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    Now that's high relief

    Holy Cow!
    Post by: Tom B, May 3, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
  2. Tom B
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    The perfect Coin

    The grades of MS70 and PR/PF70 do not mean perfect.
    Post by: Tom B, May 2, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
  3. Tom B
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    sneaky trick by dealer at show

    I know folks fake these rolls all the time, but the story told to the OP sounds bogus.
    Post by: Tom B, May 2, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
  4. Tom B
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    Seated Liberty Coins and others...

    No.
    Post by: Tom B, May 2, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
  5. Tom B
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    Found an old coin magazine.

    I believe the back page ad in COINage magazine gave away a free, BU 1921 Morgan dollar with every silver dollar order of $50 or more. As a kid,...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Are Coin Dealers Irrelevant?

    I'm a full-time dealer. I have also written original articles for collectors that have appeared in Coin World as well as Coin Prices...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Ebay sellers what would you do?

    Send him the coin.
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Grading Books for Beginners?

    Truly, I don't know that the content between the two books is all that different, but the first edition was printed to a larger format and with...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Any Label Premium?

    My experience is that they are somewhat more liquid, but not necessarily any more valuable.
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
  10. Tom B
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    Grading Books for Beginners?

    I've never seen it spiral-bound, but I have seen some of these first editions with weak spines and this makes me think they may have had a...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Grading Books for Beginners?

    The two best books, in my opinion, would be the ANA Grading Guide that you mention as well as the first edition of "PCGS Coin Grading and...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Is a scratch on the slab as bad as a scratch on the coin?

    Scuffs and scratches within the plastic of slabs are incredibly common and even more common on coins that have gone through the auction cycle...
    Post by: Tom B, May 1, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Should I return this item (pic included)

    The piece looks fine and the US Mint makes no effort to make certain these are perfect under extreme scrutiny. If you don't like it, simply send...
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Cleaned or not cleaned 1877cc seated liberty dime

    It has the look of an otherwise essentially original coin that was subsequently wiped, scratched, scraped (take your pick) on at least the obverse.
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Whats your favorite coin?

    I prefer half dollars and just adore Reeded Edge half dollars.
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Future Key Dates?

    The 2009 copper business strike Lincoln cents. These were only available within the 2009 US Mint Sets and that set sold less than a million units...
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Is a CAC sticker ever the kiss of death?

    As for the original question; yes, there are dealers who routinely remove green CAC stickers from OGH and rattler holders specifically because...
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Is a CAC sticker ever the kiss of death?

    The earlier post by CamaroDMD is quite insightful.
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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    How can you send to CAC if they are not accepting memberships?

    Through a CAC submitter. Some collectors have memberships and they may be willing to help. Likewise, CAC lists dealers who are generally willing...
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Weird interaction at Central States show today

    "CAC is a much better route as it confirms whether a coin meets the accepted standard. I just wish they had a way to identify if a coin DIDNT...
    Post by: Tom B, Apr 27, 2014 in forum: Coin Chat
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