I figure there must be some way to improve scuffed or scratched certified coin holders--anyone have recommendations? Also, I would think that the auction companies would be expert at this, yet when my holders that have minor issues like this are sent there, I've never seen them use a "treatment" to diminish scuffs.
plexiglass polish works great. most any glass shop will have it. I have used it on some really messed up GSA holders with good results. use with a small bit of water and cloth buffing wheel that goes in a drill, stay away from the hologram or tape it off. used it for 30 years in the glass business and it took me a while to realize it's great for slabs. but the bulb finally went off! worke with hand rubbing too but takes a lot of elbow grease that way.
I've seen infomercials about a product used to clear clouded auto plastic headlight covers which may work on slabs but I don't know. BTW: toothpaste (paste, not gel) can also be used to clear clouded headlight covers but I wouldn't recomment using it on slabs!
How many different kinds would you like Owle ? http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=plast+x&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=7878390589&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2028136759545967649&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_4e7dx74zqi_b http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/novus-polish-no-3-heavy-scratch-remover.html http://www.slabrenew.com/
Thanks for the information, I never saw this topic addressed anywhere before. Reholdering can take up to a month, plus all the shipping, to and from and expense.
I blame the TPG's for not using a better plastic. They should use plastics that don't scratch as easily.
Why bother when during lot viewing they are liable to be scuffed up again. Besides it would be a LOT of work to polish up all the slabs in a typical auction. Would justify the buyer premium increase that has or is coming.
Believe it or not the subject has been posted and discussed many, many times. I can remember discussing it before CT even existed.
No, the problem lies with people who don't take care of things, not the TPGs. What you're saying is like saying car makers should build a car that can't be wrecked, instead of saying drivers need to learn how to drive and not be stupid and careless when they are behind the wheel.
