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<p>[QUOTE="embermike, post: 1423584, member: 37460"]Thanks for the information everyone. Doug especially. </p><p><br /></p><p>The comment that has sunk in the most was your 3rd paragraph above. It's true, I often don't know what I'm looking at, not only in terms of the condition and quality of a coin but also in terms of what it is, grime included, and what I'd turn it into in any attempt to clean it. It's also an adjustment of sorts to look at something and appreciate it's value while in a condition that on the surface appears dirty, soiled, and covered in years of garbage. In reality, all of that stuff is part of the coin, and not necessarily an obstruction. </p><p><br /></p><p>I know that cleaning has been discussed countless times around here. I appreciate everyone taking the time to discuss it in terms of exactly why it is something that shouldn't be attempted by an unexperienced hobbyist.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="embermike, post: 1423584, member: 37460"]Thanks for the information everyone. Doug especially. The comment that has sunk in the most was your 3rd paragraph above. It's true, I often don't know what I'm looking at, not only in terms of the condition and quality of a coin but also in terms of what it is, grime included, and what I'd turn it into in any attempt to clean it. It's also an adjustment of sorts to look at something and appreciate it's value while in a condition that on the surface appears dirty, soiled, and covered in years of garbage. In reality, all of that stuff is part of the coin, and not necessarily an obstruction. I know that cleaning has been discussed countless times around here. I appreciate everyone taking the time to discuss it in terms of exactly why it is something that shouldn't be attempted by an unexperienced hobbyist.[/QUOTE]
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