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    Just went back into my activity to read my first post. It was about removing fingerprints. It was probably a question that had been asked countless times previously but I was given a good reply that lead on to me asking even more repetitive questions.

    Thanks for your patience 

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    I like the look of the second one but it's already attracted a few bidders so be careful if you decide to place a bid you do not get drawn into a bidding war and ending up paying more than it's worth. 

    It might be better to take your time and do some research on prices before buying, don't worry if you miss a coin there is always another one that will come along. The books that Upinsmoke has recommended will help you make some good choices.

    Also be careful of sellers overgading their coins, they are not all uncirculated like they would like us to believe.

    Having said that the urge to buy is strong, so go ahead but remember eBay is only one place to buy. There are some members of the forum who are dealers and I am sure will point you in the right direction.

     

     

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    2 hours ago, newheart said:

    Hi, why do some old coins appear to have a sheen or gloss to them? Almost like they have been oiled. Is this natural? Is it desirable? See the attached image for example (yes it is from eBay). Thanks!

     

     

    I bought some coins from eBay a while ago that had an oily appearance. It was not obvious from the photos but when they arrived it was definitely oily

    I put it down to the seller trying to hide scratches as they appeared once I had soaked the coins in acetone.

    it could have been olive oil or something similar.

    Fortunately one of the coins was an 1897 dot penny that I got at a very cheap price, so I did not complain. I just did not buy anything else from the seller.

    I also have some toned coins but the difference in colour and appearance is markedly different.

     

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    Stay away from them. You have answered your own question, they are cheap and you have no way of being certain what they are made of and they could potentially damage your coins. 

    If you want to put them in an album then I would go with a quality make such as those recommended by Upinsmoke. The 2" x 2" holders that fit the album are cheap and if you buy the non sticky ones are reusable. 

    You say your collection is of relatively low value but it will not be long before you start to buy coins that are a little bit more valuable.

    I think it's best to start as you mean to go on and start housing your collection in a proper album.

    welcome to the forum and carry on collecting.

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