You don't say lol...;)
Some of you might be willing to adress this here as it seems applicable... I asked in the Washington Quarter thread about the nature of grading...
Got it!
I'm surprised no one has asked for closer images. After this thread, http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t54515/ I have learned to really look closer. I...
Thanks for the compliment and your response. I'm finding that taking photos is alot easier than using a mag. when it comes to evaluating.
Here is the coin I questioned. This does not appear to be an accented hair variety, do others agree? It would be great to see pics of one that is!...
spot is at 15 and change which would put walkers at just under 5.50/per... so if you bought it you'd have $86 worth of potential loss and hundreds...
Isn't the melt value more than that?
Thanks Mike, your post has really lowered my blood pressure lol. So much is so true! I started considering myself capable of intelligently...
Guys, I really appreciate your input. ksparrow, I know exactly the pewter wear your describing and those pictures certainly suggest that it is...
ksparrow, I respect your opinion and knowledge but I just do not see the wear your describing with coin in hand. I swear this camera plays tricks...
The coin is very beautiful in hand. You can't see the lines at 6x magnification. The reverse pic (#2) is representative of its luster and...
There's obviously something going on when you look at the coin magnified. I can't think of anything other than cleaning that would create...
Here's a coin I purchased today feeling confident that it was ms-63. The coin has an attractive luster. Here's where I usually get confused......
Thanks Mike
I'd imagine you'd want to focus on volume and low margins. This way you buy for better prices, sell for better prices, and pickup the occassional...
Thanks everyone. I purchased this about 12 years ago for $34.00. Unfortunately I can not say what it was graded by the dealer at that time. I'll...
I noticed your rare nickel owned by the Presidential. I would be willing to purchase, say, $620.00. I've arranged an overseas purchase with a...
Ouch!
This one really has me boggled so I appreciate your responses and hope to here more! The coin has a fair amount of remaining luster not apparant...
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