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    From where do the dealers and auction sites get their coins?

    Geezer - Is there ever a large coin show in New Orleans or Houston? If so find our what dealers are going and what they specialize in and call...
    Post by: Mountaineer, Aug 4, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Guess what’s for sale again ....

    A neutron microscope, wow! Too bad mine is in the shop!!
    Post by: Mountaineer, May 24, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    U.S. Mint continues to churn out stupid ideas

    That would be Hattie McDaniel who played Mammy in Gone With the Wind in 1939.
    Post by: Mountaineer, May 10, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    U.S. Mint continues to churn out stupid ideas

    That seems to be the only thing they can agree upon!
    Post by: Mountaineer, May 10, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    U.S. Mint continues to churn out stupid ideas

    Don't blame the Mint, blame Congress who directed the Mint to issue these coins! I worked for the IRS for 32 years and we never made a tax law,...
    Post by: Mountaineer, May 10, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Is this 1940 nickel worth anything

    I can't see any steps.
    Post by: Mountaineer, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Postal Covers With Silver

    Maybe you are thinking about "the old man in the mountain" in New Hampshire, it collapsed in 2003.
    Post by: Mountaineer, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Anyone have a few mill for an 1802 bust dollar

    Does anybody buy anything on Ebay for that kind of money$$
    Post by: Mountaineer, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Well, It Happened, eBay Has Put Coins Under Managed Payment

    Yes, I got the same message. But like you I don't sell much on eBay, so I'll stop now. I don't think that it effect buying.
    Post by: Mountaineer, Jan 5, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    George H.W. and Barbara Bush 2020 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set

    Yes, I collected the set of bronze spouses. When my purchase of Babs come in, I'll have to make the decision if I should free her to join her...
    Post by: Mountaineer, Jan 4, 2021 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    How do they do it? (Ebay sellers)

    I have noticed offer for sale of sets (such as 2020 Parks Clads) for less than the mint is selling a set. Also, shipping is free or very low...
    Thread by: Mountaineer, Oct 13, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    House passes major coinage bill

    Re: The halfs - If there was no interest they would stop producing them. If I'm not wrong, I believe that most of the early half commemoratives...
    Post by: Mountaineer, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    House passes major coinage bill

    I like positive thinking!
    Post by: Mountaineer, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    House passes major coinage bill

    So you'll wait until 2076?
    Post by: Mountaineer, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: US Coins Forum