Please take your time in finding a dealer. Too often collectors rush into buying coins limited to a price. This is the absolute worst thing that...
I have also tried many of the tried and true inventory systems available on the market. Even a few designed for dealers. CoinWorld offers a nice...
Well as one who deals with many of the finest coins, I can tell you with no doubt that a true MS-70 coin in either a PCGS or NGC holder will bring...
Many of the St. Gauden pieces fetch very good money if authenticated. As a sculptor, St. Gauden worked in many fashions before creating the famous...
As a dealer, I love the picky customer the best. While they may pass on all but the best coins, they are knowledgeable about their purchases, and...
Had to kill the link to the auction. I hope that you will link this person's feedback to the thread so that other Ebay members will have the...
Love the coin, but don't see it fetching that price.
Here is one of my earliest threads concerning dealer relationships. http://cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=697
Finding a good dealer is often like finding good coins. The search can take some time, and be full of learning experiences. Once you find a good...
I don't think that we will see coins and currency disappear in our lifetimes. While we as a whole are moving towards a cashless society, people as...
You are quite correct Andy. I am certainly blessed with a career that I love. I couldn't imagine doing anything else in the world. :D
I would call or email the dealer and voice your opinion. Most dealers will stand behind their sale. If there is a restocking fee, that should have...
Well my time at the show is over. A great success for this last major show of the year. Bought a few goodies, and sold quite a few also :D I will...
JDSCoin, While I am aware of different methods used for cleaning ancients, I used this particular case for my post. The coin in question...
Definately cast. This is a copy. If you look on the edge of the coin, you will see the line between the two sides. Here is a real Pine Tree...
Basically because there are far more possibilities. All VF coins are not the same. There has to be more than just G, VG, F, VF, XF, AU, Unc, BU....
Could not agree with you more. ATTA-BOY!
GD, I agree that MS or PR 70 command nice premiums as they are perfect. Sorry GD. I guess that I am just tired. I apologize for my rudeness.
The only coins to slab are Key dates, and the ultra grades. Common run of the mill Morgans are not worth the grading fees. Throw it in a 2x2 like...
I sure hope not. There is no such thing as borderline uncirculated. Either it is or it isn't. AU is just that. Numbers at least are set in stone....
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