[ATTACH] I picked this one up on eBay for what I felt was a reasonable price - another double exo piece, counterstamped Civil War store card....
As a seller, if I choose not to insure a package, I do so with the understanding that if something goes awry, I'm the one who insures it....
Three recent pickups from the Stacks Bowers Baltimore Auction. All are ex: Steve Tanenbaum via Dave Bowers, and have other pedigrees. OH-165BV-2a...
To the original post, I think the terminology the TPGs use speaks volumes to marketplace acceptability - "Improperly Cleaned." Cleaning is not...
I have a total of eleven Civil War tokens ending today and tomorrow. All are patriotics, but three are also categorized as Lincoln Campaign tokens...
Love it! Congrats!
Nice die study on the Washington/Exchange tokens!
To me it looks like significant die deterioration. Assuming it's a problem free coin.
For what it's worth, a 2nd Edition Fuld isn't a bad investment. Several numbers changed, as did some rarities, but you can pick one up used for...
@ReaperRuler the 3rd Edition Fuld Storecard Guide is the best investment you will ever make if you are interested in collecting in this field. I...
I don't think PCGS encapsulates laminations they feel would come off in the holder. This doesn't appear to be the case with your 1910, but they...
You'll get a bunch of opinions on brands to use, but my recommendations is to get a DSLR camera, a macro lens, a copy stand, and appropriate...
Nice 15-Y Fugio, @messydesk!
Edit: I'm into the strike doubling camp under further review.
Just for the sake of discussion (not saying I agree or disagree), PCGS typically gives a +2 for RD and a +1 for RB in registry calculations. So an...
I have some odds and ends I plan on listing as BIN on eBay this weekend, but I figured I'd give the CT community first crack at them: 1787 Fugio...
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Heritage is having a token and medal sale featuring a large collection from Virgil Brand's estate this fall. I know you don't want to break up...
It's been some time since he had an auction - the last one listed on his website was 2006. I'm not sure how "into the game" he still is, but his...
This. I have bought and sold from/to Steve. He is a class act, and is well known in the business. I am nearly to the point that I don't buy coins...
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