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<p>[QUOTE="Thender, post: 246559, member: 9389"]Well, I have read this thread from post 1 and would like to put my opinion on the table. I know I am a newbie at hobby of coin collecting. But I have been collecting antique cartridges for guns for 30 years... </p><p><br /></p><p>When it comes to cartridges, cleaning is ok, nothing harsh though. You never ever, under any circumstances, want to remove the patina or toning. But you have to get the dirt, oils and corrosion off the specimen before it eats itself up, or you are left with a puddle of brass, copper and steel where $2000.00 used to reside... </p><p><br /></p><p>There is no "mint" or "proof" when it comes to cartridges... So I beg to question what is wrong with non-evasive cleaning of circulated coins? I would rather garner from the thread that you are not supposed to rub your coin because it will leave scratches... But if it is not mint or proof it will already have scratches. (And I understand about leaving shiny spots on Abe's cheeks on the Wheat pennies. Nothing harsh.)</p><p><br /></p><p>If the Mint or proof coin develops heavy corrosion and pitting, is it mint or proof any more? It just doesn't make sense to me.... Toning does, I understand that. But dirt and corrosion doesn't... </p><p><br /></p><p>Excuse me if I seem to be a bit harsh and insensitive... But I think few people in this hobby are a bit <span style="color: red">Edited: Language</span>. It's all right. We Have them in the cartridge collecting fraternity too... </p><p><br /></p><p>Just my two cents. I'll shut up now and continue reading on.... </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Thender, post: 246559, member: 9389"]Well, I have read this thread from post 1 and would like to put my opinion on the table. I know I am a newbie at hobby of coin collecting. But I have been collecting antique cartridges for guns for 30 years... When it comes to cartridges, cleaning is ok, nothing harsh though. You never ever, under any circumstances, want to remove the patina or toning. But you have to get the dirt, oils and corrosion off the specimen before it eats itself up, or you are left with a puddle of brass, copper and steel where $2000.00 used to reside... There is no "mint" or "proof" when it comes to cartridges... So I beg to question what is wrong with non-evasive cleaning of circulated coins? I would rather garner from the thread that you are not supposed to rub your coin because it will leave scratches... But if it is not mint or proof it will already have scratches. (And I understand about leaving shiny spots on Abe's cheeks on the Wheat pennies. Nothing harsh.) If the Mint or proof coin develops heavy corrosion and pitting, is it mint or proof any more? It just doesn't make sense to me.... Toning does, I understand that. But dirt and corrosion doesn't... Excuse me if I seem to be a bit harsh and insensitive... But I think few people in this hobby are a bit [color=red]Edited: Language[/color]. It's all right. We Have them in the cartridge collecting fraternity too... Just my two cents. I'll shut up now and continue reading on.... Thanks.[/QUOTE]
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