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Slabs and germs

gtstanggtstang Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭✭✭

I'm not a germaphobe but I imagine that some here are and with the number of people that will handle slabs at shows, I'm sure slabs can harbor germs. My question is, does anyone make an effort to use lysol wipes or anything else for this reason?

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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 9,953 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You make some good points! Slabs are perhaps a little less germ-y than a bowling ball?....

  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    how many germs on the money in your wallet?

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  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,721 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A human body contains about 30 trillion human cells and 40 trillion bacteria. Only some of these will make their way to slabs. :)

  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,595 ✭✭✭✭✭

    as long as you can't see the germs under a 5x loop you're good.

  • mt_mslamt_msla Posts: 815 ✭✭✭✭
    edited February 8, 2017 4:49AM

    @mannie gray that slab woulda been a keeper for me! one of a kind

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Of course there are germs on slabs....and everything else we touch... As a matter of fact.. there is some history that fear of germs plagued the incuse gold Indian coin design....I have read that, although I have not researched and authenticated it. I know a couple of individuals that are 'germaphobes'...tough way to live, and they do not seem to understand that they are a walking, talking germ factory themselves. There are many more important things to worry about in this life.... Cheers, RickO

  • WmwoodWmwood Posts: 102 ✭✭

    Fear your cell phone more.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would think there are a hundred other item that we touch every day that have more germs than a slab. :smile:
    Dollar bill, door knob, etc

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  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,911 ✭✭✭✭

    Wash your fingers well prior to inserting them in your mouth, and you'll be just fine. :smile:

  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I worry more about mustard stains

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  • chumleychumley Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭

    that girl you kissed last nite......covered in germs

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,721 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A little exercise is good for your immune system. :)

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,885 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A recent study concluded that youngsters who suck their thumbs and/or bite their fingernails are less likely to have allergy problems as adults.

    Sometimes germs are a good thing.
    Lance.

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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,018 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good grief!

  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,672 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ya gotta eat a peck of dirt before you die.
    Live dangerously, fondle your slabs.

  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We have devolved.

    Ever wonder what all that black crud is on the coins in your pocket?

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  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ErrorsOnCoins said:
    Germs are good as it builds the immune system.

    My sons doctor said that kids today NEED to go outside and play in the dirt to get exposed to all sorts of things found on planet earth ......

    True, in fact I believe antibiotics are derived from organisms in dirt, if I recall a year or two ago they found some new ones in Maine. :smile:

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 8, 2017 12:36PM

    Before storage I lightly spray them with alcohol and wipe with a microfiber to clean everyone's finger juice off of them. It does no damage and leaves no residue. But this is just a matter of cleanliness, it's not like I'm going to be licking them. But if I ever acquire a 1792 Half Disme I might just do that. :p

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,411 ✭✭✭✭✭

    it makes ya wonder where the other guys/gals fingers have been as well. just saying

  • 10000lakes10000lakes Posts: 811 ✭✭✭✭

    @ms70 said:
    Before storage I lightly spray them with alcohol and wipe with a microfiber to clean everyone's finger juice off of them. It does no damage and leaves no residue. But this is just a matter of cleanliness, it's not like I'm going to be licking them. But if I ever acquire a 1792 Half Disme I might just do that.

    I do the same with Windex and a soft cloth. It removes any smudges and auction label residue.

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,776 ✭✭✭✭✭

    MAN,
    You guys are scaring the crap outta me with this kinda talk. Now I feel like I should take a bath in alcohol with all my coins and money and my cell phone my dogs............ :s

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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,073 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you worry about germs on a slab, NEVER go to a casino and touch a chip.


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  • Jackthecat1Jackthecat1 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭

    I guess collecting the Culion Leper Colony coinage is out of the question for some people.......

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  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,714 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I see a need for a Jewel Luster Spa !

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  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭

    I'm a microbiologist. Slabs are not going to be a good substrate for germs...not porous enough. Paper money is a whole nother story...

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,898 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Does coney dog residue promote the growth of germs?

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  • gtstanggtstang Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It seems it's going to be a different world going forward on how we handle things. Date night with your coins may not be as much fun anymore.

  • 50cCOMMEMGUY50cCOMMEMGUY Posts: 211 ✭✭✭

    I don’t think I’d ever let anything containing alcohol touch a slab. Alcohol dries the living heck out of plastics. That’s why I only use alcohol free products to detail my car interior. Quick drying is overrated.

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  • blitzdudeblitzdude Posts: 5,361 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Perhaps the cac holds the virus a day or 2 extra then the non-cacs.

    Maybe put them slabs in the oven at around 180, maybe a bit of taco-hell sauce or a freshly boiled egg. Not only will you rid the virus but you will double value AT that gal.

    Don't forget gloves and masks my brothers! Semper Fi!!

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