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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jackhd, post: 2400932, member: 73897&quot;]I understand that the coin looks improved to your eyes. But, in my humble opinion, this coin will always have an &quot;improperly cleaned&quot; notation if it is ever submitted to a TPG. You sound as though you&#039;re happy with the results and, as long as you are the owner, that&#039;s all that matters. I would not have done this. You have permanently affected the coin&#039;s appearance, and value.</p><p><br /></p><p>None of us actually own our collections. They will all, eventually, end up with other collectors. While in our care, we have the responsibility to maintain them, as best we can. That requires more than simply seeking the opinions of others who know more than we do, it also requires that we act upon the advice that they give to us. Over time you&#039;ll be able to identify people who know what they&#039;re talking about, as opposed to folks who just throw out suggestions without any experience or knowledge of the subject. The voice of reason here, was SuperDave&#039;s. You chose to ignore his advice. As a result, this 140 year old treasure has been altered during your stewardship. </p><p><br /></p><p>These are <b>just my thoughts and I am certainly NOT the most knowledgeable</b> member on this forum. Jack[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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