Coins Not Conserved

If you have submitted coins to NCS and they were not conserved, before attempting to conserve them yourself, consider this…THERE MAY BE A VERY GOOD REASON WHY WE DID NOT CONSERVE THE COIN.

More and more we are seeing coins submitted to NCS that we previously determined would not benefit from conservation. The major difference this time around is that the owner has sent the coin to us hoping we can "reverse" the unattractive results or damage caused by attempting to conserve the coin himself.

Unfortunately, we have seen a few great coins with minor blemishes down grade, no grade or just lose a lot of eye appeal after amateur conservation is undertaken.

Before undertaking conservation on your own of a coin that we declined to conserve, keep in mind that we saw something in the surface problem that we felt would actually hurt the coin more if removed than if left alone.

NCS evaluators are very experienced and knowledgeable. They know better than anyone when a coin needs or will benefit from conservation and which of the many procedures will be most effective. More importantly, they know when to not do anything. So if we have declined to conserve a coin, there may be a very good reason, and if you attempt conservation anyway, we wish you the best of luck and hope you realize the coin may be impaired in the process.

Typically, NCS evaluators and conservators will decline to conserve an uncertified coin for some of the following reasons:

1. The coin does not need to be conserved.
2. The coin is not genuine.
3. The coin has been damaged to a point that no conservation procedure will be of benefit.
4. The coin is more stable in its current condition that it may be after conservation.

In the case of certified coins, NCS evaluators and conservators may also decline to conserve a coin for the reasons above as well as:

1. The coin will not maintain its current certified grade when submitted to NGC after conservation.
2. The coin shows significant potential for losing eye appeal and grade due to the severity of the problem.

If you have had a coin returned and not conserved, before attempting the work on your own, consult NCS as we are always willing re-examine a coin. If you attempt the conservation on your own, keep in mind that the result may be worse than the initial problem.

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Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo

With the F.U.N. show behind us, now is the perfect time to submit coins to NCS to have them conserved and graded in time for the Long Beach Expo on February 26 through March 1.

To better serve you, NCS will deliver your completed submission to the show if you select this option on the submission form.

NCS representatives will be onsite to discuss your conservation needs and take submissions at the show. NCS will be sharing a booth with its official grading service, NGC.

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NCS Internet Discussion Forum

An Internet discussion forum at the Collectors' Society Web site now includes NCS. In the message boards, collectors can discuss conservation and related subjects with other collectors, dealers and even direct questions to NCS customer service and conservators.

Also in the forums section of this Web site, coin enthusiasts will find boards for US and World coins, NGC questions and answers, varieties, general discussions, coin trading, comic books and sports cards. To join in the discussion, go to www.collectors-society.com.

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Want to discuss your collection with fellow coin enthusiasts? Or do you have a question you need answered? Chat with other collectors in our online Discussion Forums.

NCS is the conservation service of choice of the ANA.