Condor, just to follow-up the 20th CQR lists both the s-262 and the 39N1 as R3 rarities. This game is all about demand i guess...
Just my two cents, but the guy did not actually do anything wrong. He did not try to stiff you, renegotiate after he received the coin, etc. You...
Buy what you like. Me, it would be a clean low grade chain cent
If you are interested in the late dates, 1840 plus, a good place to start for grading is Gary Hahn's websit: http://early-copper.com/ He has a...
Don't know if price is a major factor, but the Noyes book can be picked up on ebay with some patience for around half the price of Wright's book,...
Nice reminder about keeping notes on your collection, and sharing knowledge about your collection with your significant other/kids!!!
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It your coins don't sell it's because your asking price is too high. I would advise switching to auctions with no reserve starting at $0.99 for a...
I agree wholeheartly with this statement. If it's common stuff then you are likely better off going to a dealer and building a relationship....
There is a generally accepted way to conserve coins by people who collect early American copper. There are numerous places it's published in the...
I can't see them either, but my guess is it's a combination of how worn the coin is, corrosion, and lighting angle for the picture. The envelope...
Very cool find, let the addiction begin!!!
I disagree here, there is not a fine line being using xylol and a q-tip to remove built up dirt/wax/crud on the devices of cents vs. soaking them...
Just want to point out there is a difference between 'cleaning' a coin and conserving a coin. When most people 'clean' a coin they are...
Wanted to agree here, and I think the commercial brand is Xylol. But even here, I would not use it on a coin with any mint red left as it can...
another option is xylol, it's another organic solvent that will not due much harm.
There is a difference between not bidding your friend up and discussing each other's max bids to determine if you will bid at all. By asking what...
No one knows this. The only way to possible make money on coins is to do a lot of research and have a bit of luck.
It's tough to answer with out knowing why you are interested. If you are asking because you want to buy a coin in an NGC slab then I would say...
Yes, the guy with the shield nickel did not act appropriately. He wasted his time on the special trip because he was not honest, not because you...
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