When will I stop making stupid mistakes

I just bought two franklins

one of them is real nice...

but this one I picked up while I was rushing out, I looked at it, but obviously not close enough...

it looks like someone peeled tape off it






when will I ever stop making dumb mistakes

 

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Nail polish remover (acetone variety) will fix that fast and not hurt the coin (use Q-tip very lightly).

Ribbit

 

thanks for the advice but Im too much of a chicken to try that,
stainless

 

Try it on a little spot and go from there.

 

It happens to alot of us as we learn our hobby. But the key is to learn from our mistakes, have fun and keep collecting.:smile

 

do I put it under water to get the nail polish remover off?

thanks,
stainless

 

Do NOT use Nail polish remover. There are other chemicals in remover that can damage your coin. Use 100% acetone and you can purchase it at any hardware store for under $5. Put it in a small glass dish just enough to cover the top. It should remove a majority of the gunk/residue. Then dip it in some distilled water to remove the chemical from the coin and put it on a towel to dry and pat the coin, do not rub. If you can't find distilled water try a good bottle of purified water from the store. Tom

 

never use a Q-tip on a coin either.

 

just drop it into a jar with acetone for a few minutes. That tape res will fall off in minutes. and then let it air dry ,, Acetone dry vert fast. Problem solved.

 

but, I heard if you don't do it right, It could tone, or even ruin the coin

is that true?

stainless

 

Hey stainless, I wouldn't fret to much over it. Don't mean this as an insult, but looks like it is only worth melt, or a little more. I would just use this as a live and learn lesson, and maybe "experiment" with acetone. But do whatever you wanna do, it's your coin. :thumb:

Phoenix

 

We've all made mistakes and we've all learned from them. Its all part of this wonderful hobby. We just chalk it up and move on.

 

i think everyone feels buyer's remorse from tme to time, but look at it this way; when you get that next great deal it balances out

 

Is that a confession lol j/k

 

Follow tdec's directions and it'll take the gunk right off. It won't damage or tone the coin.

 

Learn not be be impulsive. Remember - Act in haste. Regret at leisure.

The mistakes you make that cost you the most are the ones that you member and learn from the most.

 

I agree you might want to use acetone and qtips just to see what happens but as people have already said qtips are bad and i stay away from acetone personally. Patience is the key neve rbe in a hurry to buy as my mentor says all coins are beautiful but look for the one thats gorgeous

 

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I have heard that the acetone you buy at the hardware store will have other chemicals somewhat like nailpolish remover. I would sugest getting 100% pure acetone at a pharmacy.

 

no correction necessary.
Acetone, in the form of nail polish remover is not pure and has other additives.