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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SilverSurfer, post: 784900, member: 21603&quot;]According to Coin World, January 11, 2010, Vol. 51, Issue 2596 on page 72......under cleaned coins.....</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Cleaned coins may be advertised in Coin World. Cleaning has become an acceptable practice, and in some instances can be beneficial.&nbsp; Light dipping in a mild, non-abrasive solution may actually improve the coin&#039;s appearance and may increase its market value.</p><p>However, cleaning can also damage a coin.&nbsp; A coin that is dipped improperly or repetitively will have an impaired surface, reducing its market value.&nbsp; Coins which have been damaged by cleaning may be advertised because they still have collector value, but must be designated in the ad as &quot;cleaned.&quot;</p><p>Customers are advised of the importance of utilizing the inspection and return period to be sure coins they have purchased meet their standards of acceptability.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>So, if a reputable magazine can advertise and sell cleaned coins, cleaning them must be acceptable.&nbsp; I&#039;d send that coin back and demand a grade![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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