I don't think that's what anybody is saying krispy. But Thad's comment about close them once and then throw them away is over the top. Sure,...
To answer the question - no it is not fully struck. But it's pretty dang close ! Two stars on the obv are weak, about all I can see there. On the...
Nah, there's a lot more detail on the 10 than there is the 8.
Maybe, maybe not. My claim was the law is on the books and it is.
With respect - sounds to me like you need to have a professional look at your coins AFTER you use some CLR. You're in for a rude surprise I'm afraid.
You betcha ! Right after you ante up for my 8 years worth of time spent on this forum ;) And I KNOW you don't know what MY time is worth :D
Mike - I have not used the technical grading system to grade even 1 coin since 1987. Small oooops there Mike. The ANA absolutely does not use...
Just sit down and do it yourself. You'll see with your own eyes. Aint no better proof than that ! But Thad, Thad is a scientist. Strange thing...
Proving me wrong ? Good Lord, according to some people that's better than winning the lottery :D What better compensation could there be ? :D
Head for the lab Thad - I know nothing changes.
There is another product called Biox, and it works. But the coin will be the worse for it and it shows. What Thad is telling you is 100%...
As a general rule of thumb - about 10% is considered average. This is better than average of course and if you can get it I doubt you could...
And I'd bet that they would have a hard time getting away with that since they mint both the gold and silver coins by the millions ! Pretty hard...
Keep in mind - the Verdi-Care product can only do so much. When the verdigris is quite heavy, not all of it is going to be removed even with...
I agree, I have closed and re-opened Air-Tites many, many times. And it doesn't change or alter them one bit.
The coin is badly corroded - it's toast.
It doesn't matter. Read PCGS's standards again. The coin does even come close to meeting those standards. It's over-graded plain and simple. End...
The depositor's.
I have been directly responsible for getting dozens of youngsters started on coin collecting, and helping dozens more learn about the hobby.
It's a definite yawn.
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