I clean almost nothing...and I sell no cleaners or dip in the shop. The most I've done before is a quick dip for select silver coins that have...
I use the safe in the shop. Insert the slab next to the hinge, then close the door. Cheap fast and effective. tradernick
I'm virtually certain I've had a Postmasters of America set of Franklin Mint sterling before...but I can't remember when. You're right...the...
I've had lots of these, they are a novelty. I've also seen several kennedy halves paired with british large cents. You can buy them in magic...
Buying on ebay can be dangerous and can be very rewarding. Know the seller as much as possible. READ the description. ASK questions before...
There's no way to know existing populations. The Pittman Act melted 270 million, if memory serves. Then the Hunt brothers drove silver up so...
ATTN MODERATORS...feel free to edit or remove this post. I am trying to make a point, not pushing for a sale here. Silver Eagles are a...
I've had several 11 cent pieces over the years...they're interesting and very easy to sell. The best ones exhibit the date from the cent AND...
Yeah, what they said :) Welcome to the forum! tradernick
Smooth Rims are really hit and miss. I bought 50 this morning from a local who'd gotten them out of rolls he found at a local bank (here in FL)....
The 40% silver ikes are .3162 oz troy, giving them a melt value of $4.21. That's based on $13.34 silver. So they are a decent buy at $5 each,...
Experience. Whenever you're in a shop, ask the dealer to see the fake box. All dealers have some counterfeits, replicas, etc. Explain that you...
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Generally speaking, obsolete banknotes like that are pretty common...I bought and sold tons of them when they were $4-$6 each, and continue to...
When used regarding silver certificates, the term "Experimental Notes" normally refers to the R & S notes, the purpose of which was just what...
I wouldn't buy them from the BEP. Most dealers sell them for a small premium over face value, when they have them. tradernick
These never circulated as money. Sure are big lumps but they're valued only at the silver amount. tradernick
Then fetch me a rum & coke, and don't be chintzy with the rum! :p I seem to recall reading that the 1933 Saints were NEVER authorized to...
If they're close friends, offer to take the coins to several dealers and get offers, then pay a bit more than the highest offer. If you're CDN...
Everyone else has said it perfectly. PCGS prices are not realistic in any way. The ONLY publication that even comes close is the Greysheet...a...
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