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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mrbrklyn, post: 551651, member: 4381&quot;]None of the photos thus far would warrant a dip IMO.&nbsp; Pauls SLQ example I&#039;d have to see in my hand, but frankly that blast white isn&#039;t all that attractive either.&nbsp; I think the reasoning is poor on the part of the TPGers anyway.&nbsp; Just because dipping was largely practiced prior to the 1940&#039;s on nearly all coins, espeically Morgans, is no reason to reward modern dippers, UNLESS, the coin really needs some intervention because the eye appeal is just so darn bad.&nbsp; If I was practiced at it, I have one single Merc in plastic that I&#039;d dip if I could because the toning makes the coin almost look scratched.&nbsp; Black toning is really bad.&nbsp; But the coins that I really think need conservation are the Big Coppers, especially the US coppers before 1800.&nbsp; To me, this is a curator issue.&nbsp; Precious artifacts need maintenance in addition to proper storage.</p><p><br /></p><p>If this doesn&#039;t seem to jive with my DON&#039;T CLEAN YOUR COINS rants, then oh well.&nbsp; Your not understanding the context of the discussions.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW Jim - Baking Soda and Al Electrodes?&nbsp; Great thing to teach the kids.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also - FWIW - Pure Acetone is the dipping agent of choice among most conservationists.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ruben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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