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    ANACS or PCGS?

    PCGS, NGC, ICG, ANACS...virtually everyTPG - uses the same methodology for authenticating and grading coins. The numerous trials and tests...
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 29, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    SGS - $ 3,000 later - and the scam goes on

    I love it - best description ever!!!
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 5, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1839 Seated Half (Part 2)

    If you like halves try for the 1839 "No Drape" - it's still available although difficult to find at higher grades. Nice coin you got, too bad...
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 5, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Rebuttal to PNG Survey - How interesting!

    Thanks for the info but this is hardly a surprise. Grading has and always will be subjective and companies (like individuals) have and always...
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 5, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Watch out for this seller...

    Of she is truly as dumb as she appears then she sould not be selling ANYTHING on ebay. Nobody can be that unaware. When I inquire about such...
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 5, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Question about online dealers

    Yes, I have negotiated with on-line dealers who also needed or wanted a specific coin in my collection and were wiilling to include it in the...
    Post by: smb12321, Jul 4, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    What is this guy talking about?

    This kind of thing really ****es me off. It's one reason I NEVER buy coins from ebay - all those "RARE DATES" - 1799 Dollar, 1854 Quarter, 1905...
    Post by: smb12321, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    How BIG is your collection

    102 - Complete Type Set (same number for years). I have just updated my Chain Cent to an XF40 - trying to get rid of anything below XF. Still -...
    Post by: smb12321, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    2007 Presidential Dollar Coin Design Images?

    Excuse Me but Please Try Again In defense of a fellow Tennessean, Polk was the only president to clearly state his goals, carry them out then...
    Post by: smb12321, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Help me buy coins!

    I agree Plus... Look (with a grader if possible) at the off-brand TPGs like SGS or PCI. Their prices are already deflated due to persistent...
    Post by: smb12321, May 13, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Favorite Coin In Your Collection???

    It's a tossup between my 1796 Quarter & 1796 Half - both XF40. Probably the half since it has 16 stars, the 16th for Tennessee, my home state.
    Post by: smb12321, May 3, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Large Cent Question

    It's the copper and it differed year to year and even within a year. There are ways of telling when a particular large cent (particularly before...
    Post by: smb12321, Apr 7, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Half Cent and Indian Head Cent, Grade help! :)

    Wow - if PCGS & NGC graded as hard as the folks on this board there would be a universal outcry! LOL
    Post by: smb12321, Mar 26, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Bluemoincoins more dishonest than SGS?

    I hate to say it but it appears almost...porous - not the best condition for MS65/67
    Post by: smb12321, Mar 26, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1876 Proof Set

    Both sets are absolutely stunning, and I'm not sure which is to be preferred - the large 1876 or the ultra-rare 1834. (The 1804 was a cute touch.)...
    Post by: smb12321, Mar 26, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum