Yep, it's been heading straight into the toilet for... what, 50 years now? And still no sign of a plunger big enough to finish the job.
I share your reluctance. Certainly try water and/or acetone first. If neither of those work, think about whether you want to try anything else. If...
This, and the only reason I didn't quote your entire post is that repeating the truth doesn't seem to help much. I've used forums that take...
People have been moving goalposts since long before goalposts were invented.
It's steam under high pressure, right? What if there's abrasive material on the coin, and it gets blown across the coin's surface under pressure?
I think I'd try distilled water before trying acetone, but acetone first won't hurt. You're right that it's harmless. (Don't leave them in bright...
If I had to guess, I'd say that someone sneezed or coughed on it between the time it was struck and the time it was wrapped.
I've always just assumed that everything I ever move on eBay is a matter of public record, and if I neglect to report it as income, it'll come...
They do exactly that. All washing takes place well before striking.
But even if that's true, it's still a terrible idea to pay ridiculous premiums. Pay 40% over spot for silver (say, $35 for a one-ounce piece when...
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