I remember this as well. I was in the "natural" camp. Any single find can have some weird chemistry going on over 1700 years. I never considered...
I have seen many pictures of "red sand" patina coming out of the ground that way. So I in no way doubt it can happen naturally. Having said...
I would understand the grade. I personally believe they overlooked an old cleaning, which they are want to do with C and D gold, like CC, so would...
I think that is driving the "pretty" high end market and why that segment has gone up so much more than the rest. Give me historically important...
Good list. There would be other factors you could add, but that would be nit picking. #1 is still important and I tell everyone who will listen...
The authentic coin has its own supply demand, and counterfeits have their own. If its a famous counterfeit, and the original is not that rare, its...
Naumann does the same. Personally my favorite lots are from a person's collection. I bought two of such lots at Stacks 4 months ago. It is really...
Its an important point. I have lost on group lots as well, mainly by overpaying. Its not a risk free enterprise. Its great for those who wish to...
Ebay fishing for suckers with floor sweepings. Hate to say it, but one of the largest dealers who do this is from the twin cities.
Good point. I NEVER, (after experiencing what can happen), remove a staple. DO NOT DO IT. To remove a coin from a stapled 2x2, simply use a dull...
I understand sir, and thanks for that. I was just trying to tell the other side, why companies are forced to turn down orders in this...
Sir, I don't think you are really understanding what business is facing right now. I cannot get more employees. I just lost one 10 minutes ago,...
Yeah but it has been a noticable acceleration with the pandemic. Ancients have been crazy high, especially for higher end stuff. Cleo VII, (the...
I read they are planning to remove this entirely in a few years. Doesn't matter, they just spent multiple generations building tiny apartments, so...
My only view really about pm at the moment is copper effect. With copper high that should be a headwind to silver, since more copper mining would...
Man, worst I have been hit with was for $40 from Europe, but that was for 4 figure coins. I imagine some of it was insurance.
Fair enough, and its a nice but warm day for a drive. It is nice to go in person somewhere and talk to others about coins. In the spring and...
Thanks you for the critical, timely info.
State Fair in Des Moines. I know since it is on the farm of my ancestor, my mother's great uncle. You can still visit their house on property, the...
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