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    opinions on these two wheat pennies?

    I think OP is probably referring to the "poor man's doubled die" - I believe the doubling is around the ear. (oh, ldhair said that. That's what I...
    Post by: Scropper, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    If You Could Give Yourself Numismatic Advice

    I think 1 and 2 are especially important. REAL connoisseurship is dying in our hobby. Speaking to patience and hesitation (or lack thereof), so...
    Post by: Scropper, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    If you had $25 to spend each week, what would you buy?

    Saving it is excellent advice. Buying books is excellent advice. Type Set is excellent. Early copper is excellent advice. But to really know what...
    Post by: Scropper, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Tragic: 2 Dead in coin store robbery!

    That's awful. Thanks for sharing.
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Banned from Paypal

    That's incredible. And so amazingly, incredibly frustrating, I'm so sorry to hear that Volante. Thank you for sharing this story.
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Islamic State mints its own 'Islamic Dinar' coins

    I think there are plenty of private mints out there that SHOULD mint reproductions, plated cheap garbage. Spread them everywhere with profit for...
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    New Coin Grading Service?

    Kirkuleez, you gave me a chuckle, thanks. : ) Burton Strauss, hey, if they're unsealed I'm just fine with them. I found a SGS 70 Kennedy the...
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Does anyone have a fugio?

    I love me some Fugios! I'll have to see if I have any pictures and report back. Just checking in to say "nice", messydesk! - and keep them...
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    New Coin Grading Service?

    Looks like "Negs", which sounds about right - I would guess! But, I should refrain from passing judgment until I see a few of their coins though....
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    My favorite toned dimes

    I love the rim toning on the '64. Some of my favorite toners are Roosevelt Dimes! :D
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    A guaranteed CAC?

    Was just going to say, they were probably hoping for gold : )
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Check out the CC's I stumbled upon today.... need expertise

    I was about to say the top 1878 looks over-dipped to me. (Sorry, a little late to the party.)
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Rick Snow could use your help. Stolen coin.

    Will keep my eyes open. Wow... that's terrible.
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Seeking advice on world coin collection

    Just a tiny piece to add here, I usually categorize by region, then country. Leave lots of space between pieces to move things around while you...
    Post by: Scropper, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: World Coins