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Pillar of the Community
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I've heard quite a few funny cleaning analogies over the past 10 months that I've been here. I don't remember most of them, though, so please post ones that you think of. This is my best one: Cleaning a coin and trying to sell it as not is like buying a mirror, smashing it with a brick, and then trying to sell it as brand new.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I can't think of a single thing funny about cleaning. I hope someone lists some ha-ha's but it won't be me.
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Valued Member
United States
406 Posts |
Cleaning a coin and trying to sell it as not is like buying a mirror, smashing it with a brick, and then trying to sell it as brand new. -RoyCoinBoy ------------------------------------------------------------------------  Edited by WheatBackPenny
09/17/2017 1:38 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3468 Posts |
A fool and his money soon go separate ways.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Quote:
Just how would YOU feel after taking a shower with a wire brush!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:
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Just how would YOU feel after taking a shower with a wire brush! Say no more! |
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Moderator
 United States
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This could get interesting. |
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Pillar of the Community
Norway
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Not intended in a racist way at all, but to me the later years of Michael Jackson are a great example of why I never want to dip or clean a coin...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
It is a lot like mechanically scraping the plaque from the arteries next to your heart.
Most people shouldn't be doing that.
Most problems can be handled in a safer way.
But in the rare circumstances where the warranted situation meets the qualified technician, the results can be universally appreciated.
All good museums have preservation and restoration departments.
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Rest in Peace
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 Now, see, all of you have made me break down and add to Little Johnnie in the Garage's family. Let me introduce ya'all to the Imitatios. You see, LJ just doesn't have the ability to do the cleaning aspect...that takes a woman's touch. Enter his kid sister Lil' Janey:  She specializes in products like Brasso, Brillo pads and Sulfuric acid drain cleaner. These two poor waifs are being raised by their Uncle Jack, after their parents were sent back to Romania over a visa problem.  Uncle Jack was the Metal Assayer, until his caps fell off. And of course we mustn't forget Cousin Jo-Jo, whose Master Die Making career was cut short and must now work in a less paying job:  . The family tree is hard to follow but just recently these members showed up to assist Cousin Jo-Jo:  And now you know The Imitatios! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cleaning a coin is like getting a face tattoo. You shouldn't do it, there are very few people who ever should, and you will most likely regret it when you want money. (getting a job/ selling coin)
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United States
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Surprisingly, I think think that is a fair analogy. |
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Posted 09/17/2017 1:37 pm
