I've been to FUN twice and wish I could afford to go again. There is really nothing like it to be awash in thousands of different coins on the...
Sorry - I think I jumped in prematurely. Wasn't paying attention to the timeline, only the year. My regrets!
The eye sees what it wants to see. That and ignorance. Really no surprise.
Old NGC 65 holder w/CAC: [IMG]
Larry - I think you're absolutely right to "wonder" around vs. "wander" around! That is what a large show will do to ya! ;)
Here is my colorful example..... [IMG]
If it were me, I'd decide on a budget before going. I suggest you sell your silver locally to raise cash to meet that budget. This has the...
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I intensely dislike the bulky NGC white prongs, although it will not prevent me from buying a coin I want in one. I prefer the clear PCGS holder...
My thanks to all for providing a swag. It is in a PCGS 62 holder with a green CAC sticker. The scratches on the face and the reverse mark below...
Some very astute analysis thus far and I thank all who have commented thus far. I will wait awhile longer to reveal the assigned grade to see if...
Take a swag at the assigned grade of this Barber Dime that is coming up on its 4th anniversary in my collection (purchased from dealer Glenn...
You know, this may be counter-intuitive, buy I'd prefer a nice VF-XF example for this type over that particular coin.
This is a tough choice, but I voted for the Peace. Part of my decision process was deciding, if I had to sell, which one from my type collection...
With my collecting interests? For $100, I'd probably buy a book in my area of interest or save the cash to build up more for a nicer purchase.
A thread tailor made for Brandon! :yes: Here's my contribution using a nautical theme (now in a MS65 BN NGC holder): [IMG]
Identifying one's top 10 coins in their collection might be a good exercise in determining what to cull if one has a small collection. Pruning,...
Thank you! It's in a PCGS 64 slab. It has its imperfections (grit and scratch on obverse, uneven strike - not atypical), but I bought it because...
I too am only a type collector, but I've always liked this quirky denomination. Here's my example: [IMG]
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