You couldn't even begin to count how many times all of that is done.
No ya don't. But I do understand why it might seem that way. At this point I am finished addressing you specifically Chip and am addressing...
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Guys, what difference does it make ? Using tap water on coins is a bad idea for the reasons already explained. That's really all anybody needs to...
You just described exactly what the - What's It Worth - section is, and why it was created to begin with. Sadly, those who complain the loudest...
I think this should answer all your questions - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/proper-acetone-procedure.193708/
I don't know that I would use the word shun, but to the best of my knowledge they prefer their coins raw. That said, I have known of EAC...
Correct. And next on the list is coin dip. But, it should only be used by those who know what they are doing. And the hard part of knowing what...
As has been explained, that is toning on that coin not dirt. But to answer your question, yes, dirty coins are cleanly graded all the time. I'd...
Actually it happens quite a lot. But it's not readily visible because there is no comment made about it. Something else that members in general...
I might go AU50 on that coin but no higher. There's simply no way that coin is MS.
I believe I've already spoken on that, they advocate it because they believe it helps preserve their coins. But, outside of their group, pretty...
Lemme put it to ya this way, we do not moderate because what somebody "might" have done.
You'll find countless reports of people saying to use a rose thorn or a toothpick, and yes even brushes to help remove stuff from coins. Does it...
You are correct, I misspoke on that. But it doesn't matter, it will have the same effect - it will hairline the coins.
I should have added one more thing. If you think putting mineral oil coins is acceptable or would be OK, try putting some on a coin and then...
Try a little experiment on your own. Get some new copper cents from change. And get yourself a soft brass brush, you'll find them in most hardware...
Yup.
I have to strongly disagree with this. Using a brush of any kind can and will hairline the coins. The surface of the coins should never be touched...
Only if and when one chooses to interpret it that way. It an just as easily be interpreted to be about the coins.
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