Rent is so high in Manhattan that I wonder whether this added cost drives up the price. My rule of thumb is to not shop for coins in the same...
All things considered, a good hiding place is probably as good or better than a good safe if you plan to store coins at home and not in a safe...
I have stated many times that I generally like TPGs and appreciate the service. But no, I can't tell the difference between a 69 and 70. Is this...
I'm not really sure why grading books can't include good photos. Maybe it just costs too much. There would seem to be a market for a really good...
That's pretty funny - now. I'm sure it wasn't at the time.
Of course you are correct under those conditions. But I was thinking of cases where a nice VF-EF might be worth more than the polished AU/MS coin...
I don't know what most collectors do in that case. I think if a person needs a specific coin, they shouldn't buy altered coins in the first place....
Does this technique work on silver?
I would think that turning a polished coin into a whizzed coin [or acid treated coin] would still leave you with a coin with detectable altered...
I agree that this technique is worth trying. I would also like to know how the oil was removed. Perhaps I missed the post. Also, is this just a...
Did you ever submit the 1915? If so, how was it graded and did the oil affect the submission?
That just proves I still can't grade MS coins.
I think you're correct. It's all about numbers [and what you want to achieve]. If an XF or even VF coin is more valuable than a polished AU...
That's a good example of how nice morgans look even when heavily circulated. Also, it is a good example of the type of toning I like -- much...
Could someone post photos of an oiled coin compared to an untreated coin? It took me quite some time to learn to spot cleaned coins. Now, I'm...
That's one of the most useful posts I've ever read. Short but packed with valuable insight. Thanks!
Great thread! Thank you for all of the effort you put into the experiment and in sharing the results.
Are there "bad" shows that should be avoided?
That is an excellent and very underrated technique for "repairing" cleaned coins. :thumb:
I think it's a pretty solid 65. The luster might push it to 66.
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