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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1728406, member: 15445&quot;]Don&#039;t clean any of the coins until you have learned much about the coins and cleaning methods.&nbsp; I repeat.&nbsp; Do not mess with the coins until you have learned more about the coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins are easily ruined &amp; they can never be un-cleaned.</p><p><br /></p><p>P.S.</p><p>Now that I have said that, I can edit my post &amp; try to answer some of your questions with this post script.</p><p><br /></p><p>Always handle the coins by the edges.&nbsp; Avoid talking over them.&nbsp; Avoid handling them over hard surfaces (in case you drop a coin).&nbsp; Avoid sliding them across the table&#039;s surface, etc.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Consider getting a Guide book of US Coins by Yeoman (The red book).&nbsp; Consider getting a $15 sampler copy of the coin grey sheet (The Coin Dealer Newsletter).&nbsp; These documents along with some coin grading skill will show you how the coins values fluctuate and how important it is to be able to grade coins accurately.</p><p><br /></p><p>Always feel free to post photos of the coins here at CT for opinions. </p><p><br /></p><p>You may want to visit some local coin shops or coin shows to see how item like your coins are actually selling.&nbsp; You might buy some coin storage supplies at these venues or you could buy supplies from an Internet store like Wizard Coin.&nbsp; I might suggest getting a package of PVC-free 2&quot; x 2&quot; flips.&nbsp; One brand name that is PVC-free is &quot;Saf-t-flip&quot; or something like that.&nbsp; This might be better than storing the coins tubes since you would be able to view the individual coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope that you find interest in the coins &amp; start collecting them yourself.&nbsp; If you elect to sell the collection, then let us know &amp; I&#039;m sure you will receive some advice from the folks at CoinTalk.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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