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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Neverdiebyanother, post: 3376368, member: 101654&quot;]So, maybe it&#039;s already been mentioned (but I have been on a binge of info and websites for about 5 hours now *sigh*). Could someone please explain how they make &quot;dirty&quot; coins? I purchase uncleaned coins from 2 sellers on eBay that are not on the &quot;bad&quot; lists (Haha) and while cleaning most coins, they seem to rot away if I am not careful but alas, a few are caked with that stuff that doesn&#039;t come off and a few others are semi clean and have OK details, enough to identify them (half the fun!). Some are just caked with lots of dirt that Does NOT come off without work until you get to any type of patina. Are these most likely genuine from the &quot;ground&quot; coins? I am really to the point, having read so many ways that this hobby is being polluted, that I am almost ready to hang my hat, even if I just started this portion of the hobby (Having finished the types of U.S. coinage to show the differences till colonial and decided to delve further into the past). This hobby is expensive enough without just tossing money to some a&amp;* that can&#039;t just be honest. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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