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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 540513, member: 112&quot;]Rubbing a coin with your fingers has long been a method used to change the appearance of a coin. Usually it is called thumbing, and usually it is only used by the, shall we say, somewhat unscrupulous. In other words it is typically done in order to deceive.</p><p><br /></p><p>What it does is to blend any imperfections or discolorations on the surface of the coin, it smooths it out if you will. The dirt and oils on your fingers combine and fill in any hits and will often remove tell tale traces of harsh cleaning like fine scratches. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is considered to be a big no-no by most. And any thumbed coin is easily recognizable to the trained eye. It will also result in any such coin being body-bagged by the TPG&#039;s for altered surfaces.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now I am not saying that that it is Thad&#039;s intention to advocate such a practice for the purpose of deception. But rather to do so for his own edification with a coin he has no intention of selling.</p><p><br /></p><p>But later on, at some point, those coins of Thad&#039;s will be sold. Even if it after Thad passes, they will be sold. But to who ? And will that person have the knowledge to recognize the altered surfaces or will he be taken and fooled into buying a problem coin as a problem free coin ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas if the coin had bene left alone, the problems would likely be recognized by even a novice collector.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the problem that arises when any collector attempts to make his coins &quot;look better&quot;. Eventually those efforts will be used to take advantage of somebody. And that is why it is always recommended, by most experts in the field, to leave problem coins alone except when trying to prevent further damage to them from contaminants. </p><p><br /></p><p>Forget trying to improve problem coins now and forever. Dump them, spend them, sell them - and buy a problem free coin you like. One that doesn&#039;t &quot;need&quot; fixed ![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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