Best way to avoid spotting/toning on your ASE's?

sturmgrenadier · April 11, 2008 1:10AM

So I got a little scared when I read about these stories of ASE's spotting hideously. So now I keep my PCGS Reverse Proof-70 inside of two ziploc bags with a metal, rechargeable desiccant in the innermost bag. Is such toning/spotting more of a function of heat or humidity (I am not talking about the impact of sulphuric paper whose storage effect are well documented)? Maybe the basement is the best place to store it (next to the classic board games I haven't played in about two decades

Perhaps it is foolish to think that one can alter the inevitable and inexorable course of mother nature?

FLBuffaloHunter · April 11, 2008 1:17AM

BAJJERFAN · April 11, 2008 2:24AM

It all depends on whether or not they are pre-disposed to spotting as some of them are and some of them are not. I believe that humidity plays a role in promoting whatever reaction is taking place on the surface.

jmski52 · April 11, 2008 2:49AM

I stored a quantity of 1986 through 1994 Proof ASEs in Original Government Packaging for many years in a closet in an upstairs bedroom with an exterior brick wall, with no milk spotting whatsoever.

Question to All: Are any years more prone to spotting? Maybe the Mint changed their rinse procedures or composition?

Are milkspots common to all types of ASEs - Proof, burnished finish, and regular uncs?

Just curious.

Bubblehead · April 11, 2008 3:25AM

Are milkspots common to all types of ASEs - Proof, burnished finish, and regular uncs?

In my experience, yes!

BAJJERFAN · April 11, 2008 4:34AM

What about commems and stuff like the Buffalo dollar? Why don't those spot?

tahoe98 · April 11, 2008 5:23AM

it is a mystery for sure

DJCoinz · April 11, 2008 5:27AM

<< <i>It all depends on whether or not they are pre-disposed to spotting as some of them are and some of them are not. I believe that humidity plays a role in promoting whatever reaction is taking place on the surface. >>

TheRaven · April 11, 2008 5:49AM

Wrapping in Taco Bell napkins will keep them looking original and untoned

Cheddy · April 11, 2008 6:03AM

ceo32312 · April 11, 2008 6:33AM

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57loaded · April 11, 2008 6:43AM

i'm with FLBH

unless the problem gets figured out, i don't buy any more unless they are raw.

BAJJERFAN · April 11, 2008 7:26AM

I'm not buying any more period raw or otherwise. If I could dump all my slabbed ones for a decent price, I'd do it soooo fast you would get whiplash from watching me do it.

vplite · April 11, 2008 7:35AM

I buy them with milk spots. Then they can't break my heart.

cinman14 · April 11, 2008 7:37AM

Have these been known to spot in the OGP?

I have only seen them spot in the PCGS holders.

I have some in the NGC holders and have not seen a problem with them

BR2055 · April 11, 2008 10:28AM

Vaccume seal those Eagles. No moisture, no humidity, no problems.

morgansforever · April 11, 2008 12:50PM

Hey Master Guns, thats vacuum.

Hey Gunny, I took the same approach, 2006 Anniv. Sets sealed the day I received them from the MInt, no spotting, nothing.

I have no scientific proof that the sealing is the reason they are spot free, but I'll keep praying.

JeremyDie1 · April 11, 2008 1:05PM

I use these for the slabs.

BAJJERFAN · April 11, 2008 1:16PM

<< <i>Hey Master Guns, thats vacuum.

Hey Gunny, I took the same approach, 2006 Anniv. Sets sealed the day I received them from the MInt, no spotting, nothing.

I have no scientific proof that the sealing is the reason they are spot free, but I'll keep praying. >>

Such extreme measures should not be necessary.

19Lyds · April 11, 2008 1:47PM

<< <i>What about commems and stuff like the Buffalo dollar? Why don't those spot? >>

Silver IKE's and Kennedy's suffer from milk spots as well. Some of the 1971-S blue pack coins looks horrible and they are still stealed in the cello!

Best way to avoid spotting/toning on your ASE's?

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