 · February 7, 2005 11:42AM

1907Quarter · February 7, 2005 11:59AM

To quote King Neptune in Spongebob Squarepants "it's even better the SECOND time!!"

xbob · February 7, 2005 12:26PM

Thanks Russ. I enjoy your helpful posts. Of course, you inspired me to look at my SMS coins to see if they had that potential. ....they don't.

Way to go on your find and restoration effort!

67 is my birth year. Can I have it? Please.

gemini12398 · February 7, 2005 12:27PM

Russ, if there is a giveaway, count me in, too.

Thanks,

David

mozeppa · February 7, 2005 12:31PM

great score russ!

robertpr · February 7, 2005 12:36PM

Russ
What was the grade as shown in the original holder in step 1? I'd search eBay for your past wins but I'm too lazy.

Peetie · February 7, 2005 12:43PM

How did you identify the birthmark (hole in the head) on the first coin? It shows up great in the second pic.

Edit for spelling

Russ · February 8, 2005 12:36AM

<< What was the grade as shown in the original holder in step 1? >>

It was an MS65CAM. Probably looked much better when submitted, but hazed over while in for grading due to a crappy flip.

<< How did you identify the birthmark (hole in the head) on the first coin? >>

That was actually a very pleasant surprise when the coin came in! I didn't even see it, only saw that the coin looked to have great frost and excellent mirrors under the gunk.

Russ, NCNE

morgannut2 · February 8, 2005 7:31AM

I don't understand why you didn't have NGC grade it after the time/expense of mailing etc.? Or is there a big PCGS-NGC price differential? I ask as I have 5 free subs at NGC and no coins to send.

Russ · February 8, 2005 7:34AM

<< I don't understand why you didn't have NGC grade it after the time/expense of mailing etc.? >>

Because it was going in my PCGS registry set.

<< Or is there a big PCGS-NGC price differential? >>

On these there is a HUGE value difference.

Russ, NCNE

morgannut2 · February 8, 2005 7:44AM

Thanks Russ- I guess I'll need to find some PL Morgans in need of conservation instead. Nice eye picking out that coin's potential, BTW!!

1907Quarter · February 8, 2005 7:51AM

that truly has to be one of the big numismatic thrills....you have a coin which you think/know has upward QUALITY potential. One speaks of potential normally with regard to how the market sees it in the future. Here is a coin which literally had to be cleaned up to see its actual visual potential.

Russ then invests in the process, all the while wondering what that final look will be like on return from NCS, (he's very pleased for sure at this point) then sends it out and hopes for a good grade. Man, what a story! He now proudly has it in his registry!

PhillyJoe · February 8, 2005 8:29AM

Man, if NCS can help modern crap, imagine what they can do for a really nice coin!

Joe

Coinhusker1 · February 8, 2005 9:51AM

Russ, what is the "dot" that appears to be to the right of the "9"?

Russ · February 8, 2005 9:57AM

<< Russ, what is the "dot" that appears to be to the right of the "9"? >>

Planchet chip. They're relatively common on SMS coins. Without it, it likely would be in a 68DCAM holder and worth about $6000.

Russ, NCNE

Step by step instructions for turning a $35 coin in to an $800 coin.

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