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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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At least he's divulged they were cleaned--sometimes they don't. Of course, what really gets me about IHC lots are vague date spreads. From the photo, it appears most are 1886 and later, probably many 1900+. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I suspect the seller isn't the one that cleaned them. They are probably all ones he set aside from regular IHCs and now that he has a ton of them is selling them in bulk. It is probably the best way to deal with something like that which still has value, but would be looked down upon by typical collectors.
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Valued Member
United States
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Like DVCollector said, at least the seller tells you that they are cleaned.
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Moderator
 United States
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I agree, he's not trying to defraud. A seller can sell at what ever he wants to start. This is where common sense and knowledge come into play.
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New Member
United States
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That looks like a decent auction unlike the ones that don't say anything or "grade yourself"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think everybody is missing the OP's point. He has no complaint about the auction....Just what somebody did to those Indians.
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New Member
United States
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Nobody likes grimy old copper pennies - nobody. seriously though, after collecting off and on for 40 years, I have and will never understand why eye appeal doesn't increase the value of a coin regardless of the what happens to coin that has a shine on. And on that note.... I am not shy to buy a well struck coin that has been errrrr... that is shiny. It looks great in MY collection and wows the uninitiated. Soo send me all your worthless "ruined" coins, I'll pay freight! . :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have and will never understand why eye appeal doesn't increase the value of a coin regardless of the what happens to coin that has a shine on simple- a shiny coin* is a damaged coin, hence the value is hurt *the one exception is a proof coin with mirrored fields, those are pretty shiny but they are supposed to be like that |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Dont get me wrong, I have no issue with ebay nor the seller. Its the 1200+ IHC's that have been cleaned. It hurts me and my dansco. The auction is a bit over priced for common date damaged coins, but most ebay auctions are over priced. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote: I have no issue with ebay nor the seller. Its the 1200+ IHC's that have been cleaned. It hurts me and my dansco I feel your pain. You know what hurts more? It's when I see a professional IHC dealer selling tooled and retoned "raw" IHCs at problem-free prices.  I encountered this at the last coin show--I won't name names, but suffice to say everyone needs to look out. Edited by DVCollector
12/27/2009 3:19 pm
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Valued Member
United States
317 Posts |
Speaking of cleaning....does anyone know a good way to repatina silver coins? I have this nice 1886-S Morgan that I got out of my dealer's junk Morgan box, but it's been cleaned. I'd love to be able to restore it to its natural beauty....it's sad when any coin is cleaned, but especially so when its a semi-key to a very popular series :(
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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To restore a coin after a cleaning just takes some exposure to the elements; I'd put it on a window sill with some sun exposure and normal air circulation.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There's been discussions about this involving the napkins from taco bell (high sulphur content)and old manilla coin envelopes and placing them in sunlight.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks everyone, I'll be sitting the Morgan on my bedside table I think. It's near a window and the table itself is unfinished wood, so that may help too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i wouldent buy it 1000 dollars for 1200 indians? not a very good deal especialy if most of them are duplicates and are cleaned
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Posted 12/26/2009 1:55 pm
