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Santa comes early, eh? I don't have the attribution knowledge you seek, but I do like your coin. Do you think the reverse prevented it from a 40?
No problem, Mr. Green! I asked for guesses, knowing that it is very hard to grade from pictures. You could be right......but, then again, you...
I'd like to present my new purchase and ask you to guess the grade. It is an 1893 Barber Dime and the acquisition is one step along my journey to...
The "Deal Shopping" Mentality - Helpful Insights for the New Collectors I found this post on "The "Deal Shopping" Mentality -...
I cede your point Guy, but I'm not a kid anymore. That said, I'm still having a lot of fun. I just like to think I'm more selective now and I...
Paul - I agree that CAC has value, but I want to clarify what you stated above. CAC states that they apply their sticker for grade accuracy, not...
I'd like to add to this thread and help define "eye appeal" since that is an important element when spending one's money. Bowers wrote:...
I agree with what you've written. I think that many collectors view coin dealers similar to used car dealers.....not to be trusted and enter a...
AND, you get to look at the coin in hand before making a decision - most critical and satisfying. I agree with Vess that going to a show where...
I'm having a hard time accepting any kind of standard based upon the above. If this is the way it is defined, then there can be no true coin based...
Mark - as a FULLTIME :D dealer, do you find it difficult at all to sell gorgeous coins all the time and not tuck a few away for yourself? I would...
The biggest red flag to me is that he won't allow you to take the time to look through the bag while only letting you glimpse at what's there....
c1794 Norfolk 11 Conder Token Weapons and Musical Instruments [IMG]
Rusty is a first class friend and I hope he had a wonderful day.
That would be LeHigh, Charmy!:whistle: I've also wondered about the viability of CAC once JA passes from this good earth (presumably from...
I would invert that to say that most consider themselves collectors first, investors second. :goofer:
Mike - I thought I saw in another thread that you don't collect? ;) I've read Selgin's book too and it's a good one to help appreciate the...
Hi Elaine......good thread. Everyone likes to talk about themselves! I think of myself as someone between a beginner and intermediate...
Jack - I see this as a no brainer. It is simply a risk management issue, not an ethical one, IMHO. You pulled well before the auction ended and...
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