You do have to start somewhere. I can remember myself in your position a few years ago. Really not all that long ago. I was unsure of my...
I don't. More and better information available online, IMO. Some of the collecting association journals are very good. EAC and LSCC come to mind.
As an aside, of all the TPGs, I would trust SEGS the most in terms of getting the attribution right. Larry knows his stuff, particularly the...
Not really. If you get it wrong, then they have to do the legwork to get it right....thus the extra charge.
I'm not scared. 3d printers are a long ways away from causing problems in numismatics, IMO.
Now, with your new-found knowledge, can you pick out 70s from mint sets? When you can, you have truly arrived. Most proof sets come cheap....
I think you are wise to be cautious. If you can't tell the difference, it's probably best not to pay the difference. Stick to your guns.
If I owned that coin, I would carry it around as a pocket piece for a year or so. It should look much better, if a little less detailed, once it...
$52.50
Lehigh IS the market. lol
Here's a quick tip in order to tell the real blue/purple from the faked/MS-70 blue/purple. If the coin has no skin and looks "shiny" then you...
I guessed 69 UCAM, although I don't see a mark on it and a 70 would not surprise me either.
A 15 star for $20? Nice! How many coins you up to now?
Great report, Tom. I wish I'd have had the time to stop by and say hello. There's always next year.
Going to a large show like this should be considered a numismatic necessity for all collectors, IMO. Even if you don't spend a penny (and I know...
Do yourself a favor and stay far away from that coin. Blue IHCs, whether truly a product of MS-70 or naturally toned, have a bad rap in the...
It was good to finally meet you, Doug. :) Larry's handle is spelled ldhair, I believe. We'll have to do it again next year!
I paid strong 15 money for the coin. Short of a 20, though.
Eat my dust, Larry. :hail: Duke, I'm coming for you! :yes: Have a good weekend guys...Mike
I like the raw Dansco 7070 route. I think you will learn a lot -- I know I did. I'd stay away from slabbed coins in the price range you're...
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