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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The_Cave_Troll, post: 322285, member: 1674&quot;]you are making a value judgement that not everyone agrees with.</p><p><br /></p><p>to answer the OP:</p><p>In general &quot;dipping&quot; refers to the momentary immersion of a coin into a mildly acidic solution.&nbsp; If done properly a dipped coin will have the tarnish removed from it without damaging the luster of the coin.&nbsp; This process works by removing the outermost layer of metal which means that a coin that is dipped too long or too many times will have an obviously lackluster look.&nbsp; Once a coin reaches this stage it is called &quot;burned&quot; and it will no longer qualify for a grade at any legitimate grading service (it would body bag for altered surfaces).</p><p><br /></p><p>Dipping is an accepted industry practice and any white seated/bust coin (as well as most Morgans, Barbers, and many newer coins) that is white has been dipped, some more expertly than others. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dipping can salvage a coin that has toned in an ugly way and make it desirable when it wasn&#039;t before being dipped.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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