ASE's and PCGS
ASUtodd
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Anyone had any experience with PCGS, Silver Eagles, and milk spots? I guess what I am asking is this, does PCGS cover you if your Silver Eagles spots on their slab. I understand that it isn't their fault it happens, crappy US Mint productions are at fault, but are there any type of protections from this? Just wondering what I should do. I have a 2006 W PR69 First Strike that has milk spotted all around the rim. Any thoughts, ideas, or jokes to make me laugh?
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information you may do a search and find an older thread.
I recommend you use the forum search function and read a lot of the past threads.
In short, the answer is "yes" to your question but for in-depth, and more info, do the search and have fun reading
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<< <i>Anyone had any experience with PCGS, Silver Eagles, and milk spots? >>
Many people on these boards. As mentioned, do a search and you'll find some really good discussions.
<< <i>I guess what I am asking is this, does PCGS cover you if your Silver Eagles spots on their slab. >>
Yes, PCGS will cover you. PCGS can dip spots off of proofs but hasn't been successful with uncs. They will cover the coin but not necessarily at rates listed in the PCGS price guide.
<< <i>I understand that it isn't their fault it happens, crappy US Mint productions are at fault >>
Actually, it's unclear what the cause is. US Mint production methods are a speculation, but there's no evidence. Many ASEs over 10 years old have never developed spots. It's been reported that there is a (sometimes much) higher incidence of spotting in TPG slabs than in OGP when stored in the same conditions so it may be the slabs are a contributing factor to the majority of the spotting. It seems some ASEs have spotted outside of slabs but it also seems that is rare relative to the number of spotted coins in TPG holders.
<< <i>are there any type of protections from this? >>
Low humidity, food saver bags and neutralization before slabbing have been mentioned.
<< <i>I have a 2006 W PR69 First Strike that has milk spotted all around the rim. Any thoughts, ideas, or jokes to make me laugh? >>
Since that's a proof, PCGS might be able to dip the spots off for you and give you back your coin with the grade intact. If not, they may compensate you via the guarantee. Just do some searching but contact PCGS and they should take care of you. That's what the guarantee is for
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