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  1. GoldFinger1969 liked BuffaloHunter's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    For me, that’s the appeal. When someone is passionate about what they do, it shows in how they talk / write about it. It’s the same...

    May 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
  2. GoldFinger1969 liked Dimedude2's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    I met Bowers and thought he was a crabby dude, but heck I get crabby too. HIs books are informative, but he be long winded in his...

    May 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
  3. GoldFinger1969 liked calcol's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    The Bowers name is literally worth gold. No way A-Mark, which owns Spectrum, which owns Stacks-Bowers, will change the name … unless...

    May 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
  4. GoldFinger1969 liked johnmilton's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    I have met David Bowers several times at shows and at the NENA Conferences. He is one of the best and most prolific authors in...

    May 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
  5. GoldFinger1969 attached a file to the thread THE COOL BULLION THREAD.

    I paid a bit over spot I believe for these coins, maybe a bit more for the 70's over the 69's. Got them when silver was in the...

    2014 Isle of Man MS 70.jpg 20230124_220045.jpg May 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
  6. GoldFinger1969 liked BuffaloHunter's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    @GoldFinger1969 , Mike Thorne passed away last fall (October). Me thinks he will not be replying to your post, or buying the book. RIP,...

    May 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
  7. GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    Aren't they part of A-Mark right now ? Read a piece in BARRON's a few weeks ago that Gold.com included a bunch of companies rolled-up...

    May 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
  8. GoldFinger1969 liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    I've never personally met the guy, but I've read and own several of his books. I have 1 coin pedigreed to his personal collection....

    May 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
  9. GoldFinger1969 liked Tall Paul's post in the thread David Bowers Retiring.

    We communicated a few times when he was at Bower's and Merena. He was always gracious and willing to share some time. I own and have...

    May 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
  10. GoldFinger1969 liked johnmilton's post in the thread Stupid is as Stupid does. Help with Morgans please..

    I am confused. The only reason spend $25 (actually more with shipping both ways) is if you get more than $25 more for the coin in the...

    May 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
  11. GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread Stupid is as Stupid does. Help with Morgans please..

    True...but some people want the grade for other reasons: Confirm it's an authentic coin not counterfeit Get an actual grade Protect the...

    May 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
  12. GoldFinger1969 liked Dafydd's post in the thread Stupid is as Stupid does. Help with Morgans please..

    That's a good point @GoldFinger1969 , my problem over here is that it costs more like $70 to grade so I wouldn't even consider grading...

    May 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
  13. GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread Help me decide which coin to get.

    I'd go for the newer coin....PCGS graded MS-66....probably has very good eye-appeal.

    May 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
  14. GoldFinger1969 liked The Meat man's post in the thread Help me decide which coin to get.

    Right now, I have my eye on two different coins from two different dealers. Both silver, and both are roughly the same price (around...

    May 13, 2026 at 11:46 AM
  15. GoldFinger1969 liked Mr.Q's post in the thread Stupid is as Stupid does. Help with Morgans please..

    Leave the larger gorgeous ones aloneeeeeee...

    May 13, 2026 at 11:46 AM