PCGS Submissions

trout · January 29, 2014, 12:38:14 PM

I sent off a couple of my better incused Millennium coins to Pcgs in my last submission.
Just wondering if they will come back described as such

purplepennyhunter · January 29, 2014, 01:29:40 PM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='40601' dateline='1390961294'I sent off a couple of my better incused Millennium coins to Pcgs in my last submission.
Just wondering if they will come back described as such

one word. nope

trout · January 29, 2014, 01:32:46 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='40602' dateline='1390964380'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='40601' dateline='1390961294'I sent off a couple of my better incused Millennium coins to Pcgs in my last submission.
Just wondering if they will come back described as such

one word. nope

I wonder what I am paying these guys for sometimes :dash1:

trout · January 29, 2014, 04:21:39 PM

A bit like paying big bucks to get a plumber in and getting 2 cold taps fitted to the shower:angel:

markn · January 30, 2014, 07:47:57 AM

We got some grades in today from an Economy submission that they've had since December 2. There was something in there that they got stuck on. Not sure what.

trout · January 30, 2014, 08:48:08 AM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='40649' dateline='1391030277'We got some grades in today from an Economy submission that they've had since December 2. There was something in there that they got stuck on. Not sure what.

What did you send in that was unusual?

markn · January 30, 2014, 09:07:14 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='40651' dateline='1391033888'
Quote from: 'markn' pid='40649' dateline='1391030277'We got some grades in today from an Economy submission that they've had since December 2. There was something in there that they got stuck on. Not sure what.

What did you send in that was unusual?

Really the only thing was a Rhodesia and Nyasaland proof set. But that's not that strange, they are around. Everything else was pretty vanilla.

trout · January 30, 2014, 09:33:24 AM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='40652' dateline='1391035034'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='40651' dateline='1391033888'
Quote from: 'markn' pid='40649' dateline='1391030277'We got some grades in today from an Economy submission that they've had since December 2. There was something in there that they got stuck on. Not sure what.

What did you send in that was unusual?

Really the only thing was a Rhodesia and Nyasaland proof set. But that's not that strange, they are around. Everything else was pretty vanilla.

I hope the grades for those were worth the wait :good:

markn · January 30, 2014, 09:43:14 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='40655' dateline='1391036604'I hope the grades for those were worth the wait :good:

The proof set graded pretty much as expected. The coins had been in a felt lined box for 57 years and had toned accordingly. But at least they all graded. Nothing worse than one coin from a set not grading and then you have to find a single coin to complete the set. 1892 maundy set I am looking at you and the damn 4d with a planchet flaw.

trout · January 30, 2014, 09:46:13 AM

You were right about the 2000 50 cent.
AU58 Millennium, NO mention of the incused flag :dash1:

trout · January 30, 2014, 11:28:02 AM

My Strike rate is slowly getting better.
My first 2 submissions produced 3 boddybags out of 16 coins
I'm up to 64 coins graded now and NO more of them awful "Details" grades :yahoo:

markn · January 30, 2014, 11:28:54 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='40664' dateline='1391043482'My Strike rate is slowly getting better.
My first 2 submissions produced 3 boddybags out of 16 coins
I'm up to 64 coins graded now and NO more of them awful "Details" grades :yahoo:

Nice work Trout.

trout · January 30, 2014, 11:33:48 AM

QuoteNice work Trout.

All is mainly due to the advice and knowledge given to me by Members of this Forum.
AWSOME job you Mob :wavemulticolor:

Quote from: 'markn' pid='40649' dateline='1391030277'We got some grades in today from an Economy submission that they've had since December 2. There was something in there that they got stuck on. Not sure what.

My last submission was received 8/1/14 and was graded 29/1/14.
By far the fastest turnaround for me so far :good:

I have a submission of 8 coins at NGC, they received them 16/1/14.
It will be interesting to see if they can match PCGS for speed

nealeffendi · January 30, 2014, 12:52:21 PM

Quote from: 'emu666' pid='39162' dateline='1389220885'There is a difference between cleaning that damages the surface of a coin and cleaning that doesn't.

For example removing dirt or pvc residue from a coin can be done so that the surface isn't damaged. Coin is gradable.

Scrubbing dirt or toning off with a wire brush will almost certainly damage the coin. Coin is not gradable.

Dipping a silver coin to remove toning will affect the surface (I don't recommend this unless the coin is so ugly that no-one would want it in their collection) but if done carefully it may enhance the coin by improving its eye appeal. It will damage the surface of the coin of course, but can still inprove the iverall grade.

Did someone get it wrong on their '31 Indian?

emu666 · January 30, 2014, 02:16:19 PM

Quote from: 'nealeffendi' pid='40674' dateline='1391048541'
Quote from: 'emu666' pid='39162' dateline='1389220885'There is a difference between cleaning that damages the surface of a coin and cleaning that doesn't.

For example removing dirt or pvc residue from a coin can be done so that the surface isn't damaged. Coin is gradable.

Scrubbing dirt or toning off with a wire brush will almost certainly damage the coin. Coin is not gradable.

Dipping a silver coin to remove toning will affect the surface (I don't recommend this unless the coin is so ugly that no-one would want it in their collection) but if done carefully it may enhance the coin by improving its eye appeal. It will damage the surface of the coin of course, but can still inprove the iverall grade.

Did someone get it wrong on their '31 Indian?

yes
was careless removing the dirt and caused a few hairline scratches.