Finger prints galore

Gemini · July 10, 2004 11:32PM

He says coins are in prestine condition and he ain't kidding...check out photos below in aucton

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11969&item=3920790146&rd=1

DominusDeus · July 10, 2004 11:35PM

I actually like it. Too bad it'll end WAY above 11 bucks.

BAJJERFAN · July 10, 2004 11:37PM

I sent him a comment about that; will post what he says!

tmot99 · July 10, 2004 11:41PM

I don't understand your issue with this...he clearly states there are a handful of these left in pristine condition

XpipedreamR · July 10, 2004 11:47PM

Maybe he meant to say they are in "pressed-on" condition

tmot99 · July 11, 2004 12:00AM

<< <i>Maybe he meant to say they are in "pressed-on" condition

>>

jdimmick · July 11, 2004 1:19AM

He'll need to drop the grade a half a point from all the handling he has done by the time he ships it out!!

I was just making a joke with the above statement yall!

earlwbollinger · July 11, 2004 1:59AM

I don't see how fingering/handling a VF circulated coin isn't going to hurt it any more than it already has in life already.
So I don't consider that a big issue.
In the worst case though, a bit of acetone would remove any skin oils that might cause future problems.
besides the old dirt and grease and oil on the coin would eventually be a lot worse on it corrosion-wise.

BAJJERFAN · July 11, 2004 2:25AM

By the time you realize the prints are there its too late!!

Bikingnut · July 11, 2004 3:18AM

Nothing a little rubbing won't take care of.

BAJJERFAN · July 11, 2004 4:02AM

my comment to him

you turned off an awful lot of serious buyers by getting your prints all over the coins like that

his reply

Thanks for the advice. As you can tell, I am a bit of a rookie at this coins business.
Thanks again, and good luck bidding.
Jeff

airplanenut · July 11, 2004 4:13AM

As criminal is at is the hold a coin that way, remember that this piece is circulated--it didn't get that wear by sitting untouched in a drawer.

Usually, only pristine MS and AU surfaces really show fingerprints--coins like this likely won't show them--I doubt his prints will ever show up on the coin.

Jeremy

Gemini · July 11, 2004 7:43AM

<< <i>As criminal is at is the hold a coin that way, remember that this piece is circulated--it didn't get that wear by sitting untouched in a drawer.

Usually, only pristine MS and AU surfaces really show fingerprints--coins like this likely won't show them--I doubt his prints will ever show up on the coin.

Jeremy >>

Jeremy maybe not and I agree with you the coin didn't get wear sitting in a drawer. Handling a coin improperly shows a lack of coin etiquette and goes against my grain much the same as one who points an unloaded gun at someone. I'll tell you also if anyone who calls themselves a coin collector grabbed one of my coins in that way circulated or not I'd let them know about it real fast.

JR · July 11, 2004 9:17AM

Fingerprint? Try this one direct (kinda) from the U.S. Mint.

aem4162 · July 11, 2004 9:21AM

i'd give her a good home in a second. she's circulated and nicely worn. also, i doubt that everyone here was an expert in handling coins when they were noobs....

JR · July 11, 2004 9:51AM

<< <i>i'd give her a good home in a second. she's circulated and nicely worn. also, i doubt that everyone here was an expert in handling coins when they were noobs.... >>

Don't know about the dweebs (Mad Marty), but I am an expert (on some things), ((most things)). If you don't believe me, let me know. I'll tell you whatever it takes.

Conder101 · July 11, 2004 3:03PM

The layer f toning on the coin should probably protect it until it arrives, then a rinse in acetone and alcohol should remove the skin oils, acids, and salts that would eventually etch a print into the coin.

lordmarcovan · July 11, 2004 3:17PM

Gah.

Oh well.

It IS a nice looking coin, if Mister Fingerprints doesn't thumb it all up too badly.

Conder's comments are probably right, though- the coin's natural "skin" should protect it until it can get an acetone rinse.

Give the guy credit for taking better-than-usual pictures, though, aside from the handling.

Hey, JR- I'll bet Mint employees all have their fingerprints on file. No doubt you could find out the name of the guy who made that Ike!

Sphinx357 · July 11, 2004 3:25PM

<< <i>Fingerprint? Try this one direct (kinda) from the U.S. Mint.

>>

Bochiman · July 11, 2004 4:54PM

I feel sorry for the guy....his peace dollars look pretty harshly cleaned....even the one he says is his best coin

Finger prints galore

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