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RichRRichR Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

If I have scratches or "schmutz" on a PCGS or NGC holder, can I just send them back to the respective service and pay for them to be broken out and reslabbed?

If so, is the fee lower than the usual full grading fee?

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  • RyGuyRyGuy Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭
    NGC charges $10 for a re-holdering fee.
  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    <<NGC charges $10 for a re-holdering fee. >>

    Which raises the question...has anyone ever had a coin "dinged" while being broken out?
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Although there is a very, very slight risk, they are professionals. --Jerry


  • << <i>If I have scratches or "schmutz" on a PCGS or NGC holder, can I just send them back to the respective service and pay for them to be broken out and reslabbed?

    If so, is the fee lower than the usual full grading fee? >>




    You could do that and waste your money or you could buy Slab ReNew
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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    JL3ELEVEN - Have you had a lot of luck with the slab renew on PCGS slabs?
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  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    <<You could do that and waste your money or you could buy Slab ReNew >>

    Thanks, but already have.

    Unfortunately, I have a few deep "creases" that have gathered grime.
  • You could also try Plastx, from McGuiar's at any auto store!

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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just about any automotive plastic "cleaner" or "polish" will work well...depending on your level of anality.

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  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i><<NGC charges $10 for a re-holdering fee. >>

    Which raises the question...has anyone ever had a coin "dinged" while being broken out? >>


    Won't mention which ones (services), but yes, a couple or three.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    Why not just use plastic polish and fix the slab?

    Works like a champ.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • As usual, I will give lousy and annoying advice.

    1. If you created the scratches yourself, then don't bother reslabbing until you plan to sell. The reason is that you will most likely continue to rescratch the slab.
    2. If you're a careful person and bought the slab already scratched, I would most likely pay for reholdering.

    But to answer your question, yes, the grading services do have that option, and it's roughly $10 + shipping.

    All my slabs are scratched after countless hours of looking at them and carrying them around in my pocket.
  • coindudeonebaycoindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
    I'll tell you from experience, PlastX does work, but it takes quite some time to get a decent scratch out.

    The compound actually works best on PCGS slabs, NGC slabs seem to never come totally clean and show polish lines much more than PCGS.

    Is slab renew any better than PlastX? I've tried slab renew and I didn't think it worked any better.
  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    <depending on your level of anality. >

    And with a straight face, you're asking guys who claim to see/know the difference between a 69 and a 70 about anality??????????

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    But in all seriousness, I bought this slab that has a MS 64 $20 Saint in it, but there's a gauge in it that looks like it needs putty and spackle! And no amount of rubbing has helped much.
  • PCGS will also reslab their holders for $10.
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  • Or if the the scratch lotion doesn't do the trick you could use a buffer on the end of a dremmel. I have not tried, but i have thought about it. Your Risk!
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It was only mentioned once and I think it was overlooked.
    The cost is not only $10 (per slab) but also, THE SHIPPING!
    So, if you are only doing 1 coin, it may not be worth it to you due to the cost of the return registered shipping

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  • << <i><<NGC charges $10 for a re-holdering fee. >>

    Which raises the question...has anyone ever had a coin "dinged" while being broken out? >>



    Never. They are experts at using the bandsaw. No need to worry. image


  • << <i>

    << <i>If I have scratches or "schmutz" on a PCGS or NGC holder, can I just send them back to the respective service and pay for them to be broken out and reslabbed?

    If so, is the fee lower than the usual full grading fee? >>




    You could do that and waste your money or you could buy Slab ReNew >>



    Talk about schmutz. For $10, get the coin a new pair of clothes.
  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>You could do that and waste your money or you could buy Slab ReNew >>



    PlastX or Mcguires is just as good, a lot cheaper, and available at your local auto parts store or Wallmart.
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rub,Scrub,Rub your slabs

    gently with some cream,

    merrily merrily merilly merilly,

    scratches but a dream!
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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,667 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>You could also try Plastx, from McGuiar's at any auto store!

    image >>



    Works for me, and not expensive. Also does a great job on those clear plastic headlight covers!

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  • Ngc actually charges $5 for reholdering. $10 for scratch resistant holder.
  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭


    << <i>Ngc actually charges $5 for reholdering. $10 for scratch resistant holder. >>



    Does PCGS offer a scratch resistant holder?
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  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    <Ngc actually charges $5 for reholdering. $10 for scratch resistant holder.>

    And for $2.50 you can get a scratch attracting holder!

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  • ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
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