Have you been a Numisbid winner today?

[trout]

I really don't collect these but I couldn't resist this one

MS64RD $22

 

[serial]

Spent so much last night but prices were good and bidders were far and few. Love the holidays, such a good time to get a bargain.

[ausjack]

It's a beaut mate :good: but is that $22 all up or need to add the other charges?

Always plenty around if you have the money, I think "bargains" will be around for quite some time to come yet with the drop to the dollar and way the economy is ATM so buy big while you can and hang for things to pick up again.

[mkonst]

I picked up a few bits and bobs on tonight's auction to update a few 1/2 pennies and fill some gaps in my 3 and 6 pence collection.

Looking forward to next Sunday night for a few more.

[robbiegal]

good on you
I didn't even realise there was an auction on tonight!!

our reminder gal didn't pop in!

[Australian coin]

that's because he gave me the can before Christmas

[trout]

that's because he gave me the can before Christmas

I think a few of us knew this but your Mum asked us not to say anything, So we didn't.
All is Good Kimmy, Concentrate on getting well and everything else will fall into place.:heart:

[robbiegal]

sorry Kim
didn't mean to embarrass anybody
mum wasn't whispering to me!!

anyways, i think we all thought it was a bit much for you in your recovery phase

but you did a great job while it lasted!!

[mkonst]

Going through the list of coins coming up soon in numisbid and some of them have "altered surface" in the description, what does this mean?
I could find any description of the term by doing a quick search on previous forum post.

Thanks again for you help.

[wwwww]

It means something has been applied to the surface to make it appear better quality (it's a bad thing).

[mkonst]

Thanks, when you say something, would this be like olive oil, baby oil, WD40 or something a bit more permanent like lacquer ( hope I spelt this correctly), polish or a sealer of sorts?

[ausproofs]

Thanks, when you say something, would this be like olive oil, baby oil, WD40 or something a bit more permanent like lacquer ( hope I spelt this correctly), polish or a sealer of sorts?

Please find the link below to more details around PCGS grades,

http://www.pcgs.com/grades/


Here is the explanation from PCGS - Altered surface 94.

Altered Surface |
This No Grade covers anything added to the surface of the coin to either "improve" its appearance or to cover marks. Surface alteration methods include adding: dental wax, putty, lacquer, nose grease, etc. "Thumbing" is the application of a putty-like material to fill in marks, scratches, and other defects or to haze over portions of the coin. Coatings (such as lacquer), while intended to protect coins, result in a No Grade because it is impossible to determine the quality of the underlying surfaces

[stevo1962]

Thanks, when you say something, would this be like olive oil, baby oil, WD40 or something a bit more permanent like lacquer ( hope I spelt this correctly), polish or a sealer of sorts?

Please find the link below to more details around PCGS grades,

http://www.pcgs.com/grades/


Here is the explanation from PCGS - Altered surface 94.

Altered Surface |
This No Grade covers anything added to the surface of the coin to either "improve" its appearance or to cover marks. Surface alteration methods include adding: dental wax, putty, lacquer, nose grease, etc. "Thumbing" is the application of a putty-like material to fill in marks, scratches, and other defects or to haze over portions of the coin. Coatings (such as lacquer), while intended to protect coins, result in a No Grade because it is impossible to determine the quality of the underlying surfaces

PCGS aren't foolproof though and will occasionally let an altered
surface coin through

[mkonst]

Thanks again. I haven't researched PCGS much as I'm mainly interested and my budget only allows for buying cheaper non graded coins for the time being. I still have heaps of gaps to fill in my predecimal collection.

Saying that I am looking for better quality samples as they come up in Numisbid and was again lucky enough to pick up close to 10 coins last Friday.

How long does it usually take for Numisbid coins to be sent and arrive to Sydney after payment has been made?
I purchased my initial lot last Monday but still haven't received the coins, not really concerned yet but hope I receive them in the next 1-2 days.

[ausproofs]

It depends, normally you get them within 2 weeks.. when they are in the post, you will get an email with tracking details.