That is just not true. Dollar cost averaging, if you are unsure of the direction of the market, mathematically will ensure a lower than average...
Given that banks back then paid no interest, instead charging depositors for the privilege of them guarding their money, I would say putting this...
If you need the money, you need the money man. I was there in life. When I was younger I wanted to invest in more things, but was too busy trying...
What really forces the issue, since dealers will charge what they can, (as they should, they have expenses and need to eat too), is pm will cease...
One of the greatest moments in my collecting life was once at Harlan Berk. Sure he can be grumpy, but I think I impressed him with my knowledge of...
It most likely is from the 1950's or later. TONS of colonial era coins were copied in this timeframe as coin collecting boomed and people wanted...
These are fairly common. I own a few just from lots of books over the years. Everyone wanting to buy at those prices should convert modern...
No, you would make an excellent dealer. Advanced collectors would appreciate your honesty and knowledge. You may not get RICH being a dealer, but...
Nice piece. Like you mentioned, extremely rare but more important extremely in demand by collectors wishing to complete an emperor portrait set. I...
I do not know if this is the case here, but some auction houses really sell their own coins at auction. Therefore, they have much less desire to...
Just for clarity though, you posted on this same forum yesterday inviting everyone to YOUR new coin forum. Just saying this could have a bearing...
Glad some posted a thread like this. I agree, CT should be about our love of collecting. I am really sorry if some members stop posting because of...
You are correct, sorry. I misremembered, I just remembered nickels are also a good play in change like copper cents, and might be the best play...
You were NOT a worker at the argument clinic....nope, you never were....nuh uh, not going to believe you, it never happened. :) Love that skit.
The law currently says you cannot melt cents or nickels, but plenty of people are betting at some point in the future it will change just like the...
@Ryan McVay welcome man. Took my advice and joined? :) This is Chris Freeman. I talk up Cointalk at our club meetings. Ryan is the president of...
No, almost all modern coins will be 69 or 70 as proofs. Platunum is heavy but scratches pretty easily, so as subject to damage as gold or silver....
I remember that one, but always liked the one from Ren and Stimpy, *its log, it's log, its big its heavy its wood, its log its log its better than...
Most dealers adjust premiums based on demand. Like any other business, they charge what the market will bear. The premiums will not come down...
Agreed. Clearly Rhodes, with face of Colossus and rose on the reverse, (Rhodes sounds nearly identical to rose in ancient Greek). You would need...
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