1988 Prestige Set "In Bad Shape"

[Joe S.-migration]

I recenlty purchased a 88 Prestige set for next to nothing ($20.00). The box and coa are missing, the blue suede case is in bad shape and the plastic case is cracked.

 

My first question is: Is it possible to replace these missing/dammaged parts.

 

Second, what is that "fog" that is creeping in on the edge of the coin? (Is it removable/stoppable?)

 

Help!

 

Joe S.

 

[Didz]

I have the "87" set. I have the same creeping fog. The luster of the coins is getting hazy. My other components.. box etc are in excellent shape. I have seen on ebay from time to time remnants of sets such as boxes, lenses etc.. just have to watch ebay.

[Joe S.-migration]

Is the haze due to the surround, case, humidity, ?? What do we do if it starts with something much more valuable (that is my biggest worrie)?

 

I am going to break up the set (just to keep them in the best possible condition), for now. But I would love to get all new case/display/box/coa for them (is that okay to do, or do I have to have the original?)?

 

Any advice?

[Didz]

I might buy slabbed coins but I have yet to send a coin in. Personally I think the sets are better off in the original box etc. I try to buy old sets in unopened boxes. Unopened usually brings a better price. Good luck finding the Prestige packaging. Maybe you should buy another set and put the best coins in the packaging and sell the others.