Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Can you define artificial toning ?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 3237260, member: 15309"]Improper storage is a poor excuse. Most people who buy NGC & PCGS coins don't store them in hot & humid garages or attics. And your assertion that I am the one out of ten that actually does store my coins properly is ridiculous. I have been a frequent member on all the major coin forums for over a decade and this topic comes up from time to time. Occasionally, a member will post their experience where a single coin turned in its holder. NEVER, I REPEAT, NEVER, have I heard anyone claim that all of their certified coins turned in their holders as a result of nature.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nobody is disputing that toning can be accelerated with heat and chemicals. What I am disputing is your assertion that it can be done to replicate NT/MA <b>easily</b>. Most attempts at AT yield the ridiculous coins that we all laugh at and instantly dismiss at AT. The coin doctors who have the skills to replicate NT/MA are very rare and even they don't have anywhere near 100% success rates.</p><p><br /></p><p>You talk about smart guys, there are a lot of smart guys on this forum. I challenge anyone of them to AT a coin with an NT/MA toning pattern. I've issued this same challenge for years, and currently, I am 100%.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 3237260, member: 15309"]Improper storage is a poor excuse. Most people who buy NGC & PCGS coins don't store them in hot & humid garages or attics. And your assertion that I am the one out of ten that actually does store my coins properly is ridiculous. I have been a frequent member on all the major coin forums for over a decade and this topic comes up from time to time. Occasionally, a member will post their experience where a single coin turned in its holder. NEVER, I REPEAT, NEVER, have I heard anyone claim that all of their certified coins turned in their holders as a result of nature. Nobody is disputing that toning can be accelerated with heat and chemicals. What I am disputing is your assertion that it can be done to replicate NT/MA [B]easily[/B]. Most attempts at AT yield the ridiculous coins that we all laugh at and instantly dismiss at AT. The coin doctors who have the skills to replicate NT/MA are very rare and even they don't have anywhere near 100% success rates. You talk about smart guys, there are a lot of smart guys on this forum. I challenge anyone of them to AT a coin with an NT/MA toning pattern. I've issued this same challenge for years, and currently, I am 100%.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Can you define artificial toning ?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...