grading help

[serial]

yet they can get this one right
http://www.pcgs.com/Cert/30488412.html
maybe they don't like to photograph non silver coins

[serial]

So I got the coins today and the 1966 2c slab had a but more detail. It stated that the coin was lacquered something I didn't notice when I sent it but now u can see it! I heard that the mint did this to some coins but I hadn't seen it before myself. Does this make it rarer? More desirable or junk  that is not gradable?

[robbiegal]

the mint did lacquer some sets but as I understand that was only a trial and only about 6 sets (I think)
collectors are also known to lacquer sets esp. in the USA and England

I have viewed a lacquered set which was done by the guy who owned it when he worked at the mint - you would have to know what you were doing to pick it - impeccable job

[serial]

could one of them slipped into a set?
would it increase its value?
this is the cert
http://www.pcgs.com/Cert/30488409.html
it is very well don't. I only could see it under magnification and when looking for it

[robbiegal]

link didn't work

[ausjack]

link worked for me!

[robbiegal]

I will try again
yup link just worked
honestly I can't tell much from those photos
those mottle spots could be anything I suppose

the lacquered set that I have seen was PERFECT
the most perfect 1966 decimal proof set that I have ever seen
the coppers were exquisite
not a single mark or tiniest spot on any of the coins

as I said - i'd doubt that it would be picked up by even those who claim to be the best

you'd have to prove providence and then I guess the 'trial' line
as I understand it was a small group of sets that were done on an experimental basis but I know no more than that
personally i'd think that you would have to have a complete set and something that evidences the claim to have the rarity value

[purplepennyhunter]

Here's a link with a quote from the RAM report about how they prepared the 1966 proof sets.

[robbiegal]

this part is interesting
wonder what that was ... might have to make a phone call

"The finished coins are sprayed to prevent tarnishing before being packed in cases."

[serial]

I just sent a new submission in and have recieved advice from the courier that it arrived thurs (their time) I went online to check the order and my account has the message "Could not display orders"
anyone else here getting this on their previous and current orders?

[serial]

wtf just happened???
world modern just blew out to 51 days?!!?!?
http://www.pcgs.com/Statistics/

[Nightparrot]

wtf just happened???
world modern just blew out to 51 days?!!?!?
http://www.pcgs.com/Statistics/

Strange as the target is only 10 days. Looks like they need to put more resources into modern coins.....

[serial]

when they got my coins it was 15 days. now 15 days later it is 51. not happy here!!!

[trout]

when they got my coins it was 15 days. now 15 days later it is 51. not happy here!!!

The turn around times are now back to normal :good:

[serial]

I saw that. hopefully I should get some results soon