Fact: abrasive cleaning often costs more than it “fixes”

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Dustin Dent@dustin161

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Fact: abrasive cleaning often costs more than it “fixes”

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Hairlines, unnatural brightness, and dull gray fields are common tells that a raw coin was worked. Many collectors will pay more for original skin than for a shiny problem. If you suspect cleaning, say so in the listing. Honesty plus a DTF cleaning-risk flag protects both sides of the deal.

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