For every coin I purchase at a coin show, I purchase 10 via the internet. On those 10 coins, a grade and a sticker give me confidence to order the coin on approval. More confidence than a picture...
Liked On: 07-15-2012, 10:17 AM
A Ruben-free thread.... :) I have lots, but here's one I haven't posted in a while: http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/88916267/original.jpg...
Liked On: 07-14-2012, 07:30 PM
Welcome to the coin game. Not to sound harsh, but now you know why I collect coins and I buy/sell bullion. The transaction costs for coins is very high, and the deck is strongly stacked against...
Liked On: 07-10-2012, 12:27 PM
Most collectors would call that "secondary toning" rather than artifical.
Liked On: 07-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Please note: My prior post to this thread was not directed at Charmy, but rather a reaction to reading similar posts to this over the years. Charmy's a wonderfully nice dealer who I've done business...
Liked On: 07-03-2012, 02:12 PM
How about an overdate? http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/100952756/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/133244157/original.jpg
Liked On: 07-03-2012, 01:25 PM
So, in essence, you prefer cheap coins that you feel like you can negotiate price on over quality coins. That's a perfectly fine way to collect coins -- after all we all have to collect what we...
Liked On: 07-01-2012, 11:38 PM
Can't judge luster, and need to. Could be AU, could be MS.
Liked On: 06-30-2012, 01:39 PM
Clearly, the lack of a sticker is clearly causing you to take bad photos. Send to CAC at once and your problem will be solved! On a serious note, it looks like your light is lacking. Try one or...
Liked On: 06-29-2012, 02:29 PM
"Are some coins just really hard to photograph?" Yes. The hardest for me are proof/prooflike coins, deeply dished coins like the Mercury dime or Buffalo nickel, and toned coins in slabs. You...
Liked On: 06-26-2012, 11:11 AM
Sorry Greg! I just glanced at the photos, thought they were Paul's (they were so good!), and didn't even look at who posted them. :) My bad....Mike
Liked On: 06-26-2012, 10:49 AM
So, in essence, you prefer cheap coins that you feel like you can negotiate price on over quality coins. That's a perfectly fine way to collect coins -- after all we all have to collect what we...
Liked On: 06-22-2012, 03:51 PM
BUncirculated, Let me ask you a hypothetical question, if I might... You are looking for a coin for your collection, and have set aside $200 for the coin. You find three examples. Let's call...
Liked On: 06-21-2012, 07:31 PM
BUncirculated, Let me ask you a hypothetical question, if I might... You are looking for a coin for your collection, and have set aside $200 for the coin. You find three examples. Let's call...
Liked On: 06-21-2012, 05:17 PM
I would argue there's no such thing as undervalued coins. What you are really after is which coins will increase in value over time. Please note that coin prices are primarily driven by demand,...
Liked On: 06-21-2012, 01:16 PM