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Moderator
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You know, I just canned a passionate and well-thought-out reply for much the same reasons as I would refuse to argue with a bigot. It's a disappointing feeling, to say the least.
I'll just say that I stand in Mr. Daughtrey's corner here.
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Forum Mom
United States
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I think it is safe to say that experienced collectors all have very strong feelings regarding cleaning coins. These views range from the "never clean your coins" view to those that polish every coin they get. Personally, I feel that some coins require cleaning to prevent further damage. This seems to be a view that many share. There is not always agreement in what is considered criteria that require cleaning and the methods are very rarely agreed upon. Many different opinions have been expressed in this thread. I am glad to see that since that is the purpose of this forum. I hesitate to recommend any type of cleaning method to a new collector as the chances of ruining the coin are very great. It takes a lot of trial and error to get it right. I also think that it's important that the dealers who do clean their coins (regardless of the method used) disclose this information when they sell the coins. As a dealer, I have cleaned a few coins that needed it. However, I have always made that clear when I sold the coin. As cleaning can affect the appearance of the coin months or even years after the actual cleaning has been done, I feel that this disclosure is necessary. Personally, the damage has to be pretty severe for me to clean a coin. That is my personal preference. I think that all opinions stated here should be considered. What works for some may not work for others.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey Zoom x 2, I'll bet by now you have gotten the idea that most of the people on this forum don't particularly feel like cleaning your coin would be in your best interest. In most cases that would be a correct asumption, and advice to fallow.
But, in the end the coin in yours to do with as you see fit. The decision will be yours to make, and IF in future years you find you should have done one or the other, then you will know which way it should have been. The coin is yours, you get to be the one to make the decision. I only hope it is the right one.
Good luck!
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Valued Member
United States
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many dealers clean coins . chances are your coins have been cleaned also.PCGS cleans them and, certifies them!! P.S. regardless I answered the question. No need to slap me on the wrist for being honest.
Edited by Vic
02/07/2006 8:59 pm
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Forum Dad
United States
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PCGS cleans them and, certifies them!!
Haven't seen that yet. quote:
I answered the question. No need to slap me on the wrist for being honest.
No slap on the wrist intended. I was dead serious. I wouldn't buy from such dealers. |
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Valued Member
United States
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http:// (046) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed &threadid=474561
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Hi Vic, First off I agree with you that most old silver coins have been cleaned and thanks for contributing to a very stimulating thread! I think the thread on C/U is disturbing if PCGS is not disclosing the practice(I guess it is not something you can request?). As a concerned member of PCGS and C/U, I sent the following E-mail to PCGS..... To whom it may concern, I have a question about a claim made in reference to PCGS dipping coins and then slabbing them. First of all my question is based on a thread on the Collectors Universe Forum and I realize it is not a statement of PCGS policy. I would however like to know your position on the methods being described in this thread. I did not know you were offering "select" coin conservation. Please clarify this. I have attached the thread in question below. Thanks, RMKardes PCGS member #793633 http:// (046) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed &threadid=474561 I will post their reply...... |
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Forum Dad
United States
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Faaaar from proof Vic. This is just a poster saying its so. I mean we had a few on here say a rock tumbler was the best way to clean coins.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am going to try my luck on dipping/cleaning one or two of my raw coins. They are my coins. They will not be sold to anyone.
I do understand as collector, that this cleaning should be diclosed.
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Valued Member
United States
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I cant wait to here what pcgs has to say about this.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Hi Folks, this is the response from PCGS. Just an FYI to let you know they have responded. Mike From: "Shane Silva" <SSilva@collectors.com> Subject: RE: PCGS "Dipping Coins" on Collector's Universe Forum Date: Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:33:05 PM I have asked the appropriate person about this. Please give us a little time so I can get back to you once I have heard something. Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 6:13 PM To: Customer Support Subject: FW: PCGS "Dipping Coins" on Collector's Universe Forum Hi ! I was wondering if someone can respond to this inquiry? I know you folks are busy but this topic is taking on a life of it's own! Thanks for your consideration in answering this mail. RMKardes -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- To: info@pcgs.com,<info@pcgs.com> Subject: PCGS "Dipping Coins" on Collector's Universe Forum Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 05:09:31 +0000 To whom it may concern, I have a question about a claim made in reference to PCGS dipping coins and then slabbing them. First of all my question is based on a thread on the Collectors Universe Forum and I realize it is not a statement of PCGS policy. I would however like to know your position on the methods being described in this thread. I did not know you were offering "secret" coin conservation. Please clarify this. I have attached the thread in question below. Thanks, RMKardes PCGS member #793633 http:// (046) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed &threadid=474561 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by Mike
Hi Folks, this is the response from PCGS. Just an FYI to let you know they have responded. Mike
From: "Shane Silva" <SSilva@collectors.com>
Subject: RE: PCGS "Dipping Coins" on Collector's Universe Forum
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:33:05 PM
I have asked the appropriate person about this. Please give us a little time so I can get back to you once I have heard something.
Hmm, they didn't say "no"....they didn't say "yes", but they didn't say "no". |
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