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Message:: [QUOTE="kanga, post: 339302, member: 9270"]Yes, coins can remain essentially free of tone if they were lucky enough to be stored under good conditions. I personally would not buy an uncertified set.I wouldn't be so concerned with grade unless touted as MS-63 or higher. Some of the higher grades can be REAL pricey (look at the 1941-S in MS-65.)My concern (as is yours) would be cleaned coins. If you want uncirculated coins, I suggest slabbed coins in MS-63 or higher.And slabbed by the reputable TPGs (PCGS, NGC, ICG & ANACS.)For less than UNC coins I would go one coin at a time and really examine the seller's reputation. As to NGC and PCGS slabbing cleaned coins, the short answer is "yes".BUT that's really limited to coins lightly cleaned a long time ago (19th century.)WL Halves won't get that privilege.[/QUOTE]