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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1950893, member: 26302&quot;]Uh, nope. I do not agree. To me, the definition is one of intent. To me:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Conserving - the act of saving the coin from certain destruction. This includes removing anything from the coin or its surfaces that will, if unchecked, eventually destroy the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Proper cleaning - the act of using widely accepted methods and materials to improve the look of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Improper cleaning - the act of using widely non-accpeted methods and materials, with the almost certain result of forever damaging and devaluing the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>What most people mean by &quot;cleaning&quot; is improper cleaning, since there is not way of knowing if a coin has been cleaned properly. Improper cleaning, though, leaves all kinds of telltale signs. The issue, though, is you do not know if that coin was dipped or scratched by improper cleaning or conservation. An example would be a very improperly stored silver coin that corroded to matte black stage. All of the damage that coin had might be labeled improper cleaning, but in reality it was conservation to try to save what was left of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>My two cents at least.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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