I like your reports just the way they are, so keep it up. I really found those mug shot cards interesting.
Based off the pictures - I would swag 64 nothing else, no DMPL or PL.
Not necessarily would it still be desirable, collectible yes, but maybe not desirable. It would depend on the cleaning and how the coin looks. I...
Exactly how I do it also. :)
Very nice coin.
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The 1864 might re-grade at NGC. I can see why they put questionable color, but I don't think it is that bad.
Without knowing the items that is more than fair in my opinion.
It may not have been what you meant, but that is the way I read what you wrote. It was basically okay to ignore someone you don't know telling...
Great write up.
Never had any luck myself trying that, but you are 100% correct. Never give up you never know where than next cherry pick might come from....
LOL - my guy is called "the local coin shop". He has had 1856 flying eagles, gobrecht dollars, 1797 Half dollars, and many other coins. And the...
If you want to compare me to a numistrust grader - please send me the coin along with the $5 fee I charge and return shipping costs. :) I can't...
In other words - your saying it is okay for people "who don't know coins or tokens" to sell fakes on ebay. It is okay for seller to ignore what...
I can't get a feel for luster or much on the coins. My best swag would be AU to low MS. And I still could be off.
Will you stop getting people looking for varieties on shield nickels. :) How am I ever going to cherrypick the 83/2. :)
I will go with 63.
Still a nice coin. The 2 looks like it would eventually turn into a filled 2.
The fact that you could respond at all speaks volumes to me. :) I am not sure you (heck - even me) could survive one night with those beauties.
Nice pickup. I think it would be a 63 depending on the luster and such.
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