I obviously enjoy our hobby with you and I also think of it as a way of continuing the legacy of my father from whom I inherited his collection. I...
Philly was my first mint experience...and I loved it. I wish I had more time to have spent there. A live tour guide would have surely enhanced the...
Lucy, Besides the above mentioned, ''Granddaddy'' book, google the topic and you should find more books. Beth Deisher, a former editor of...
How do you know from these shows which coin you are exactly going to receive after you purchase one? Is it the coin on camera which has been...
I agree with most that has been written. But from a strictly business point of view, Rick's prices have to be inflated to cover his costs. Most of...
Why not just call PCGS and ask them what to do?
What I am saying, DO go after your dreams, but do it smartly. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Numismatics is volatile and the hobby has a...
If you are of age and being truthful, buy a home/condo of your own and pay most/all in cash for it. With any remaining money, invest it in the...
If you are interested in selling both coins, authenticity is always an issue. If both are real and are graded, the last barrier of price, will be...
I would just send both off for grading. The cost-possible return reward is worth it, not to mention the peace of mind of having an answer.
Thank you everyone for your insightful replies. Blessings.
Maybe one of you can offer advice on my raw 1878 Cc Morgan that I just received back from NCG for grading and VAM evaluation. It has an...
My recent submission to NGC for a ''variety evaluation'' on my raw 1878 Cc Morgan silver dollar was b/c the 'C' on the left is noticeably larger...
All of you make sense and are correct! How can that be? It just confirms the axiom, collect/do what you love ... and love what you collect/do....
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