...or did I miss it when deciding to send 'em in? I've been sending Spouse coins to PCGS since '07 and I can't believe I missed the minor damage on these two coins, especially the scuff on the proof that's right in the field above IGWT. I don't mind 69's but I wouldn't have sent these in if I'd seen it beforehand. Is it possible that damage happens at PCGS or is that highly unlikely? (I will be taking a moment to document my submissions from now on no matter what y'all say!) PS- the scuff on the MS is also in the field, Below the left side of the E in Eliza.
I wouldnt have sent those in...would you? It happens to everyone from time to time Im sure. NGC just told me a clipper I found myself in an unc roll was pmd!
Hard to say but I think everyone that is on this forum has dropped or accidentally scuffed a coin. PCGS, NGC or anyone of the TPG's has the potential to do the same.
Hmm, I already want to edit my poll! #1 should say that it is POSSIBLE that PCGS damaged it, not that it's a for sure thing! PS- PCGS had to remove them from the Mint Capsule... I did open them first for quality control.
I have seen people post pics before and afters, where the coin came back with a huge old fingerprint. So I would say it is possible, but just try to prove it!
But then you can take it to the CSI lab and prove it's not your fingerprint, and had to have been the slabber!
I heard a story where PCGS fingerprinted a proof coin, then got a complaint about it after they sent it back to the customer, they denied and claimed it was textile toning.
why PCGS handles all coins with bare hands is beyond me ... haven't they ever heard of cotton gloves?
Pushing coins into folders, I've put marks on my coins from cotton gloves that look like fingerprints but they're the ridges from the weave of the fabric. Now I push with a new piece of paper!
I have never even heard of a professional, be that a grader, a dealer, an authenticator, or even an advanced collector, that wears gloves to handle a coin. The reason is quite simple, it's because gloves cause the wearer to lose dexterity with their fingers. And if you lose dexterity it is much more likely that you will drop the coin or fumble it in your hands.
I think they handle the coins with their bare hands (oils, grime, dirt, body acids, taco sauce from lunch, and all)
