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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 676332, member: 15199&quot;]Lehigh is correct.</p><p><br /></p><p>Even though people may have the knowledge to do this type of toning, doesn&#039;t automatically mean they will use it to defraud others. In Europe, the cleaning, toning ( replacing patina) , etc. of ancient coins has been going on for centuries. You need to know the dealer you are working with and trust them, or stay with PCGS, NCG.</p><p><br /></p><p>People should not be condemned for having knowledge, any one who dedicates the time and effort can also obtain it, and it can be used ethically or unethically. The Genetic sequence for Polio is on the internet. Most well&nbsp; trained gene techs with the equipment could make and release Polio, and most under the age of 30 are not vaccinated unless by the government, and could be at fatal risk. There are thousands of labs around the world, even in unfriendly ( to USA) countries that could do this. Should the knowledge be sequestered?</p><p><br /></p><p>There are people who tone coins. There is no harm in this unless they deliberately defraud someone else with their product, IMO.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; ___________[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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