I like your post and analogies it contains. But, if we are heading towards higher inflation, your calculations may be incorrect. And it is not...
C'mon, April 1st is Sunday!!!
I'm thinking that some of the names might be regional for certain denominations. And why is the five cent piece called a nickel. I understand it's...
It's really amazing how wrong people can be when the information is readily accessible on the internet to someone who is probably carrying a smart...
Keep breaking them up! Eventually intact sets will start going back up in value. All jokes aside, just wondering if anyone thinks the 1987 mint...
It's amazing how much know it alls will tell you about things they are clueless of. Don't let them get to you, Oldsilver. I have drunks try to...
I think Topcat answered this in his post.
The dealer I was at last week heavily discounts cleaned, problem coins up to 40% in some cases. It seems like a somewhat of a good deal,but I...
I will agree with a few others here in that this is one of the best, most informative threads in a long time on Coin talk. Some of us youngsters...
I partially agree with you. But in all honesty, any reputable dealer should know how to properly handle any given coin. One would assume if the...
The way a dealer handles a coin reflects two things in my eyes. First it shows his expertise in numismatics, or lack of for that matter. Second,...
I don't know what level of security you have in mind. But if you or one of your friends has a table saw or other woodworking equipment, you could...
You very well could be correct fishwacker. My grading abilities on proofs would land me a pink slip at any of the grading services. But, I docked...
What happened in the 80s is what happens in any market when "outsiders" start buying/selling/trading for investments or just plain money making....
The funny thing is it is carefully worded to confuse and catch them off guard. They can misrepresent a lot without technically lying. Making money...
Any good investor will tell you that, and it is sound advice. I also believe in moderation in all aspects of life. Stick to those two rules, and...
So, back to the original question. The reason silver fell, stocks went up, crude oil continues to climb slowly, and your favorite U.S. coin series...
My personal opinions on the coins in order as listed: G6, VG8, EF45, F12, and PF63. Keep in mind, I am not an expert, and I am hard on some some...
My collecting philosophy is very similar to that of mackwork and coleguy in that I have a special place in my heart for coins of the United...
The suspense is killing me!
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