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1917 Standing Liberty T-1 25c grades F15 eBay $19.50 w /tax & free shipping value $80-$100 graded. Another one please....I've been on a raw roll lately....Love this coin's antique look. Type set bound.......

No. Every coin they work on is a different process. Many chemicals can come into play. They know the proper way and the order the chemicals should be used to leave the surfaces of the coin stable. A simple dip or an acetone bath is not what many coins need. Some coins require a really long bath in a solution to slowly remove a problem without damaging the coin.  

How about a list of dealers who didn't get robbed....or...maybe one of dealers who cheated customers, or bounce checks, or....... Robberies and thefts are nothing unusual, and rates are much lower now than way back when. Crooks change with the times and opportunities; honest people have to do the same.

No. Every coin they work on is a different process. Many chemicals can come into play. They know the proper way and the order the chemicals should be used to leave the surfaces of the coin stable. A simple dip or an acetone bath is not what many coins need. Some coins require a really long bath in a solution to slowly remove a problem without damaging the coin.  

No. Every coin they work on is a different process. Many chemicals can come into play. They know the proper way and the order the chemicals should be used to leave the surfaces of the coin stable. A simple dip or an acetone bath is not what many coins need. Some coins require a really long bath in a solution to slowly remove a problem without damaging the coin.  

If the coin appears to have been cleaned, the TPG it will state "Cleaned" on the label and it will not have a numeric grade. They don't give refunds, either.
If the TPG "conserves" a coin, that is handled as a separate process. Afterward, it can be submitted for grading and the coin is supposed to be "dispassionately observed." If the surfaces appear normal, there is nothing on the label in the coin is called "straight graded."
["Conservation" is supposed to be removal of surface contaminants where not bonded to the coin, and chemical stabilization to prevent deterioration from anything that was present. Nothing will restore a coin to original condition.]

Thank you JP! I wasn’t expecting any kudos, but much appreciated., in fact, you made my week! I know that collectors are great people. Someday, I hope to qualify. Thank you for your comments, and the coins look great in your album! 

Level One Completed. You now have learned to not buy anything for real money that you have no idea what it is. A common beginner mistake. We all did it, everyone does in the very beginning... until they clam down, go broke or give in and decide to learn before they leap. Coins are not about making a quick buck...this rarely happens even for the savviest experienced collector.  If something seems too good to be true it usually is. Coin collecting is full of subtle nuances, detailed information sourcing, grading skills, historical knowledge, mint process and practice knowledge, key date, variety coin knowledge and error coins ...etc etc.. the list goes on and on. Take the time to get a few books on basic coin collecting and the coin minting process. This knowledge will better position you for future coin collecting or purchases. Welcome to the hobby. You are no longer a newbie you've taken one in the shorts...you're in the club now get smart enough to never let it happen again. Cheers.

No. Every coin they work on is a different process. Many chemicals can come into play. They know the proper way and the order the chemicals should be used to leave the surfaces of the coin stable. A simple dip or an acetone bath is not what many coins need. Some coins require a really long bath in a solution to slowly remove a problem without damaging the coin.  

Thank you for the update. I would leave it in that holder if it was my coin.

Hi all,
I just want to say that even though we see all the strange stuff and get the bad rep from a lot of others the regular members on this site are all good people and would do almost anything to help a fellow collector. I have many of those people that send me PM asking if I would like this or that and I always say thanks for the offer, but I will try it some other way. Just so you all know Denver mint coins are harder to find in the Northeast. Most of you know MR Bill 347 He is one of the good guys, he saw the 2009 D that I found to fill the last hole in my cent folder. Well, he hated that it was the only tarnished coin in the book. So, before I could say no thanks Bill, he sent me out the whole 2009 D BU set.
Thanks Bill it looks great.

As a normal the grader is not going to know who sent the coin in for grading. It is possible with famous coins or collections that the grader already knew who owns those coins. 

67 RB

I'm not really good at looking into how many have been graded. This is another problem coin. 1877-CC DDR. It's in an old PCI slab and turned ugly in the holder.