Talk about storage methods that no longer exist. One that I rarely see are square window 2x2s. Instead of the cardboard cutout being round, they...
Most coins will tone eventually, it's fate is sealed like death. Oxygen reacts with metals, that's a granted. Storing coins in water is bad,...
Once you put a coin into a cardboard 2x2, leave it in there as long as possible. Nothing good will come from putting them into "fresh" ones every...
I like gaming tokens because they are cheap and old. Thing is most of the ones I see are sold each, and shipping per 1 is high. I'd rather find...
I think it's unethical when dealers use the term "very rare" or "key date" on coins that are common as dirt. Seller "CantonCoin" has this 1878 3...
Paying over melt for GB silver coins as long as not holed/bent/harshly cleaned. Pennies: $9.60/lb, or $20 per 100. Halfpennies: $7.50/lb, or...
After looking at it closer, I agree that it's AU. I'm glad I did not go higher. Maybe I should run coins by you guys before bidding?
Very beautiful coin in my opinion. I think it sold cheap considering BU is $60 in Krause, and Unc is $35.00 I thought the auction ended tomorrow...
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Well, since I bought it, I imagine it went off the server.
Anyone used the "cowens" cardboard flips?
The problem I've had with my VERY limited use of flips, is that thin coins like to slide around. A morgan dollar would have no issue, but...
What do you base your purchases on? I agree that price guides are a joke, but some coins don't always have a completed auction on eBay. That...
Scottish... Price guides are just that, guides. I got a good deal on it because it was priced below guide. If put in an eBay auction, it would...
Where on earth are you seeing rim damage? I said it "might" upgrade. I send stuff to PCGS anyway. I do not like NGC holders, as they obscure...
Seen them, typical retail pricing IMO. For what I collect anyway. 1844 Half Farthing AU, Krause Value is $21.00 in XF, they want 79.99 1826...
Today I was on the phone with a owner of a large coin supply store, he sounded like the manager the way he was worded with his knowledge. He...
I believe some of the scratches are on the slab itself. Weakness is common, this was minted over 200 years ago dude. They didn't have everything...
Here we go with the mistaken assumptions. I never once said I wanted to become a dealer. I just wanted to know how dealers operate financially....
H This one carries $100,000 coins. http://www.numismaticamericana.com/category/coins-and-currency/
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