Be sure to get a polypropylene (PP) one. test it with a small amount of acetone in it for several days. Any deformity of the bottle is bad.
My PCGS voucher was running out running out, so my older friend ( very damaged vision) who was in the same boat asked me to do the paperwork, and...
I agree with the cautions on expectations. For instance look at the people who have, or are currently, buying/stacking 1 oz. copper rounds at...
I find the 1960 DDO, sm/over large date, D/D RPM-100 to combine the major variety types, a DDO, type 3, of 2 different designs, and a wide spaced...
AU. This is the kind of thing that the supervisor wouldn't change the die to limit, just let it run until the die broke. so here may be tons of...
Bubbling is hotter than melting. Think of ice ( solid) ,melting (liquid)--> boiling/bubbling ( vapor). Since coin metals can carry heat so...
Most of the melted plastic holders can be dissolved with acetone. If I were in the case you imagine, I would certainly like for plastic around the...
I would strongly recommend not rinsing with water. Hold by the edge until the acetone evaporates. Acetone will pick up any water and carry it off...
MS-63, although NGC might go 64, as I have found them mostly more lenient than PCGS ( not starting a war, just my experience).
The story said that the pawn shop hold for stolen goods doesn't apply to coins in Nev.
But often , an oily 'preservative' material such as blue ribbon, ms70 mix. I once received coins like that, and the seller said it was normal-...
Are all the photos only one coin? The reverse on top right is far different to the bottom left reverse. Either way it does appear more chemical
Nitrile or latex gloves will work for 'pressing it in". You can buy a small pack at most 99 cent store. A few members have a stange sense of humor...
Very few use cotton gloves any more because the cloth can scratch a coin surface. Rick is correct.
" Is it real or is it Memorex" :)
It needs to be out of any holder ( unless it is a sealed slab that would prevent it ) for photos as mentioned the glare, as well as whether...
Here is the MSDS on EZ-est ( formerly jeweluster). Active ingredients are 2% by weight Sulfuric acid and 7% Thiourea ( a carcinogen listed by...
Dipping a coin properly is easy, determining if the coin can take the dipping without becoming 'detailed' is much much more difficult.
If you see a reaction occurring, the water being used is probably acidic ( not pH 7 for sure). Maybe not much , but de-ionized water can shift...
I would say MD.
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