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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;foundinrolls, post: 110688, member: 4350&quot;]Hi,</p><p>I&#039;m gonna throw something else into the mix here.&nbsp; With coins, there is a big difference between a harsh cleaning and a careful conservation effort.&nbsp; If a coin is obviously damaged by a cleaning, then the numismatic value is damaged as well.&nbsp; It would be up to the buyer to determine what he is willing to pay for a coin that for most collectors has been damaged and is now questionable with respect to resale.&nbsp; I wouldn&#039;t pay 100 bucks, for example, for something that if push comes to shove, the market will only allow me to sell for 10 dollars. </p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand, a carefully conserved, (still cleaned) but not damaged (hopefully) coin still retains a numismatic value.&nbsp; Collectors of old coppers buy cleaned and conserved coins all the time whether they know it or not.&nbsp; I&#039;ve seen more dealers than I can count oiling and cleaning with soft brushes, large cents and half cents that they have for sale. They often do this work right in front of you so their is no hiding it.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s up to the buyer but I try to steer clear of cleaned coins in some series and cleaned coins in other series are the norm.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have Fun,</p><p>Bill</p><p>PS: I don&#039;t think I&#039;ve ever seen a pure white Morgan or Peace dollar that wasn&#039;t dipped.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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