OH Dear

trout · May 26, 2013, 09:47:32 PM

I recently bid on and won a Canberra florin (yes another one :angel:)
and in the listing the coin appeared to be darkly toned but with good detail.
I received a cleaned coin with good detail and it matched the coin listed perfectly, except for the polishing.
I emailed the seller and asked "tong in cheek" how he managed to photograph a polished coin so that it looked toned :ok:
The answer I got back was "the coin looked dull and dirty and I was not happy to send it in that condition so I gave it a quick polish to make it look better" :dash1:

that sat me on my bum:angel:
There was NO intent to trick or deceive just plain lack of knowledge as to how to treat coins, So I emailed back that it was NOT a great idea to clean coins and just simply leave them as they are next time.
The seller did offer a full refund and apologised but I declined the offer because in my opinion it was an HONEST mistake.
No drama the coin didn't cost me an arm and a leg and at least there is one more person in Australia that now knows not to clean a coin.
I recon my money was well spent :good:

enworb · May 26, 2013, 10:38:37 PM

That's horrifying. I have heard on numerous occasions people in coins shops saying that they will "need to clean up the rest before they bring them in because theyre a bit dirty". Cringe!

Fulvio · May 27, 2013, 03:15:13 AM

Quote from: 'trout' pid='16262' dateline='1369570652'one more person in Australia that now knows not to clean a coin.

You're not supposed to clean coins? Oh dear, and I just stocked up on Brasso too...

ausjack · May 27, 2013, 11:51:37 AM

Ya got the brasso so get ya self a dremil as well :winkextra:

Sorry to hear trout..bloody mongrels

Bigfellani5 · May 27, 2013, 05:05:46 PM

Happen all the time. I even tell clients not to clean their coins but they still do

Goldseeker · May 27, 2013, 05:28:16 PM

Just a question-How can I remove the brown stains that are on my pre decimal silver coins please? :help: :angel:

JeffH · May 27, 2013, 05:55:28 PM

"Brasso"!
Don't be silly, they make "Silvo" for coins. Only 75% as abrasive! :shock:

ausjack · May 27, 2013, 06:08:03 PM

Not sure sorry GS but I think they say to put them in olive oil and give them a soak, so any help appreciated thanks team

trout · May 27, 2013, 06:49:05 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='16323' dateline='1369641496'Just a question-How can I remove the brown stains that are on my pre decimal silver coins please? :help: :angel:

Take em out of your undies mate :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

Goldseeker · May 27, 2013, 07:22:12 PM

Nope, sorry trout, can't do that cause they are stuck in a DANSCO Supreme Albums.........

trout · May 27, 2013, 07:30:11 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='16348' dateline='1369648332'Nope, sorry trout, can't do that cause they are stuck in a DANSCO Supreme Albums.........

Just having a "Lend" of you Mate :angel:
What are the stains ?
They shouldn't be rust, are they a bit of an ink bleed from the brown coloring in the dansco cardboard?
Maybe a soak in acetone could help, if it is "folder toning" then I think you may be stumped.

Fulvio · May 27, 2013, 10:49:09 PM

Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='16333' dateline='1369643128'Don't be silly, they make "Silvo" for coins. Only 75% as abrasive! :shock:

Damn! Now what am I going to do with these six cases of Brasso?

If you do try the olive oil, be real careful about not having them touch anything metallic while soaking. I ruined some dollars once cos they were overlapped. I think I posted some pics of the resulting mess back on ACBO.