I'll be sending my subscription to Numismatic News next week. :P
Anyone? I have not once recieved a coin as a gift. My family knows very well that I like coins. I get crap that goes in the closet, or worse,...
Nice answers. I really like the idea about the war years set. How would I display it though? I've been looking at the Dansco books. I haven't...
Which one is cheaper?
Yes, absolutely. I wonder how many people would just keep it quiet and spend it.
Why do you need it graded anyway?
That's a good bit of info about buying on eBay. I bet I'm not the only one that is shy about buying there.
I really do like the shows. Where else can you see so much stuff, compare and really get to talk to dealers and other collectors. In a shop you...
I don't care much one way or another, but I don't think it should be mandated.
Are you trying to admit that you altered a graded coin? Isn't that illegal?
I don't too much care for it. But yes, it could be worse. If the mint just puts out mediocre stuff like this, it's not going to sell.
Re: Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin Did you read it? How was the book?
Would we be able to start some kind of dealer rating service? Where collectors could go and give a rating. Feedback on eBay just does not seem...
I checked at the local book store and neither of these books were there. The selection was sad to say the least. Where is everyone picking up...
I think that my next project will be a series I chose because it's short and easy to afford. If I had unlimited funds I could make a better...
LOL, vulture in the background.
Can anyone suggest a short series to collect. I'd like to be able to get them in uncirculated, and have most or all cost under a hundred dollars....
Mine goes right into my coin box in my drawer. I must have a hundred dollars in there now.
Thanks for the idea about separate checking account, I might try that. I've been thinking about doing some selling too, but the prices realized...
She doesn't really hate coins, just the ones I spend a lot of cash to buy. :lol: Of course, the things she buys are okay... -walking a fine...
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