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  1. johnmilton replied to the thread Long GTG 1882 cc (as in as long as the submission takes lol).

    I would say that it is an MS-62. The cheek has too many marks on it. HOWEVER, since it's a "CC," it could get "the Carson City push" to...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM

  2. johnmilton replied to the thread The 2026 Pilgrim Quarter.

    That's because the mint has sold them all in rolls and bags for more than face value. These pieces melt for well less than a quarter....

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:52 AM

  3. johnmilton liked Troodon's post in the thread The 2026 Pilgrim Quarter.

    At this point I'd just be happy to see one in circulation. I picked some up at a coin show but haven't yet spotted them "in the wild."

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM

  4. johnmilton liked mpcusa's post in the thread What would you do with this eBay buyer?.

    Sounds like somethings up there, i would for sure block him and run as fast as i can away from that deal..

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM

  5. johnmilton liked Bill in Burl's post in the thread Some coin collecting questions..

    Most graders look at the Obverses of the coin first, and it's the Obv that carries most of the weight in the grade

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM

  6. johnmilton replied to the thread Have you ever seen a delusional seller on eBay before?.

    When eBay sellers offer counterfeit coins at "bargain prices," they are looking for delusional buyers. I've seen my share of those just...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM

  7. johnmilton liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread Have you ever seen a delusional seller on eBay before?.

    I avoid eBay.

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM

  8. johnmilton liked Jeffjay's post in the thread Have you ever seen a delusional seller on eBay before?.

    I have heckled a few myself. Someone selling a shiny wheat penny from the '50s for $300. I send them a message that I'll sell them an...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM

  9. johnmilton replied to the thread NGC vs Vault Box.

    When I took business law in college in 1970, this sort of thing would have been illegal because it's a lottery. How times have changed!...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM

  10. johnmilton liked Barney McRae's post in the thread NGC vs Vault Box.

    The whole vault box thing is dumb AF. The NGX thing is just downright stupid, trying to reinvent the Sheldon grading system.:rolleyes:...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM

  11. johnmilton attached a file to the thread Guess the grade 1873 Open - 3.

    It looks like it has a lot of luster, so it must be an AU-55 or higher. It's not Unc. The trouble is the photo does not show the hair...

    1873 $20 All.jpg Jun 12, 2026 at 11:39 AM

  12. johnmilton attached a file to the thread 1858 Flying Eagle Cent.

    For those who would like to learn about mint luster, here is a Mint State example. This coin is graded MS-64. [ATTACH] When you swirl...

    1858 Flying Eagle LL All.jpg Jun 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM

  13. johnmilton replied to the thread 2026 silver proof set available today.

    I would like to see the cent continue in Proof and Mint sets. Once more there is a date collection to consider. I have one a year from...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM

  14. johnmilton replied to the thread 2026 silver proof set available today.

    I have one in the order bin from my subscription. It might be a good set, but the mint upped the mintage to just over 250,000 from...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM

  15. johnmilton liked LakeEffect's post in the thread 2026 silver proof set available today.

    I still have my subscription, at least through this year, because I like the semiquincentennial coins and I've been collecting the...

    Jun 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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