My intent is not to scare you off, but to reduce your expectation that we would participate in convincing the unwary that they should remain so....
Well, since the rest of us appear to consider a coin fund an unacceptably risky vehicle, and seem reticent to suggest ideas for making it...
I don’t believe anyone indicated “you can’t make money in coins” or “you can’t invest in coins and make money”, as much as one shouldn’t expect to...
Investing involves putting money at less risk for lesser returns . . . speculation involves putting money at greater risk for greater returns....
I, for one, am not saying they were dumb, or that they didn't make any money, but they didn't invest. They speculated.
I look at all 1853-O Half Dimes Without Arrows, and it's been 20 years since I saw one that I really wanted. This coin is well struck with...
Another few coins . . . A scarce 1856-S Quarter, and unusually appealing for the date . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A decent-looking 1896-S Gold...
Some more newps: A scarce 1870-S Dime . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A very nicely toned 1904 Half Eagle . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] An uncommon...
It's been a while since I've shown newps here . . . time to do some catching up. An 1852-O dime . . . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A 1915-S nickel . . ....
Oversight is too daunting a challenge in this industry where grade, quality and value are so subjective across the spectrum of market...
I like the look LM, nice coin!
While promoting coins as an investment seems a fool's errand, I think there's only one way to do this right. Never have I seen proposed what I...
Sorry, the OP doesn't have the coin, but the seller messaged back saying "the weight is correct" and that the coin "passed the magnet test".
Here's a counterfeit 1848 half dollar which immediately looked suspect, but took about 30 seconds to convince myself it was fake for sure. [IMG]...
Thanks for showing Joe. Here’s a great example of conservation of nickel.
As long as it exhibits no environmental damage I think it should grade . . . keep in mind that all graders have their own perspectives and prejudices.
A highly recommended read to anyone waiting to understand the roots of inflation and its ultimate destination if it is not reigned in. This book...
I was kidding . . .
Yeah, but with what people consider entertainment these days (wearing hockey masks, wielding chain saws, etc.), I can't bring myself to call...
Hey @rte, how many hours hard labor does that take represent?
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