I use an inexpensive 10X loupe I found at a flea market, and I might buy an inexpensive 5X loupe the next time I'm there. I seem to have a mental...
Very good point and well said. When you put it that way, I have to agree with you.
I either buy slabbed coins or put any high quality coin into a holder as soon as I get it so that part isn't an issue. For circulated coins I...
I guess a point I was trying to make [with too many words] is that sometimes quantity can equal or beat quality. I suppose you could collect...
I suppose the whole cleaning argument applies more to uncirculated coins. Cleaning an uncirculated coin makes no sense. If it really really...
It would be interesting to know how many uncleaned coins have really been cleaned. Since a good cleaning job would be virtually undetectible...
I can't resist throwing out a comment in response to the suggestions to buy key dates and high quality coins only. If profiting from coin...
I like the fact that they are coming out with another $5 gold coin. Any guesses as to what the issue price will be?
I'm probably in the same boat, but have no plans to "adjust." For pure collecting, I'm just as happy with a medium quality bargain priced...
If there is a way to practice "conservation" instead of just cleaning a coin, are there any books or other writeups that explain the procedure or...
I prefer a nice even grey or light gold toning on a silver coin. Color always makes me suspicious.
Most of the gold commemoratives from the 1980s sell at very reasonable prices for both MS and PR when compared to ordinary bullion coins. The...
Old Dan, Next you'll be telling me that the tooth fairy leaves cleaned coins behind and doesn't disclose the fact.
You have to be a real artist to improve Susan's looks.
Other than cleaning up a few circulated lincoln cents when I was a kid [I used a pencil eraser and was pleased with the result] I have never...
Thanks to all of you who posted. This is exactly the unbiased cross section of information and opinions that I was hoping to receive. This is a...
How likely is it that I would get a good coin if I bought one sight-unseen from an internet dealer? This sounds pretty risky, but there are a lot...
Awesome talent!
freedom, I hate to say it but I have to say it. Your post is dopey [and I apologize to everyone else for the harsh term]. First of all, I...
Personally, I like MMJ as long as it's gold.
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