Vess1: Well said!:bow::bow:
I don't think this a reputable grading service. Just looked at their website which looked, frankly silly. Top two are PCGS and NGC. Sounds like...
I agree it looks like blue paint.
I agree. I post on another forum and they are very knowledgeable but can get testy, in fact downright unkind, and they don't post as often. There...
Rubin I think your referencing another post where said coins were not a good investment or something similar:secret:. Some coins have been bad...
Good advice Carl. My posts was only for people with a lot of knowledge and experience. It's very painful to damage a nice coin that you like,...
Wonderful summary!! I use all of the above methods, but did not know I should use a GREEN rose thorn. I have been practicing on common wheat...
I believe in conservation by that is hideous coin advice. Maybe for badly encrusted ancients only if you really know what you doing. Cleaning...
Exellent point rzage. My apologies. Coin values are derived from Market perception of what people are willing to pay. Likes and dislikes of one...
Yes, I now know that, but it is unfortunate it has to be that way. Part of their creedo is to conserve only coins that can benefit. No reason...
To all my fans and supporters:hug:! Just got off the phone with Craig at NCS. Wrote two long emails with before/after photos. What a total...
John, I don't know these cents but certainly wouldn't pay 4K+ for one in that condition. You could buy a 64+ Licoln SVDB in beautiful shape that...
Awesome coin!! I don't know a lot about these, but they remind me of Chain cents. Killer early american look. I bet those are pricey, I imagine.
Great time to buy!! Unfortunately for me I have realized I need to take time to catalog my collection better before tax season, and don't really...
I personally don't see any wear from those photos. The reverse PLU and the "O" look like a weak strike. I'd say MS 64 were it not for the dark...
Thanks Jim. That is a nice reply from an experienced person. I am glad to here someone say it's not worthless (look at all the crummy stuff...
Gotcha. I'm a Little testy about the beat down!. I'm sad enough about the state of these several coins of mine. I guess I got to let it go. I'd...
Spock "Stay off cleaning?" That sentence doesn't even make sense. Instead of jabbing and beating someone when they are down, read the posts...
Snaz, what are you holding in your picture right above? Lookings like a weird pizza?
Thanks Ksparrow, I think they do state this in some form of verbage, but my explict written and verbal instructions on the invoice was that...
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