I used to use a loop, but I have since came across a 20X40 stereomicroscope. Lemme tell ya, I wouldn't go back to a loop willingly.
It's not "What collectors have to do", it's "what collectors that are overly concerned about cleaning have to do". The effects of circulation and...
I tend to not buy graded coins when possible (I crack them out of the slabs anyway). I especially do not like buying MS coins in holders, as the...
If you have $100K sitting around to invest in nickels, then there are plenty of other investment avenues that would be a much better idea (also...
If it's glue, then I can't believe that acetone did not cut it at all. If acetone didn't budge it, then I doubt WD-40 will do any better (the...
Are there any distinguishing marks or features that undoubtedly identify the coin as the one that you sent in? I'm kinda thinking along the same...
I received a 64' quarter in change from a gas station about 5 years ago. That's the only silver that I've ever gotten in change (that I've noticed...
I'm in the 31-50 coin range, as I'm only including coins in a US type collection that I am focusing on. So far I've averaged exactly $70.56 per...
Ya, I found this listing the other day and have been following it out of curiosity. I don't understand how anyone could bid that much money on...
It's quite possible that I'm talking of my rear end with this, I'm basing it on what I was told by a Mexican girl that I dated a couple of years...
This is the coin that you are referring to. This appearance is not obtained using rubbing, buffing, or polishing methods (nothing good could come...
When I purchase a coin, I like the price to represent the "collectible" premium value. If I collected gold coins, then I would feel as though I...
I assume that you are talking about my cent? I purchased it in an NGC Unc Details (Improperly cleaned) holder and cracked it out. I am not exactly...
I think that 5c, 10c, 25c, and $1 coins would be sufficient (50c coin doesn't help much). The only way that people will switch to $1 coins,...
Ya, they couldn't keep the same size and weight unless they altered the exchange rate of the old change. I suppose we could wake up one morning...
People like CC's because everyone else likes CC's. If you judge them solely based on mintage and availability, they are hugely overpriced. I once...
The "stain" in my analogy was representative of toning. When people say that a coin has been "cleaned", they are typically not referring to...
The regular press operator should have pushed the button again just for kicks :D "Oops, sorry, that's not the last one!"....."Oops,...
This is kinda like saying the only way to properly clean a stained carpet is by vacuuming it. I suppose removal of the debris on the carpet is a...
If you want the dime then I wouldn't let $3 factor into the decision, just buy the thing at $20. The coin may not be worth $20, but then again the...
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