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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2522918, member: 24314&quot;]Coins that have been ALTERED using lasers is OLD NEWS to the TPGS&#039;s.&nbsp; As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve contacted a jewler in St.Pete, FL who uses a laser and when I get the chance I&#039;m going over with some coins to see for myself what can be done and what cannot be done to the surface of a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Removing a spot from a coin is conservation IF THE REMOVAL IS UNDETECTABLE.&nbsp; It is considered an alteration (spot removal) if it is detected. In my experience, <span style="color: #b300b3">well-done </span>surface alterations fool most dealers/collectors until someone (usually using a stereo microscope) catches them.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Don&#039;t you guys get it.&nbsp; A counterfeit coin is genuine until it is detected.&nbsp; A cleaned coin is original until it is detected.&nbsp; This holds true for everything like rim files, mount removals, plugs, whizzing, cup &amp; saucer alterations, etc.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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