Did you learn from a bodybag ?

TwoSides2aCoin · October 11, 2006 5:48PM

This one came back as cleaned and I was stumped.

I took more pictures.

and then I saw what I missed.
Twenty bucks tuition. Not bad

WoodenJefferson · October 11, 2006 5:59PM

That's some monster hairlines alright...the angle of the refracted light lit them up just dandy!

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WTCG · October 11, 2006 5:59PM

The obverse has been harshly cleaned. There are plenty of horizontal streaks all over the obverse, especially on the torso of the device.

MikeKing · October 11, 2006 9:29PM

I've learned a few things from the TPGS. I've learned from coins which crossed into higher grades when I didn't expect it, I've learned from coins that didn't cross at the grade I so wished, I even learned from coins that should have crossed but didn't, but I learned the most from coins which were bodybagged.

Veep · October 11, 2006 10:50PM

I learned from ANACS to look closely for any small spots of PVC. This lead me to learn how to safely remove it with acetone-- Good lesson, learned cheaply with a happy (now slabbed) ending.

robertpr · October 11, 2006 10:54PM

I think the reverse was probably cleaned as well though maybe not quite as harshly. Look at the spots of remaining "stuff" around the protected areas of "united states of america" for example.

jmj3esq · October 11, 2006 10:55PM

When I first started collecting I had a 1909 VDB that looked flawless. I dont collect a lot of copper and did not notice that the color was a little off. It looked more pale orange than red. I got a BB back with questionable color. I took it to a dealer and asked a few questions. He said yes it is questionable color and has probably been dipped in lemon juice or some other dilute acid. I learned a lot from that BB. The coin still looks great to me and sits in my Dansco 7070. It is starting to retone and is taking on a more "red" color to it.

fivecents · October 11, 2006 10:57PM

Some of my greatest grading lessons have come from studying my bodybagged coins.

AquilaRose · October 12, 2006 12:43AM

Absoloutely! I keep any bodybag coins for future reference too. I jumped in with both feet trying to get some early bust halves graded. The ones that were bagged are good to go back to and look at now and then.

Connecticoin · October 12, 2006 1:18AM

I've learned a lot from bodybags -- what skillful whizzing looks like, tolerance for hairlines, market acceptable toning, etc. I've also learned what coins to try again.

MrBreeze · October 12, 2006 1:26AM

I have definitely learned a great deal from TPG bodybags. One thing which I have missed several times, is the retoned look of a cleaned coin. But, one thing that makes it difficult still, is the "lightly" cleaned coins that rest in holders right now.

DrPerry · October 12, 2006 1:33AM

I took more pictures.

WWWWWHHHHHHIZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Although I really shouldn't talk I am about to send in my first submission

and will probably have some too

seemyauction · October 12, 2006 1:40AM

<< The obverse has been harshly cleaned. There are plenty of horizontal streaks all over the obverse, especially on the torso of the device. >>

now why would someone clean only one side of the coin????

Just food for thought. in a Dansco Style Album you slide the plastic window open and closed, over and over again. If your coin is too close to the plastic could it wear and or scratch only on the obverse?

Russ · October 12, 2006 1:43AM

<< Did you learn from a bodybag ? >>

Yes, I've learned that sometimes coins need more than one trip before they get graded.

Russ, NCNE

DennisH · October 12, 2006 1:48AM

I've mostly learned who not to buy raw coins from again.

onthespot · October 12, 2006 12:56PM

yeah... but not the kind of body bag you are talking about...

michael · October 12, 2006 2:15PM

teach me...........................................................................

tradedollarnut · October 12, 2006 2:32PM

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<< The obverse has been harshly cleaned. There are plenty of horizontal streaks all over the obverse, especially on the torso of the device. >>

now why would someone clean only one side of the coin????

Just food for thought. in a Dansco Style Album you slide the plastic window open and closed, over and over again. If your coin is too close to the plastic could it wear and or scratch only on the obverse? >>

Yes, on the high points of the devices ... not in the fields next to the devices.

TavernTreasures · October 13, 2006 4:51AM

Yes.

majorbigtime · October 13, 2006 10:16AM

Did you learn from a bodybag ?

I learnd that I just blew the grading fee!

topstuf · October 13, 2006 11:12AM

<< Yes, I've learned that sometimes coins need more than one trip before they get graded. >>

Sometimes they can arise from a bodybag. Then when they get slabbed, your only hope of stopping them is with a wooden stake.

brockdabadger · October 13, 2006 1:50PM

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<< Yes, I've learned that sometimes coins need more than one trip before they get graded

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yeshad one BB sent back a year later now i have a X-BB @ $650

Did you learn from a bodybag ?

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