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    Couple of questions about silver?

    The comment about "refinery risk" is from an interview of metals and coin dealer Robert Mish by Chris Martenson. Big investors only buy...
    Post by: Smitty, Jul 19, 2012 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Couple of questions about silver?

    Depends upon the circumstance. There is something called "refinery risk." If everyone is looking to sell their silver at the same time, and it is...
    Post by: Smitty, Jul 18, 2012 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Heritage Auction shipping ... no signature required?

    With no proof that something was delivered, I'm concerned about what a hassle it might be if a coin I buy from them in the future really was lost...
    Post by: Smitty, May 22, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Heritage Auction shipping ... no signature required?

    I recently won a Heritage auction. When the package came it was just placed in the mailbox with my other mail. No signature was required. What's...
    Thread by: Smitty, May 22, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Coin Chat
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    Slabs and fire.

    When I was researching safes I couldn't find information on exactly what slabs were made of. My best guess is PET, which is safe at 350°. However,...
    Post by: Smitty, May 1, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Likelihood of finding high grade quarter in roll

    The P&D rolls I saw had "United States Mint" labels with the Mint's Web address and 1-800-USA_MINT phone number, and were listed as "Business...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Coin Roll Hunting
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    What will you do with your collection when you get "old".

    Stuff is just "stuff" ... coins included. I'm hoping to sell most everything I own before I die and use the money to experience life. I'm under no...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    .999, 90%, 80%, is there any real difference?

    You may want to read this interview of someone in the business. Basically, he says that unrefined silver will bid lower in times of volatility...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Likelihood of finding high grade quarter in roll

    What is the likelihood of finding a high grade (MS67, 68 ... (PCGS or NGC)) quarter in a US Mint sealed roll? Has anyone here submitted any coin...
    Thread by: Smitty, Apr 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Coin Roll Hunting
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    Are Your Coins Safe In Your Home Safe?

    To extend that I'll say there are 'UL' ratings and there are 'industry' ratings. For instance, a locksmith can tell you a safe is B-rated, but...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Are Your Coins Safe In Your Home Safe?

    I did extensive research on this subject a few months ago before purchasing my safe. Heck, after watching all the videos and reading the articles...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    What is coin collecting?

    Coin collecting is whatever you want it to be. For me it's -- A. And no, I don't necessarily buy into the "coins are a bad investment" argument...
    Post by: Smitty, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Silver Decline: What Is Your Trigger Point?

    Agreed. It's pretty useless to talk about "bullion investing" without discussing monetary policy. The two are inextricably connected. The forum...
    Post by: Smitty, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Bullion Investing