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<p>[QUOTE="Lord Geoff, post: 1577594, member: 42001"]Hey everyone. So while I am making my first purchase of ancient coins from someone trustworthy I have also been browsing various sites about ancient coins online.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm afraid I've caught a healthy portion of the uncleaned coins bug. I am aware of the problems with it but understand that and am still excited.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess my question is whether anyone has any secrets or tips that have worked for them? I have done a lot of research so am aware of at least the basics (distilled water and a toothbrush is the way to go at first). </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, does anyone have any good dealers they can recommend on ebay or elsewhere (or any ones to avoid)? How about the below site? I am pretty sure this guy is one of the leading authorities on uncleaned coins. Is the large coin for $15 a terrible deal as a splurge?</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.dirtyoldcoins.com/shop/Uncleaned-Roman-Coins.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.dirtyoldcoins.com/shop/Uncleaned-Roman-Coins.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dirtyoldcoins.com/shop/Uncleaned-Roman-Coins.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks guys I'm excited! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lord Geoff, post: 1577594, member: 42001"]Hey everyone. So while I am making my first purchase of ancient coins from someone trustworthy I have also been browsing various sites about ancient coins online. I'm afraid I've caught a healthy portion of the uncleaned coins bug. I am aware of the problems with it but understand that and am still excited. I guess my question is whether anyone has any secrets or tips that have worked for them? I have done a lot of research so am aware of at least the basics (distilled water and a toothbrush is the way to go at first). Also, does anyone have any good dealers they can recommend on ebay or elsewhere (or any ones to avoid)? How about the below site? I am pretty sure this guy is one of the leading authorities on uncleaned coins. Is the large coin for $15 a terrible deal as a splurge? [URL]http://www.dirtyoldcoins.com/shop/Uncleaned-Roman-Coins.html[/URL] Thanks guys I'm excited! :D[/QUOTE]
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