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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Just Carl, post: 768496, member: 4552&quot;]Not sure but are referring to the many DIPS on this forum? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Many of my neighbors are really DIPS too. :whistle:</p><p>If referring to coins, none of the DIPS around me would be usefull in handling my coins so I avoid those. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>In the real world I&#039;ve used almost anything imaginable for dipping coins. Not ones of any value though. In the past I&#039;ve actually purchased coins that were highly polished, coated with something, plated, cleaned, etc. Then used as an experiment piece. I&#039;ve used Paint thinners, Laquer thinners, Acetone, Gasoline, Kerosine, Vinegar, Tomato juices and on and on and on. </p><p>In almost every instance it usually proved to be a waste of time, money and effort. </p><p>A few, very few, turned out to look a bit normal. Once a 95 Double Die Lincoln was purchased really cheap. Large finger print on the obverse. Many of the above mentioned items had no effect. Finally the Silver Cleaner from Walmart actually did work removing the fingerprint. Rare instance though.</p><p>Not long ago the use of Acetone on some coins proved to be weird. Usually everyone tells you Acetone has no effect on coins. A Large Cent turned really Red from that. No, not the red used to discribe Copper coins but a really bright red. </p><p>As a general rule no coins should be cleaned, dipped, etc. Might help but might really mess them up too.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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