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<p>[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 3563874, member: 22377"]Sorry [USER=101593]@Southpawdon[/USER] that I didn't get to your question. [USER=75914]@thomas mozzillo[/USER] gave a good answer. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'll add that it does make a difference. Just like anything else, people prefer natural to artificial. Yes some artificial items (including coins) can be made well and compete with their natural counterparts. However, the majority of artificial items are just not quite equal to natural items. </p><p><br /></p><p>Artificial toning often makes the coin look gaudy if not completely ugly; meanwhile natural toning can enhance the eye appeal and make a coin really stick out. It's not for everyone and no one is forced to pay a premium for toning. Some of us just enjoy it and believe it adds to the collecting experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 3563874, member: 22377"]Sorry [USER=101593]@Southpawdon[/USER] that I didn't get to your question. [USER=75914]@thomas mozzillo[/USER] gave a good answer. I'll add that it does make a difference. Just like anything else, people prefer natural to artificial. Yes some artificial items (including coins) can be made well and compete with their natural counterparts. However, the majority of artificial items are just not quite equal to natural items. Artificial toning often makes the coin look gaudy if not completely ugly; meanwhile natural toning can enhance the eye appeal and make a coin really stick out. It's not for everyone and no one is forced to pay a premium for toning. Some of us just enjoy it and believe it adds to the collecting experience.[/QUOTE]
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