Recent Content by Edward D Shapiro

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    Silver to the Moon? Gold to Silver Ratio?

    I'm not trying to make a profit. I'm in it for the long haul... to leave value for my grand children. My lifetime is short. In 50 years there is...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Feb 24, 2021 at 12:07 PM in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Proof coins!

    I love proofs world and usa. Many world proofs are available for a reasonable price, often times more reasonably priced than USA proofs. I...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Feb 24, 2021 at 11:44 AM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Have they no shame?!

    Caveat emptor. Buyer beware. A sucker is born every minute. If you shell out that money for those coins you're obviously not very adept at coin...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Feb 24, 2021 at 10:14 AM in forum: Coin Chat
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    Beat out again.

    The only way I can win an auction on ebay and have a chance is to win is to be there at the last few seconds and put in my best bid. Even then, I...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Have you ever been disappointed with a coin you bought ?

    Well I saw a rare Indian coin that had a rare variety. It was a double fanam 1804 with a circular dot belt buckle and it was empty without a...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Just Wondering About Silver Stackers?

    Silver and Gold...all precious metals are real value. Paper is called fiat currency. paper currency has value as a certificate . It is esthetic...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 25, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Just Wondering About Silver Stackers?

    I suggest you just put in a lot of bids. Any silver that appeals to you AND BE PATIENT AND HAPPY WHEN YOU WIN. Just put in the fair silver price,...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 25, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Condition issues

    I don't feel toning is a minus. I have a few deep golden rainbow toners, and I would never get rid of them. They are unique art.
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 25, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Aside From Coins, Do You Have Any Other Hobbies?

    I like alternative currencies. What you want is something of real value.What makes something of real value ?
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Aside From Coins, Do You Have Any Other Hobbies?

    I am interested in India and their many states. The extensive India states stamps, including the revenue give extensive insight into where many...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Aside From Coins, Do You Have Any Other Hobbies?

    I have collected just about everything. I like stamps and covers paper ephemera. I am interested in history, and things that contribute to it....
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Help !! Copper Cents preservation questions

    For me, just preserve the coin the way it is, and that's that . I try to seek coins with good eye appeal, but a minor imperfection is tolerable. I...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 23, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Not all Holed coins are ruined. Picked up this STUNNING 1858 Quarter for 40$

    Some medals or tokens come only with a hole or a hanger molded on. For me I don't want a holed coin no matter how pretty. If I'm going to spend...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Jan 3, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Silver Anxiety

    For me Silver is a long term investment just like coins. I search for high condition high silver value coins. I feel the combination of the rare...
    Post by: Edward D Shapiro, Dec 21, 2020 in forum: Bullion Investing