Unless you catch the angle and the light just right - you won't be able to see them. Which of course is why many, many people claim they do stuff...
green - behave yourself ! Else you find yourself running out of chalk from writing on the blackboard ! As to the question asked by the OP. I...
As you obviously know it's not a method that should be used. As for damage, I assure you it's there but probably difficult to see unless viewed at...
I sure did - which of course is why I moved it from there :)
Acid etching was also used at various times.
At first glance I thought it might have been related to the GSA sales, but those started a year later than that is dated. So I can't explain it...
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Also, this - Can often explain, and justify, exactly why some dealers need to buy 30% under and sell 30% over - just to stay in business.
Believe it or not, a buy price of 10% below melt is pretty much the industry standard for bullion. A sell price 10% over melt is pretty much the...
Sounds like you're trying to justify using a swab in all cases by pointing out pretty rare exceptions. Now I'l grant you that should either of...
Yes they were, but so what ? And please don't misunderstand why I'm asking the question. Ya see, I'm well aware that it's commonly repeated that...
Snow is rare in Central Florida. I've seen it a couple of times but never seen it stick to the ground. It would stick on cars enough so you could...
And I'm not saying it isn't ! I'm merely saying it's quite common. Like I said, some are even worse than that.
Nor would I expect a coin to not grade as a result of using a Q-tip. And I get what you're saying about proper usage lessening the risk....
I agree that there was an improvement but they do need more. Not sure what ya did but I'd recommend Verdi-Care to get rid of the rest of that...
I wish I knew how many times I've posted this. When buying and selling coins there are 5 things you have to get right in order to make a profit....
Well, I'm no dealer or ex-dealer, but what he said is true and pretty dang common. When it comes to dealer buy/sell pricing the numbers vary from...
As the saying goes, to each his own. But just so ya know guys, I don't ever recommend using Q-tips for anything to do with coins ! In fact I...
Well bring your jacket just in case - but I had to turn the A/C back on yesterday :D
What he said !
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