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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2298607, member: 24314&quot;]Gold has been &quot;messed with&quot; before we were born.&nbsp; AFAIK (Is this used for as far as I know?) the newest (not new anymore) alterations and repairs are done w/lasers - even on Proofs!&nbsp; I called a jeweler who uses lasers in his practice and he said he would show me what it does to a coin&#039;s surface.&nbsp; This was several months ago but I&#039;ve been too busy to go.&nbsp; Figure his results (if as good as I&#039;ve seen on two $3 proofs) would make for a great article in the Numismatist magazine. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I must be missing something here.&nbsp; I thought all a Green CAC sticker signified was that the company AGREED with the TPGS grade.&nbsp; I know the sticker usually adds &quot;perceived&quot; extra value as it did cost the seller extra $.&nbsp; Probably extra insurance and peace of mind for those who cannot grade.&nbsp; You all know them.&nbsp; They ask everyone in sight about a coin already slabbed before they&#039;ll buy it <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; There are plenty of correctly graded coins in slabs with no &quot;bean&quot; to go around for less money.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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