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What are your set goals? Mine is to bring my Morgan set up to an overall average of 63. I am 26 points away... I have 3 bigger upgrades that are double digits. The rest of my upgrades 4.5 or less. If I wanted to get to a 64 average, I would need 123.
Realizing my largest gains are my VF's. My MS upgrades are 2 points and less. As you can see in the slice of my upgrade sheet, that is the bottom 4. I put some quick ref. notes and where I saw the coin online and for how much.

What are your set goals? Mine is to bring my Morgan set up to an overall average of 63. I am 26 points away... I have 3 bigger upgrades that are double digits. The rest of my upgrades 4.5 or less. If I wanted to get to a 64 average, I would need 123. Realizing my largest gains are my VF's. My MS upgrades are 2 points and less. As you can see in the slice of my upgrade sheet, that is the bottom 4. I put some quick ref. notes and where I saw the coin online and for how much.

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Freshening up your coin window on your slab. I purchased a few coins with some DEEP scratches, and they look like they were dragged on pea gravel. They were auction coins and some people might want to tell people when the holders are less than stellar..*hint*.. anyways.. you can save them. I did take some before pics on the toned coin. The holder was the worst. It took me 15-20 mins a side to get 98% of the scratches out. Directions: Dab a spot of polish on the window and rub it around the window with your finger until its covered. I used a blue shop towel folded till it was about 1/2 wide and polished in a circular motion, continuously until the polish was gone. You have to apply some pressure. Then I wiped it with a damp microfiber towel. Repeat until your scratches are gone. (Lay the slab on another microfiber, don't do it on a table surface.) Then polish the entire slab with an acrylic polish. They come out fantastic. The 95-s had a lot of small micro scratches giving it a haze especially on the reverse. I polished both sides and its spot on. I can't fix the small break in the holder rim. But all is good. Maybe I'll get a booth at a show as Dab-A-Slab slab restorer...

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ToddPollock

What timer? The time left?

What timer? The time left?
- JFVanBurenIII
  
  ToddPollock Yes. Ebay counts down, during an auction.
  
  [ToddPollock] Yes. Ebay counts down, during an auction.

bretsan

Yikes! CPG for a CAC MS66 ‘’79-S is $495. This dealer is asking for a hefty premium.

Yikes! CPG for a CAC MS66 ‘’79-S is $495. This dealer is asking for a hefty premium.
- RyanG
  
  bretsan Everything is thru the roof right now. You can't get anything decent for greysheet at auction anymore. Not that I think $1000 is fair for these coins, but it's not out of the question with today's market.
  
  [bretsan] Everything is thru the roof right now. You can't get anything decent for greysheet at auction anymore. Not that I think $1000 is fair for these coins, but it's not out of the question with today's market.
- bretsan
  
  RyanG Wow, it must be a good time to sell but I’m too attached to my coins
  
  [RyanG] Wow, it must be a good time to sell but I’m too attached to my coins 😃
- RyanG
  
  bretsan It's a great time to sell AND buy. The market is just growing.
  
  [bretsan] It's a great time to sell AND buy. The market is just growing.
RyanG

Those used to be $400 coins back in the old days of last summer. This one is slightly higher....

Those used to be $400 coins back in the old days of last summer. This one is slightly higher....
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  RyanG You're paying for Jack Lee... I would only pay extra for Jake E. Lee...
  
  [RyanG] You're paying for Jack Lee... I would only pay extra for Jake E. Lee... 😀
- RyanG
  
  JFVanBurenIII That's a rev of 78. Rare in gem
  
  [JFVanBurenIII] That's a rev of 78. Rare in gem
- JFVanBurenIII
  
  RyanG I know. Jake E. Lee was a guitarist for Ozzy...
  
  [RyanG] I know. Jake E. Lee was a guitarist for Ozzy... 👍
- RyanG
  
  JFVanBurenIII I forgot about him!
  
  [JFVanBurenIII] I forgot about him!

bretsan

Nice pickups!

Nice pickups!
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RyanG

LCS's keep me in business doing shows.

NJ has a thriving coin community and it's growing!

LCS's keep me in business doing shows. NJ has a thriving coin community and it's growing!
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  RyanG I got the strong at Bill W's and when I am there I am just a sponge. He is a coin Einstein and its always like a lecture at Princeton. I enjoy every second of the friendship we developed.
  
  [RyanG] I got the strong at Bill W's and when I am there I am just a sponge. He is a coin Einstein and its always like a lecture at Princeton. I enjoy every second of the friendship we developed.
  
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- RyanG
  
  JFVanBurenIII Does he still do the GS Show? I haven't seen him in a while. Yeah, he's a super smart guy when it comes to coins and he will help you. Thankfully the guys that have become super successful in this hobby are also the ones that are willing to pass down the wisdom they have learned and help others like you and me. I learned so much from him showing him my coins, asking him "will this one sticker" and he tells me yeah, maybe or no but then WHY and that's super important.
  
  [JFVanBurenIII] Does he still do the GS Show? I haven't seen him in a while. Yeah, he's a super smart guy when it comes to coins and he will help you. Thankfully the guys that have become super successful in this hobby are also the ones that are willing to pass down the wisdom they have learned and help others like you and me. I learned so much from him showing him my coins, asking him "will this one sticker" and he tells me yeah, maybe or no but then WHY and that's super important.
  
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  RyanG No shows. I used to ask him about stickering, but then realized that was the wrong question. Now I learned what to look for and I listen for grading tips. That's the gold you mine with a genius, then you can self-answer the other question.
  
  [RyanG] No shows. I used to ask him about stickering, but then realized that was the wrong question. Now I learned what to look for and I listen for grading tips. That's the gold you mine with a genius, then you can self-answer the other question.
  
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bretsan

I have a few goals. First, build an all CAC set. Second, build an all CAC major varieties set. Third, build a Top 100 VAM set.

I have a few goals. First, build an all CAC set. Second, build an all CAC major varieties set. Third, build a Top 100 VAM set.
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- ToddPollock
  
  bretsan That's a lofty goal!!
  
  [bretsan] That's a lofty goal!!
- JFVanBurenIII
  
  bretsan Man with a plan
  
  [bretsan] Man with a plan

RyanG

I'm still looking for one of these for a customer but prices keep climbing. Idk if I'm ever gonna get one now

I'm still looking for one of these for a customer but prices keep climbing. Idk if I'm ever gonna get one now
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  RyanG what grade are you looking for?
  
  [RyanG] what grade are you looking for?
- RyanG
  
  JFVanBurenIII 53 or better
  
  [JFVanBurenIII] 53 or better
  
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ToddPollock

Tough date and you hit a sweet spot for grade. 67 is way more so great to have with a CAC sticker in 66. I just got 2 1899 DMPLs stickered last week and was quite happy!

Tough date and you hit a sweet spot for grade. 67 is way more so great to have with a CAC sticker in 66. I just got 2 1899 DMPLs stickered last week and was quite happy!
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  ToddPollock There was a 66+ for close money but no CAC and it would not sticker at 64 let alone 66. Looked like Morgan was shaving on a bumpy road and caught from her eye down
  
  [ToddPollock] There was a 66+ for close money but no CAC and it would not sticker at 64 let alone 66. Looked like Morgan was shaving on a bumpy road and caught from her eye down
  
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RyanG

Very low mintage year

Very low mintage year
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JFVanBurenIII

There are a lot of very good cleaners and non-grit polishes. I use a guitar polish for guitars with automotive finishes, or an acrylic polish. But when they get damaged then you need to restore them. I will also mention that I had cleaned one and then noticed I couldn't get in any lighter and realized it was a crack / fracture in the acrylic.

There are a lot of very good cleaners and non-grit polishes. I use a guitar polish for guitars with automotive finishes, or an acrylic polish. But when they get damaged then you need to restore them. I will also mention that I had cleaned one and then noticed I couldn't get in any lighter and realized it was a crack / fracture in the acrylic.
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ToddPollock

I have always used Mequiars Plastx, headlight cleaner you can find at car parts stores. I had a friend who had a great way of cleaning slabs with a Dremel. They cam out perfect.

I have always used Mequiars Plastx, headlight cleaner you can find at car parts stores. I had a friend who had a great way of cleaning slabs with a Dremel. They cam out perfect.
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  ToddPollock I will post my Dremel attempt.. I do not have the vari-speed unit or the old solid state speed control. I used a PR Kennedy and burned the surface. Using a "polishing" wheel. So once I get the speed control, I will try it again.
  
  [ToddPollock] I will post my Dremel attempt.. I do not have the vari-speed unit or the old solid state speed control. I used a PR Kennedy and burned the surface. Using a "polishing" wheel. So once I get the speed control, I will try it again.
- ToddPollock
  
  JFVanBurenIII I wish I could remember what he used, he had it down to a science.
  
  [JFVanBurenIII] I wish I could remember what he used, he had it down to a science.
- JFVanBurenIII
  
  ToddPollock I used to be an apprentice acrylic finisher way back in the day and we used a standard polishing rouge on a standard buffing head mounted to a tabletop grinder. I suspect this would also yield good results but I really want to limit the finishing to the coin window.
  
  [ToddPollock] I used to be an apprentice acrylic finisher way back in the day and we used a standard polishing rouge on a standard buffing head mounted to a tabletop grinder. I suspect this would also yield good results but I really want to limit the finishing to the coin window.
  
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Podiatricwound

Nice to see some good education and discussion my friend instead of the same ole here’s my coin. I don’t even post my coins when I add now. The lack of conversation and inequity of CACG vs CAC stickered coins has left me flat. Good to hear from you my friend. Also good to hear see tips snd how you care about preservation and eye appeal.

Nice to see some good education and discussion my friend instead of the same ole here’s my coin. I don’t even post my coins when I add now. The lack of conversation and inequity of CACG vs CAC stickered coins has left me flat. Good to hear from you my friend. Also good to hear see tips snd how you care about preservation and eye appeal.
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  Podiatricwound The fat lady hasn't sung on that yet... don't worry. We wouldn't want to disappoint...
  
  [Podiatricwound] The fat lady hasn't sung on that yet... don't worry. We wouldn't want to disappoint... 😈 🤬 🤣
  
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Rule556

Thank you for this. I just re-photographed my collection and I really didn’t notice just how bad they were until I edited them.

Did you use Polywatch for polish? Most of my issues are superficial scuffs.

Thank you for this. I just re-photographed my collection and I really didn’t notice just how bad they were until I edited them. Did you use Polywatch for polish? Most of my issues are superficial scuffs.
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- Rule556
  
  This one really irritated me because the toning on the coin is so heavy I didn’t notice the huge scuff in the center of the reverse.
  
  This one really irritated me because the toning on the coin is so heavy I didn’t notice the huge scuff in the center of the reverse.
  
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- JFVanBurenIII
  
  Rule556 That is exactly what I was seeing. I used Flitz polish.
  
  [Rule556] That is exactly what I was seeing. I used Flitz polish.
- JFVanBurenIII
  
  Rule556 This obverse its very visible. But it cleaned nicely.
  
  [Rule556] This obverse its very visible. But it cleaned nicely.
  
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JFVanBurenIII

BTW this is probably why I wouldn't make a good coin dealer. LOL.. I believe presentation is 90% of getting someones attention. I bring 150-200 pool cues to a show, I polish and clean them during set up, again at mid day, and anytime someone does some test shooting. I would spend all my time polishing and cleaning the inventory.

BTW this is probably why I wouldn't make a good coin dealer. LOL.. I believe presentation is 90% of getting someones attention. I bring 150-200 pool cues to a show, I polish and clean them during set up, again at mid day, and anytime someone does some test shooting. I would spend all my time polishing and cleaning the inventory. 🤣
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