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<p>[QUOTE="samclemens3991, post: 2703567, member: 82181"]I think the original poster could have saved a lot of time if he had just posted what he really meant. "I think only white untoned coins are attractive and are the only coins worth collecting. Please tell me in 50 words or less how right I am".</p><p>"Oh, by the way I am a doctor so my opinion is worth more than yours."</p><p>Right now they are selling the Pogue collection. Their appearance speaks for themselves. I know, "Yucky poo, none for me thanks." the rest of the world loves original coins that have been enhanced over the years in a manner only time can accomplish. Given your proclivity, I am glad you don't appreciate such coins. No doubt you would be pleased to dip them out. </p><p>I have seen coins enhanced by being dipped. I have also seen coins that may have had negative or unattractive toning that were dipped and ended just plain dull. In doctor terms, consider the patient who is rather odd and quirky with several negative traits. One lobotomy later and they are as bland as oatmeal.</p><p>It is a trend of the new century. Only the attractive deserve our love and attention. Homogenization will make us all happy. Expecting coins to stay the same as they were the day they were minted makes about as much sense as claiming only new born babies are interesting people.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="samclemens3991, post: 2703567, member: 82181"]I think the original poster could have saved a lot of time if he had just posted what he really meant. "I think only white untoned coins are attractive and are the only coins worth collecting. Please tell me in 50 words or less how right I am". "Oh, by the way I am a doctor so my opinion is worth more than yours." Right now they are selling the Pogue collection. Their appearance speaks for themselves. I know, "Yucky poo, none for me thanks." the rest of the world loves original coins that have been enhanced over the years in a manner only time can accomplish. Given your proclivity, I am glad you don't appreciate such coins. No doubt you would be pleased to dip them out. I have seen coins enhanced by being dipped. I have also seen coins that may have had negative or unattractive toning that were dipped and ended just plain dull. In doctor terms, consider the patient who is rather odd and quirky with several negative traits. One lobotomy later and they are as bland as oatmeal. It is a trend of the new century. Only the attractive deserve our love and attention. Homogenization will make us all happy. Expecting coins to stay the same as they were the day they were minted makes about as much sense as claiming only new born babies are interesting people.[/QUOTE]
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