It's almost a certainty that they were there before the coin was ever sent in - they just couldn't be seen until after the cleaning because...
Just to give you an example Lev, the Netherlands govt. had known for well over a 100 years that the Russians were counterfeiting their gold...
True. Also true. However, that doesn't mean that you can't combine quality and bargains. For example, part of the reason that I used to love...
Yup, then the TPGs could say - we certify that mule to be a horse ;) I completely agree, they may as well do it Mike, they've been doing for 15...
And that's a good answer, a good solution, but only to a point. And I say that because not all slabbed coins are equal, even when they are graded...
Not really, not when you are aware of and understand the history of counterfeiting. And or the history of one or more countries using, preferring...
LOL !
Howdy Joe - I'll start off by saying I can't disagree with the advice already given. I myself have advised more times than I can count to never...
Frank - I don't even know how high your number is ! In any event, ya just added to it :p
Be still my heart ! Why I've only been preaching, and begging, and preaching some more, for something similar to that for 20 years now ! 'Course I...
I've been up since 6 today, and no hangover. Did ya forget or something ? I don't drink at all - except when I'm by myself or with somebody :D
Yes even myself. I literally cut my teeth on a paint brush. Over the years I've used countless gallons of acetone on my own skin.
Oh yeah, almost forgot. Just because you guys were nice to me, that doesn't mean I aint gonna getcha ! I'm gonna get all of ya - all of ya I say !...
Thanks for the birthday wishes guys :) As for the rumors of my age - it's nothing more than pure conjecture that pictures of me were once painted...
Just remember this, literally millions of women put it on their fingers on a daily basis and have been doing so for as long and you and I have...
NGC and PCGS both have been doing it, cleaning coins, for a whole lot longer than most folks realize. For example, check the dates below - PCGS...
I guess that depends on who wish to include in the group of "everyone". And I also think you have to include the time factor when discussing this....
Simple answer, because if they told you how they do it, you wouldn't need to pay them to do it for you anymore. Doing what they do is not...
Agreed. There is however a rim ding at about 4 o'clock on the rev that may or may not be the result of dropping it.
Over the years the subject has been mentioned a lot in articles and books. The fact that it happened is pretty much common knowledge among...
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