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There are four questions you should answer when determining whether to add a coin to your collection:

Does the coin have eye appeal?: What appeals to any individual collector is always subjective. If the coin doesn't appeal to you, don't buy it.
How is the original luster?: There is no way to restore a coin's luster - the characteristic flashy sheen of a new coin - once it's gone.
Is there any damage?: Scratches, bag marks, staple marks, corrosion and other damage will decrease a coin's value.
How much wear is there?: According to experts, wear tends to be the single biggest factor that determines the grade given to a coin.