Well Peter...the U.S. has 5% of the world's population, but 90% of the world's attorneys. We live in a day and age that people sue for that...
Did somebody say Buffaloes?...haven't seen it yet, but I will have to get one! Can you guess why?
I am all for capitialism at its best. The best part of it is if more collectors are introduced to the hobby, and more people collect...what we...
I'm from NY but I always liked CT quarter:[IMG]
The 1882 could be a Morgan Dollar. The 1896 looks to be a Liberty Gold Coin?? (Wishful thinking here) If the 1896 is around 34mm in size, well...
No disrespect, but I have to say this..."That's why some people work in PAWN shops" These are probably the same people that can't add, make...
Let me tell you from a novice collector's point of view who has been in this forum for almost a year...you and all here have talk me a bunch!...
Here links to the top four graders: PCGS http://www.pcgs.com NGC http://www.ngccoin.com IGC http://www.icgcoin.com/ ANACS...
I forwarded the ebay post to NGC and PCGS so they are aware of this. They, like us, have the most to lose. Did you see the fake PCGS slabs?...
I use a milk/water jug too! However, I put the coin/object on a black porous background (i.e., black cloth) so NO adjacent light is reflected to...
I will be there on the 13th (Thursday) with my Coin Talk Name Badge (I am just kidding...relax). ;) I am going to to schedule work with pleasure...
Sounds nice, PCGS is slabbing 2005 SAE's under a "First Strike" label. Matter of fact, they even trademark protected the term. Supposedly, the...
I would wear it proudly...however, some people might finally say under the breath after they read my badge..."So that's the Ed Zak...the one with...
It WILL be overwhelminig because it is the largest show you ever attend. Just enjoy yourself and take it as an opportunity to see coins you would...
Thursday, the 13th, is the day I plan on hitting the floor...I have my list and I am ready to go.
Well, I will be attending the FUN show next week and let me share some of my previous experiences with you. I had some nice looking coins, all...
Remember this post about an old lady walking into a coin store, dumbfounded?: http://www.cointalk.org/showpost.php?p=14157&postcount=1 Well,...
Anytime a question on Morgans come up, it is the first book I reference. I especially like the historical references to the differant mints,...
Interesting side note on VAM's, especially with Morgan Dollars. In 1997, VAM text listed nearly 2,000 differant die combinations, or more...
I think the plot is as muddy as it can get. Let's call a spade a spade. This ebay seller is marketing his own "grading service" (I use that term...
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