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Turning in the holder: intentional vs unintentional
Coins can change once the are placed in TPG holders. Some changes are unintentional (e.g. milkspots) while other changes are intentional (e.g. AT). Unintentional changes are generally negative and people wish to avail themselves of the grade guarantee. Intentional changes, however, may be desirable. How would PCGS respond… -
Re: Anyone else having problems with milk spots on PCGS ASE's?
<< <i>You are incorrect in this... milkspots will not come out... they have eaten into the surface... it may be more likely that when PCGS replaces such a coin, they go out and buy one from a dealer and give it to you... if it costs less to give you a check, they send that... otherwise send another ASE... how are you going… -
Re: Rainbow PCGS 1951-D ! Secure MS66 Plus + !!
<< <i>Unfortunately , this example -as so many other colorful PCGS Franklin's; has been "worked" by Steve Leber- affectionately known as " THE BEEF " he would take a toothpick and a mild acidic solution and would create "spots" in strategic locations to misdirect attention from bag marks and problems.......... Using this… -
Coins you would be afraid of owning
A few coins come to mind. First, I'd be so worried if I owned a 1943 war cent in PCGS MS68. I'd be frightened no matter how I cared for the coin- making sure it was housed in a safe environment, it would at some point stain or get those little black specks. Another would be a 1995 W PR70 Silver Eagle. Once little milkspot… -
Re: HOF Order numbers, time of order, and mix of HOF's thread...Updated Pops Report inside
<< <i>Some here have reported success with an acetone soak followed by a distilled water rinse. Search for "acetone" and see several threads dealing with this and the procedures followed by members. >> Many coins never get spots so failure to spot after rinsing with acetone is not proof that spotting was prevented. It has… -
Re: Any questions
Hi David, A few quickies: 1) I echo the thanks for the forums! Thank you! 2) For an early Christmas present, can you PLEASE make me a mod with banning/nuking powers? 3) Current thoughts on SAEs and milkspotting? Any updates/thoughts? We know that MS70s are being handed out again (quite a few for the 2007w and some for the… -
Re: Should PCGS give MS70 for ASEs over 10 yr. old??
<< <i>Can't the mint produce a coin without milk spots? Canada does it. What is the deal? >> They do produce them without milkspots. However, it is speculated that the mint has a faulty rinsing system that leaves the coins vulnerable to spotting under the right set of circumstances (most notably high humidity). Spotted… -
Re: Lucy and Franklin collectors- How's this one?
My thoughts on Proof Frankies are these: DCAM Franklin's with heavy frost are among the most stunning coins ever minted! I have a few that have a awesome black and white look to them. The early years are tough and expensive to find in good grades without milkspots or toning. And a 50 in any kind of Cam is a high ticket… -
Re: How much to ask for ASE's at a coin show
Here in my neck of the woods it reads like this. The bigger boys buy, nice graded, a buck back of spot and milkspotted or toned its 3 back. For selling its +5 raw, +9 graded. I only ask a few shops and soon just quit looking after I found a low volume hole in the wall shop buying 2% under spot . Kind of fed up with the… -
Re: Reports of milk spotting on 20th Ann. SAE's - How come the US Mint...
I do not know the root cause, but I do know that it does not happen to all ASE's. I have seen many examples posted here on the board. I do not have any on my ASE's. This seems very strange to me.. since it is an issue so widely discussed. I have again looked very carefully at ALL my sets (three) and random pieces... NO…
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