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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 246821, member: 112"]That is because so many people don't really read what is written - they assume instead. The rules, if you want to call them rules - accepted practices is probably a better terminology and that includes accepted practices as defined by the ANA, the ANS and other recognized numismatic organizations - are really quite simple. If a coin has a substance on it that will cause continued damage if not removed - then it should be removed. Other than that, it should be left alone. Now you can of course do whatever you want with your own coins. But for your own sake please recognize that your actions can and will have consequences in regard to resale value. And that is that a harshly cleaned coin will lose up to 80% of its value. That is a fact - plain and simple.[/QUOTE]