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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The last uncleaned coins I bought were from Purse of the Legionary and were advertised as "Premium" uncleaned coins. Each and every one is attributable, but I still have a few soaking. The problem is the price. I paid "premium" price for these uncleaned coins. I think I paid near $50 for 6 20mm-24mm AE2 coins. Now I look for coins that are cleaned and attributed coins that cost me $5-$10, and I know I have something I want. Of course, I sometimes spend much more, but I would have done that anyway.
JW
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Valued Member
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Well I didn't buy very many so I might have been unlucky. I got a constantius II and a valens I believe. My biggest problem was when I sent a message saying that I've had problems buying uncleaned and some people have actually sold me coins that were already cleaned garbage. I then asked if they could give me an estimate of the quality ( they clean some of their own) and the reply was " assume ours are the same as everyone else's" which means to me " I'm going to sell yougarbage too"
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Pillar of the Community
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and the reply was " assume ours are the same as everyone else's" which means to me " I'm going to sell yougarbage too" That's the conclusion I would come to. I don't think I would buy from a seller whose customer service was no better then that. JW Edited by Bing
11/01/2011 2:40 pm
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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As I see people interested in coins I give some coins for free so they will continue with hobby. Tevlon I will be glad to give you some really uncleaned coins for free,but I cant send outside my country because that is forbidden by law. But if you ever come to Serbia just PM me :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ah, it is against the law then. But I buy directly from a couple of sellers in Serbia. Some of my best coins have come from there.
JW
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Valued Member
Canada
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Why did you have to tell me some of your best coins come from there right after I can't ship outside Serbia. What a tease! Haha. Thanks I really appreciate the offer and will definitely take you up on it if I ever do. Or start a petition to legalize it.
Oh and jw, I just got my dirtyoldcoins order and they're looking very nice so thanks for that link too. This forum has been great. I'm sorry I didn't join earlier
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Serbia (Srbija)
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jwharper if you come again to Serbia let me know. At least we Serbs are social :) We could drink one rakija,heheh(it is national drink,something like whiskey).
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Valued Member
Canada
114 Posts |
Whiskey is my drink. Well bourbon. Caesar is tempting me. Coins and whiskey.
The dirtyoldcoins are great. Lots of detail. They need cleaning but I can tell what a few of them are and sure enough, guess what I got....... A constantius II with the speared horseman!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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We could drink one rakija,heheh(it is national drink,something like whiskey) I've had Rakija before. Rather strong, but I like it. In Romania they drink Polinka which is about the same. Plum Brandy. I think all the Eastern European countries make plum brandy. My wife likes Medenica from Croatia (rakija and medom). I think most everyone is social when they drink rakija  JW |
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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Nice :) Never tried Polinka even Romania is near me... but I tried Mastika, Bulgarian drink...and I like it.
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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Tevlon I have one bottle of good old Jackie near me,since you like whiskey.
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Valued Member
Canada
114 Posts |
If you can get it in Serbia, try wild turkey. It's my favorite! It's from the states so I'm not sure if they sell it in Europe.
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Valued Member
Serbia (Srbija)
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Almost everything from US can be found in Europe... or almost everything from whole world better to say. Tried it and like it  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I've found that sometimes the "dirty" coins reveal the real treasures. No gold, mind you, but I have run across a denarius or two on occasion.
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Valued Member
United States
132 Posts |
Oh, and I feel you on getting the same old coins over and over again. One of the ways to alleviate that is to buy lots from different hoard locations. Some sellers will identify where the coins were uncovered, and if not, will usually let you know.
For example, I've found some really great coins from hoards of Britain, although they are really tough to clean and restore.
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