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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marshall, post: 898949, member: 21705&quot;]A coin worth roughly $5,000 (based on VF20) means $200. If the verdigris is not removed PROPERLY, it will deteriorate and LOSE value. If it hasn&#039;t gone too far, it might not be too damaged to get bumped a grade or two which could be worth several thousand (EF40 is $12,000). If they think you undervalued the coin and want 4% of a higher value, then conserving it is worth even more.</p><p><br /></p><p>I use VF20 as a net grade in current condition. XF40 details with verdigris I think should net about VF20 and it keeps the cost down. Remember, it has superior detail.</p><p><br /></p><p>Add another $50 for the service and grading, so your talking about $250 or so to preserve $5-$12 thousand. Trying to conserve it yourself is asking for trouble and great financial loss.</p><p><br /></p><p>But if you would rather trade it for a slabbed 1901-O Gold Eagle in MS61, I&#039;d assume the risk myself.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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