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    An examination of the counterfeit slab epidemic. Scope and advice.

    And then you get the person adding the label to the slab either rushing or falling asleep. I sent this set to NGC. Good news, they both certified...
    Post by: TheMont, May 24, 2020 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    what makes a star note rare or valuable?

    I guess it depends on who you ask and where you're located. I collect star notes, but certain conditions have to be met. If the note is prior to...
    Post by: TheMont, Apr 29, 2020 in forum: Paper Money
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    Another owl question

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This is the raw one I have.
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Another owl question

    My mistake, it's a raw owl I have, I thought I removed it to post the slabbed one.
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Does MS70 harm coins?

    Again, just dab the washed coin with a microfiber cloth.
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Artificial Toning?

    iPen: as pets or as soup?
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Does MS70 harm coins?

    As a coincidence, I just bought more microfiber cloths on eBay. I think it was something like 12 cloths for $5.95. The instructions on the bottle...
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Does MS70 harm coins?

    MS70 is not a dip, it is best applied with a cotton swab soaked in it and then washed and dried by dabbing the coin with a microfiber cloth. The...
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Another owl question

    I bought this owl from a member of my coin club and posted it here on this forum. The opinion on whether it was real or not was about 50/50. Well...
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Artificial Toning?

    A friend told me that if you ask three dealers a question about a coin, they will all agree, assuming two of them are dead. Everyone has an...
    Post by: TheMont, Feb 2, 2020 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Sold of My Entire Bullion Collection In Order To Purchase BitCoins

    I thought about doing the same thing only with the numbered Plate Block Stamps. Stamp collecting is on the rise, so I figured the best investment...
    Post by: TheMont, Aug 4, 2019 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Starting an Ike Collection

    [ATTACH] This is the Ike Dollar that NGC mounted, reverse out to celebrate the Apollo 11 Anniversary. Charles Duke Jr. Lunar Module Pilot for...
    Post by: TheMont, Jun 20, 2019 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    What is the best way to store paper money?

    I put my currency in a [ATTACH] sleeve and then into a currency album. The better ones I send out for certification and then put them in a...
    Post by: TheMont, Jun 19, 2019 in forum: Paper Money
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    * Silver Certificates

    I'm also a senior citizen, but I still enjoy collecting and it looks like my grandson may take over. He goes to my coin club monthly meetings and...
    Post by: TheMont, Jun 19, 2019 in forum: Paper Money
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    * Silver Certificates

    Just got this back from certification, not to bad for a funnyback.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: TheMont, Jun 19, 2019 in forum: Paper Money