I knew NCS does a good job of preserving coins that have been damaged or corroded, but I had no idea of the extent of their skills when it comes to restoring heavily damaged coins. Check out this link that shows how they restored some fire damaged coins in slabs; all I can say is WOW! http://www.ncscoin.com/gallery/conserved/featured_conservation.asp
Yeah, they do good work. I've used them in the past, and I will be taking four more coins and a medal to the FUN Show so they can work their magic on them. Chris
Evaluation: 1% of the declared value (no fudging!) or a minimum of $5. This is the initial examination to determine what, if any, conservation will be undertaken. If it is determined that the coin is not suitable for conservation, this is all you will be charged. Conservation: 4% of the declared value up to $150,000; 2% of the declared value over $150,000 or a minimum of $15. After conservation, coins will be submitted for the appropriate grading and encapsulation if requested. Additional fees apply for encapsulation. (Refer to the NGC Fee Schedule) Modern Tier: $22.50 per coin. Submit any uncertified US or World coin struck from 1970 to present for, both, NCS conservation and NGC certification. Chris
I would assume that the restored coins would have some kind of note about the restoration? just curious.
Chris, You have before and after of the coins you had done? Or can you show us before of the ones you plan to send and after when you get them back? Most coins I own I don't think are worth conservation or slabbing.
I'm glad you asked because it reminded me to take the photos. They're not the best shots because I haven't figured out what will be the best photo set-up in my new residence. The four coins are 1964 PF Kennedy's. Three of them have tiny flecks of milk spots and mild haze on both sides, but the one I'm posting is the worst. It has two carbon spots, one at 8 o'clock on the obverse and another at 7 o'clock on the reverse in addition to all of the flecks of milk spots. The 1978 medal is the first of a 13-medal series produced for the US Capitol Historical Society. It is a silver proof, 38mm and weighs 38.9gms. It was the only one of this series that was actually struck by the US Mint. The remaining 12 were produced privately. I'm really anxious to see the results of the conservation on this one. As you can see from the photos, it's in pretty bad shape despite being in its original presentation case all these years. Chris
I believe you have the wrong concept of what a coin doctor does to coins. If you had an ulcer, would you go to a psychiatrist? He's a doctor, isn't he?! Chris
It's not fun when someone makes ridiculous statements with no basis in fact. If you want to pursue this further, why don't you talk to Dave Camire. Maybe you'll learn something new. With that said, you'll have to find someone else to play in your sandbox because I'm done. Chris
Hi Chris I'm just pulling everybodys chain. NCS does good work and I'm always happy to learn something new.
Chris Do you have shots of your previous coins by chance? I know you probably would have posted them if you did. ;-)
It's one thing when you're kidding around and saying crazy things about me, but when you say negative things like that about a company that provides a very valuable service, you're conveying the wrong message to some of the other members. You have to remember that we have a lot of newcomers to the hobby popping in and out all of the time. They're trying to learn and some of them do so, not by actively participating, but lurking and reading. If some of those newbies had read your comments and I hadn't said something, it's quite possible that someone may have gotten the wrong impression. Go ahead! Call me any name you want. It doesn't bother me because I always consider the source. Have a safe and happy holiday season! Chris
Those coins turned out great considering the damage that they had recieved. It would be a blessing to salvage your collection in such a horrible situation. I have a milky Washington quarter,think they could help it out? Where can I find them at the FUN show?
