1)I am not dipping coins, I experimented and it doesn't work. I know what it does.
It ruins coins. I am saying
BULLION, no numismatic value. Only melt value. In general, dirty, discolored, toned, bullion will sell at a discount to spot. That has been my experience.
2)I said
I might be so inclined to try to remove that dirty look from themand I have never said "dipping/polishing/scrubbing/wiping" about coins.
YOU SAID THAT. You are accusing me of something I didn't type. I've read a lot of threads on THIS forum and others of what are acceptable ways to remove dirt and such. There is a member here that sells a product to "conserve" coins. Which he said is not easy to do. He explains how to "properly" prepare the coin for his product.
3) "PS. The Sarcastic remark of "O, never clean coins" is rather moot and a bit ridiculous, given your stand on the subject."
My stand is not to do it(ie. clean coins), I have seen the "never clean coins" by members of the "community". So if I say it is "Sarcastic" to you, but it is fine for anyone else? I do not appreciate the "bit ridiculous part".
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I understand that you prefer your coins to have that dull shiny look. That's fine. They are your coins. As long as you understand it removes any kind of premium over spot that the coin may hold, then by all means, have fun.
You don't understand, that is the real problem. I don't have any coins, that I know of, that have been dipped.
I like toning that has eye appeal. I like iridescent toning, rainbow toning, and some other color types. I really like original mint luster, mint state, new unc and Proof commemorative coins, and silver Proof sets.
4) Keep your "community". You have the freedom of not having to read my threads, post, or reply to them.
5) You made your point, I have made mine. Let's keep it civil and stay out of each others way.
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If you do want to be civil. You can play the keyboard tough guy, you can click on send an email. But, let us not continue this on the op's thread. I think I have clarified any misunderstandings.
I will reiterate to never clean coins.
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I am not a fan of brown or black toning. But, apparently, even else likes it or is scared to try to remove it. Those two are common dates, 22 and 23, I might be so inclined to try to remove that dirty look from them.. The 24 looks like a pitting on it, may have been dipped or blasted. Also, could just be the picture. O, never clean coins.
It's not an issue of being scared. I don't think anyone is afraid of dipping a coin. We know what happens. It removes layers of metal, permanently damaging the coin.
I understand that you prefer your coins to have that dull shiny look. That's fine. They are your coins. As long as you understand it removes any kind of premium over spot that the coin may hold, then by all means, have fun.
But please please please... do not recommend dipping/polishing/scrubbing/wiping of any kind to other members that may not know how badly this can devalue a coin. If they dip a coin flat and then try to sell it, only to find out its not worth much, they will blame that on the community here, not on you.
Please think of the community.
PS. The Sarcastic remark of "O, never clean coins" is rather moot and a bit ridiculous, given your stand on the subject.
Mods, If I'm out of line here, please correct me as necessary.
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Posted 08/29/2011 9:55 pm
