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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 2780974, member: 15309&quot;]It is always good to see another toning enthusiast in the house, welcome.&nbsp; As you admit that you are new to the toning scene, you should do everything you can to learn about toning, how it forms, and how it affects price.&nbsp; Here is a great article from our own site to get you started.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-science-of-toning.84670/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-science-of-toning.84670/">What You Need to Know About: The Science of Toning</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The primary pitfall in the toned coin market is artificial toning, like the Peace Dollar you have shown.&nbsp; While you are learning, my advice is to stay away from common date low grade 20th century raw coins with extravagant toning.&nbsp; When you see raw coins whose value is almost exclusively intrinsic with this type of toning, you must be seriously concerned that the coin has been altered.&nbsp; The easiest way to combat this is to stick to purchasing either PCGS or NGC graded material until you have the expertise and confidence to avoid questionably toned coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, this presents the second problem of the toned coin market, how to value them since there are no price guides.&nbsp; As I&#039;m sure you know, rainbow toned coins will often drive a significant premium to the price guide listed for their grade.&nbsp; Knowing how much to pay for a toned coin without getting buried in the coin is an extremely difficult proposition.&nbsp; Hopefully, this thread will help you in your endeavor.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-toning-premium-thread.135678/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/the-toning-premium-thread.135678/">The Toning Premium Thread</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, you also need to know that the TPGs are not foolproof.&nbsp; While they do eliminate the vast majority of artificially toned coins from getting graded, some do still manage to get past them.&nbsp; Here is an example.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-D-PFGS-MS65-FS-Jefferson-Nickel-5c-Monster-Rainbow-Toned-Insanely-Colorful/322565843483?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&amp;_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-D-PFGS-MS65-FS-Jefferson-Nickel-5c-Monster-Rainbow-Toned-Insanely-Colorful/322565843483?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&amp;_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649" rel="nofollow">1996-D PFGS MS65 FS Jefferson Nickel 5c Monster Rainbow Toned Insanely Colorful!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you have any questions, feel free to ask. </p><p><br /></p><p>Paul[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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