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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 2813537, member: 19463&quot;]Again, for the record, coin cleaning as described above is a fun passtime for those who enjoy it and stress producing for those who do not.&nbsp; It is not a way to build a collection of ancient coins.&nbsp; After you figure in the cost of chemicals etc. those cheap uncleaned coins are no cheaper than low end professionally cleaned coins.&nbsp; Pro-cleaners start with an ability to look at a coin and determine two very important things.&nbsp; First, is there a worthwhile coin under that mess?&nbsp; Second, what process will best expose whatever is hidden below.&nbsp; Doctors have terms like triage and treatment to apply resources effectively.&nbsp; Coin cleaners need to apply similar skills.&nbsp; Not every old coin can be restored to its former glory and not every patient needs open heart surgery.&nbsp; We have a couple members who are skilled at cleaning AND knowing when not to clean. </p><p><br /></p><p>My hobbies are collecting coins and photographing them.&nbsp; If your hobby is cleaning the hopeless, enjoy.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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