I'm not one to post my "finds" but I am curious about this one. I picked this up last week with some other coins from the guy I deal with at the...
Does PGCS really issue a "Brilliant Uncirculated" grade? Numismedia currently lists an 1859 IHC in XF-40 at $98, and an AU-50 (that's About...
My granddaughter, who by the way is also 4, shows an interest in collecting coins. Or, she shows an interest being with me while I collect them....
In case you missed it, the sarcasm was intentional. I must have missed or forgot about his other posts. My Someteimers (because the dementia...
Did you try this place: http://store.capitalplastics.com/servlet/Detail?no=929 Might be good place to purchase Capital Plastics stuff.
I'm actually going to one today, run by a local club. 36 tables there. Very good advice given here. To summarize and add: 1. Know what you...
There is one guy I know who seems to get top dollar for most of the stuff in his auctions. I've always said to my wife, when I'm gone, have Rich...
Keep in mind that by consigning these coins to an auction house, you will pay a percentage of the hammer price in fees. At 25-35% (typical in my...
I just attended one of these estate auctions this past weekend. I go to these frequently. You can get some bargains, depending on what you're...
Need to start looking at this as a hobby and not a get rich quick scheme. It's obvious from your other posts you do not have the experience to...
I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish here. You have made numerous posts touting the authenticity of your coin, and your connection to its...
The guy I deal with at the flea market is always saving errors and counter-stamped cents for me. Today I actually got a clipped planchet and what...
Condor is correct, no fraudulent intent means no laws are broken. As far as the mint, they made their money (seigniorage) when they released the...
My favorite flea market vendor finds them for me all the time. I too, will drop a penny in a machine when I see one. Inexpensive, and some are...
Yeah, I get alot of counter-struck cents. Looking to put a set together with the 50 states. I pay 25-50 cents each, collect them just for the...
Like you, I buy my supplies over the internet. I have found local dealers (both shops and flea market vendors) charge significantly higher prices...
I know you can't pass them off as real (that would be illegal) but I don't believe it is illegal to own them.
:yes:I'm the man! I don't have to justify anything! Okay, now back to reality. :o I actually got into coin collecting when my mother-in-law...
I use one, maybe 5x7", jewler's pad. It was cheap at only a couple dollars. Works well, fits in my box when not in use.
My even getting into this discussion was not over your pricing policies, but the fact that you expect that buyers should accept overpaying for low...
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