You know, that is one thing that falls in the category of unconscious association. As soon as I saw that, my brain flashed "Large collection of...
For me, a good rule of thumb is to not bargin more than I think the person might be willing to sell the coin if they had to make rent. This is a...
Personally, if I buy a safe for around $5,000, I fully expect a theif to bring explosives to get to my stuff. Just my opinion. Oh, and the...
Posted the Collectors Accessories thread and a few replies. May 10
This coin is created as a token or commem for the Calgary Stampede, an annual event that is the biggest thing in Western Canada. Here is the...
That is a major question of mine as well, rbm86. I don't mind dropping a few $$$ into a large (3x3x5') safe that is primarily used for guns and...
Thanks ND. So anything over 45x is a waste? And what is your opinion on fireproof vs. steel? I am assuming a fireproof, but ignorance is bliss.
I referred to him earlier as Mr Barnum, and I have to tell you that I watch that aboration religiously! It may be sad, but I can't help myself....
I agree with you that nothing short of removing the dollar bill, as did Canada when they wanted to adopt a $1 coin, will drive the public to a...
Like all things, the stuff that Mr Barnum says on TV have to be taken with a grain of salt. By my best guess, the leading numismatic catalog...
Sorry, satootoko, no assumptions. Just questions and as statement as I found it. Thanks for the book title! Cris
Speaking of funky things on bills, I just found out that there are the names of 26 states on the reverse of the $5 bill most of us have been using...
That would be evil!!!! Can you imagine the confusion if the put out Prestige sets for the year six quarters with no others for years 1-5? The...
I have a question that I would like your input on... For the new collector who is bitten quite hard, and is committed to collecting in earnest,...
To answer a question on the silver proof sets, I think the mint will have to consider striking the nickels in coin silver, and that very well may...
It is up to what type of sets you are wanting to collect. Some folks decide to collect all of the circulation strikes and the proofs for a...
There is always the 1933 Double Eagle. But that one is a no brainer, and only rare due to the gov't.
I had the same problems, but I chose to do two things and it made the world of difference. 1. Buy a tripod. The coin is a tricky surface, and...
Chevy, this is my personal opinion, but I am much happier with the "safety" of my coins in plastic, non-PVC containers, hard or soft. The trouble...
Welcome, happysam! Good to have you here.
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