That's a stunner and a pleasant surprise! I knew it was the one to keep. ;)
Sorry, Winged, but I couldn't disagree more; I like the clean simplicity of the banner. It doesn't strike me as "cheap" at all. I say this having...
The 81CC went for $690 incl. BP. I thought it'd go for a little more. Heck, if I had had an extra $700 sitting around getting dusty I'd have gone...
It's a synthetic resin (like Lucite or Perspex). It will melt, if you're not worried about damaging the coin, but otherwise there's no "easy" way...
That's good to hear! I pretty much do the same. "Type" is a loose parameter! I've not had the budget this year that I'd like, though; have...
Yeah, the tape is a deal-breaker for me but I do like the antique obv. The slab photo is not as flattering as this one, as you might imagine.
What don't you like about it? Too dull/somber?
That would be my guess. I loooove the obv. color and excellent strike, BTW. Too bad the rev. has the Bermuda Rectangle of toning.
If you're still looking for feedback on this, I'm going to be odd-man-out: I prefer the 44D. I like the subtle but even toning and, as nice as the...
Anybody is free to post anything; in the meantime, here's a current Heritage auction item: PCGS MS65. Ends in 3 days (I'll post the price then)....
You got it lucyray: phrenology (I had to google it). Pretty funny, since phrenology is sort of a dyslexic "nephrology." :smile
Agreed; it just seems kind of odd to me. As was mentioned, they're likely to get nasty sitting in the garage. Oh well, to each his own. I...
He's a nephrologist but can't write simple sentences? Don't you have to be somewhat literate to become a doctor, even if English isn't your first...
Simple but I like it. $15.
I don't really "get" Kennedy half toning. I find this rev. to be only moderately attractive—a lot of grey toward the rim—and I'm not too crazy...
I tend to support this idea (PCGS being stingier on some issues = lower pops). However, it's not always the case. Here's a current listing on...
What about you, Winged? What's your collecting history and what have you been focusing on lately? I've seen quite a few of your recent items on...
Great post, illini; I like your thoughts about the significance of the hobby's growth as it pertains to this. BTW, I've checked out in the past...
Thanks, clay. I really wasn't fishing for compliments by posting this, but I'll gladly take them! I tend to be really hard on coins and a very...
I'm sure others with more experience will chime in, but in my limited research (not buying!) experience, PCGS is stingier with the really high...
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