What coins should I get for Christmas? I prefer Seated Half Dimes / Dimes over other stuff, but other stuff is still nice. If you recommend seated half dimes/dimes, please list some dates.
Both the seated half dime and seated dime series are extremely collectible, with many good values in each . . . just don't be married to the prices you see in the guides . . . my opinion is that the most common dates can be had for less than the price guides indicate, but many other dates can be multiples of what the guides say . . . especially the unrecognized scarcities.
Found some christmas Ornaments does anyone here decorate there tree with them ? http://candg.homestead.com/xmasrounds.html http://www.silvertowne.com/c-327-christmas-silver-medallions.aspx http://coinsofamerica.com/commemorative/gifts/ornaments/ http://www.air-tites.com/Air-Tite_Ring_Type_Ornament_Coin_Holders.htm http://www.cafepress.com/+coin+ornaments
Yes, sir! Seriously, get a coin (preferably someone else get it for you) you love at the best grade you or the gift giver care to spend. It will become a special one.
Is this a "get off topic and talk about whatever you want" thread? No, it's a "What should I get for Christmas" thread. Please get back on topic and post serious answers. (That site was pretty cool though)
I will try to get this back on topic, though there are no guarantees. Whatever you are collecting, try for a key date.
Here's my wish list: http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Seated-L...688903?hash=item280d787107:g:mYoAAOSw0e9Uvsx6 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ref-1532-17...387696?hash=item235b67d8b0:g:C4QAAOSwo6lWKMUj http://www.ebay.com/itm/1852-O-Seat...210373?hash=item4d2e88f905:g:41UAAOSwqu9U8pUE Like my choices? I'm getting the 1852-O half dime because it's a semi key with 260000 minted and about 200 survivors according to PCGS. Also, that lowball '39-O.
Can't tell you about the foreign coin since they are foreign to me. The dealers at quick glance seem to be reliable for the U.S. coins. But I don't collect those, so hopefully, some of the members who do will check in.