I saw that after posting, I don't know that it is relevant to the case. Law enforcement is hot and heavy in this case. I think I know which...
There was this article in Coin World (Oct.31, p.23) http://www.nhicoins.com/2011/10/11/suspects-arrested/ October 11, 2011 Suspects Arrested The...
A way to know what is beneath the surface toning: A magnifier with a halogen light source. Look carefully, and examine that coin that may be a...
Who is the expert? The one who is paid to do their job right. The customer is always right. In the rare case where the customer is wrong, refer...
The question is at what price or value level should the submitter be contacted? Certainly when you are talking about coins in the thousands of...
You're a hard man to please GDJMSP! Thanks for the opinion nonetheless.
??? They do an evaluation and it is usually many days before they work on the coin unless you have paid the $50 expedite fee. So to say it would...
Thanks for your analysis on that 2 1/2 Indian. To me the curved indentation on the obverse does not look like a scratch but typical of those...
How do coins get "caved in"? Never heard the term before.
You have much better eyes than I do--do you have any tips so that those with under-endowed vision can come up to speed? On the Saint, it was...
10X more??? Hyperbole? I can understand that with non-valuable coins they do not need to get back to you before doing work, but certainly over...
If I had left on a sunny windowsill for a couple of months, reverse up, maybe better chances? I sent a Saint to PCGS recently with a slight...
Recently I ran this 2 1/2 Indian at auction after getting it certified: http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=3158&lot=1981 My question...
They should email or call submitters to let them know what their 1% assessment has revealed, with options, percentages of success, downside risk,...
That is a long time to wait before taking action; any business has a right to deny some recourse unless it is clear based on contracts or assumed...
People without business ethics need to be held to account. Here is PNGs code of ethics: http://www.pngdealers.com/category.php?category_id=6...
A dealer in the know told me they use "Jeweler Luster" dip at high temps for most coins. It would be nice to get a phone call or email on...
I have a number of coins in the Great Collections auction, some were recent acquisitions, most I bought uncertified:...
This is a coin I bought from a New Hampshire coin dealer, which NGC certified for me: http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=3152&lot=1243
When you call NCS chances are you will speak to Danielle Caffrey, who is very helpful. Most numismatic professionals are on Linked-in or...
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