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  1. Tom B
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    Where to start?

    Buy a Red Book and a grading guide.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  2. Tom B
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    1917 proof Lincoln??

    I'm sorry.:dead-horse:
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  3. Tom B
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    Would this Bust Half be a good buy?

    See my comments in the other thread where you posted this question.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  4. Tom B
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    When the time comes to bust up a set in a Dansco album.

    I would not give each coin an acetone bath, after all, the coins should be fine as is. There is no question whatsoever in my mind that PCGS coins...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  5. Tom B
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    1824/1 Variety Capped Bust Half?

    Since you changed the topic completely, you should have started a new thread so as to generate responses to you and to avoid confusing folks. The...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  6. Tom B
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    Where are all the mid grade coins?

    Generally, one has to pay up for truly choice, attractive, sought after coins and VF/EF pre-Civil War coinage would fit that description.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  7. Tom B
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    Keeping track of all that stuff....

    I also use Excel.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  8. Tom B
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    Are any of these coins worth being graded?

    They all appear to be quite nice, but none would be worth the investment in grading fees and shipping.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  9. Tom B
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    Coins every set should have?

    I don't believe there is any single coin that is needed in all collections. Simply buy what you like, what you can afford and what you understand.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  10. Tom B
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    I joined the PCGS registry...

    Enjoy yourself. The registries can be very good tools for teaching others and for learning.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  11. Tom B
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    is it AT or NT

    Probably just secondary toning.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  12. Tom B
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    Funky toning on Lincoln 2009 proofs

    I like it.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  13. Tom B
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    A good series to speculate on--or am I crazy?

    Modern PR/PF69 coinage is currently viewed as a loss-leader. These are coins that have failed the cut in the search for the profitable PR/PF70...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  14. Tom B
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    A good series to speculate on--or am I crazy?

    If you like them and enjoy them then by all means buy them, study them and collect them. However, a fifty year investment plan in coins with such...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
  15. Tom B
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    Quick question about PCGS labels

    PCGS gives each series of coins a number (Jefferson nickels, Morgan dollars, Lincoln cents, etc...) and the series number for Lincoln cents is 14....
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Question about G&F Galleries

    I don't know what is in their plans, but as a general rule I would advise anyone who asked to avoid plans with retailers. My experience is that...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
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    What exactly ARE hairlines?

    Please let me complicate matters a tiny bit.:devil: Sometimes, proof coinage will show strong die polish on the devices and this can be with or...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
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    What exactly ARE hairlines?

    As an extension to what raider34 has stated, hairlines will often travel unbroken from the field and then over top of the raised devices and back...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Sold out 2012 Silver Proof Set- Mintage 393,757!!!

    The 2012 Limited Edition silver proof sets are still for sale and have a mintage maximum of 50,000 units. Additionally, the five-piece silver...
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: US Coins Forum
  20. Tom B
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    What exactly ARE hairlines?

    The coin you have in the image is smothered in die polish.
    Post by: Tom B, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Coin Chat
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