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Per PCGS Glossary: "Gem Adjectival description applied to Mint State and Proof-65 coins. It also is used for higher grades and as a generic term for a superb coin. Gem BU Short for Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Gem Unc Short for Gem Uncirculated. Gem Uncirculated The adjectival equivalent of...

I would definitely claim the guarantee, it looks like there are some scratches on the frosted rim as well, left side. The white spots may have emerged after it was already slabbed as well. But I know exactly how you feel. I have sent many coins back to NGC for this reason.

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The suspense! :lol:

I think the consensus amongst many of us is that the pre-2010 releases will do well, while the 2010+ years will lag. Dealers seem to have to pay a fairly high premium as it is on the new releases, so I think price appreciation for the 2011 and 2012 will be limited in relation to dealer prices...

LOL. It does indeed seem like a lottery at times. I don't think I have a chance at MS70 or even MS69 though since the coin does have some minor blems in the frosted regions here and there. I picked it up at a local show and it was in a different capsule that it moved around in. Looks more like a...

You're absolutely right, which is why the directions say to limit exposure to 15 sec. and then dunk in mildly soapy water to neutralize. We all know that the certain white spots from the cleaning chemicals used at the mint can't be removed since it's embedded in the metal, but this seems to help...

I'm used to MS70 pandas commanding a massive premium. I just picked those prices based on what I saw on eBay for BIN. Thanks for the input though. I know the tiger is a popular coin, so I thought it might be desirable in MS70.

White spots of death, ghosting and copper spots are common issues we talk about when it comes to Pandas, Canadian coins, and many others. I was given some coin cleaner as a gift a while back and after using it on a variety of circulated 90% US junk coinage with impressive results, I thought I...

I admit that I have been out of touch with the Lunar market for the better portion of this year. I posted up some sets and other coins, but have received little interest so far. Just curious if some of you experts can take a look and let me know if my prices are way off. Shipping these...

Yeah, I think that's somewhere on the NCS site. Says they evaluate the coins to determine if they need conservation. So, one could assume that if your coin looks nice, doesn't appear to have any surface residue they may just pass it right on to NGC. Which would suck, because then you just...

I forward packages to trusted forum members often. Just ask and I may be able to help.

That's about what I have seen NGC MS69 going for. I like the mint packaging.

NCS for one coin like this will be quite costly. Make sure the investment is worth it to you. If they can't remove the spots and it grades poorly, would you be better off buying a new one? Just something to consider.

I've decided to pursue completing a 1/20 oz. gold panda set. I've been a fan of the baby bears for some time, but never really thought about completing a set until I was inspired by PandaHalves amazing set of 1/2 oz. NGC bears. 1/20s are at least within my budget, but I also think the 1/20s...

IDK why I didn't do a search. :rolleyes:

Trying to determine the fair value of a complete Series 1, 1/20 oz. gold bullion lunar set in the wooden presentation box. What would you pay for it, what did you pay for it, what do you think it's worth??? Thanks in advance!

As you're seeing, vintage bars are commanding a premium, at least from what I am seeing in the US. Poured bars especially. Nobody will know if they will command a premium like they do now in the future, so you should really do what you feel is best for your situation. If you feel no particular...

I've seen similar going for around spot + $7 an ounce. The vintage hand poured is where the prices are getting really high, especially from mints that no longer exist, some going for 2x - 3x spot. I don't know if this is going to be long-term or not, but it has a lot of dealers excited at the...

Vintage poured bars of all makes are doing very well in the U.S. High demand. They've become a niche market.