My guess is there's surface damage under it and that a TPG would BB the coin. If it's worth grading then all the more reason to use NCS/NGC. Lance.
I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to use Verdi-Care. BadThad is the expert on it. In my experience it won't "fix" the problem because the damage...
I think this is good advice. I've never had any luck treating a black spot like that. NCS is probably your best option if the coin is worth it. I...
I love that design too. It's "busy" but eye appealing nonetheless. Lance. [IMG][IMG]
I'm sure both TPG's have their own reasons for their numbering systems. They mean little to me, except occasionally when I am amused by a...
This any help? Lance.
Nice, genuine example, LP! Unspoiled and wholesome. Lance.
Here are a couple. Lance. [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG]
eBay doesn't force sellers to do partial refunds. Only sellers can offer that. If the buyer accepts it, the deal/sale is done. Of course if the...
No, you won't get it back. The partial refund was, in effect, a discount for a problem product. Lance.
When I approach a busy dealer's table I too wait patiently for him to finish what he is doing and address me. I understand that sometimes it can...
We're going to need a little more information to understand what you are asking. Lance.
If you absolutely must clean a silver coin (and it is generally a bad idea) then do it the way professionals do using e-Z-est coin cleaner. If...
I agree. Your time is better spent learning what counterfeits look like and methods of detection. Cast vs. die made, weight and size, magnetic or...
Wow. I'm impressed PCGS cleanly graded that. I collected Peace dollars for a long time and I can't say I've ever seen one like it. It sure is...
LOL. I had to look that one up. I'd love to find the penny pincher. Lance.
Fingerprints can be tolerable or absolutely unforgivable. Here's a PCGS 65RD that is going back to PCGS today. Such a nice Lincoln, otherwise. But...
Reported. eBay is a little slow to act on reports during weekends, FWIW. Lance.
This is a huge undertaking. I spent almost 20 years and still have a dozen holes to fill. It is very doable, just expensive and time consuming. I...
I agree. Mark, I think the 1825 is cleaned, perhaps harshly. See the diagonal hairlines across Liberty's face and neck. The 1819/8 appears to be...
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