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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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...
May 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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