i have the chance to get a 1837 1850 and 1859 large cent but they where cleaned with wd 40 and a tooth brush was wondering what to pay and or if i should just pass them up i told the person he destroyed the coins by doing that just wondering what u guys think
If you actually know a coin was cleaned with WD-40 and a toothbrush, you should run away. Fast. Put the money I just saved you towards problem free coins.
unless the coins have great detail, I wouldn't pay more than $5 each. Yes, the owner pretty much destroyed any value the coins might have had.
If they cleaned with wd-40 a long time ago wd-40 does protect metal so the may be in good condition if they were crude when they were cleaned who knows. You. or the dealer?
thats what i figured and they look cleaned too sucks when people destroy good coins thanks for all the help and
If you are willing to buy them and set on them for a while, so to speak, carry them around in your pocket with some change, your car keys, and a few other odds and ends for a year or so, while rubbing some sweat and nose oil on them daily you will never be able to tell they were ever cleaned.
What was the guy asking for them? Wondering if he got so overzealous because he thought he hit the big bucks. Why do people destroy our beloved coins and disrespect them?
C'mon, don't be so rough on him, we all know that's your secret to getting your Linc's to tone like the one in your avatar.
Look for the Blue Light Special on 1859 large cents in Aisle 13, Funky Chinese Counterfeits! Hurry, supplies are unlimited!
haha i didnt ask how much he wanted cuz they look really scrubbed and cleaned he told me since there not high value coins and not worth much that what he did was ok and recommended haha
