Did the Emperor buy his new clothes with bitcoins? They would certainly be compatible with the type of material he wore. :>)
mikep: Is that an acquisition or is it on your wish list? I ask because you didn't say when you purchased it or much about it. It's a high quality...
Here is an interesting link addressing this issue. Type "credit cards in different cultures" in the search area. Then click on the top link in the...
mikep: A pretty significant spread on face value there :>) I found my best deals at local auctions on my old notes, especially bills of large...
Another reason against a cashless society, is that several countries aren't even into credit cards, let alone a cashless future. Germany comes to...
They were both obtained at the convention. The card with the three vignettes, Michael Bean sold at his both during show hours. These didn't appear...
gsalexan: The locomotive your missing was on the engraving for the Florida United Numismatics 58th Annual Convention. There is a bonus of two...
It just shows that the human mind though intelligent, doesn't necessarily use all intelligence in a logical way.
I think the banks have had more money lost or stolen through electronic means, than any other illegal activity in their history. It is the number...
It is to be expected in a world that appears upside down at times.
When they're this new, the entire run is out there somewhere. Collectors will only be interested in Gem Uncirculated condition notes. Even these...
This is not what was reported. NGC announced on November 3, 2009 that they had graded these coins but did not slab them. I believe it was the...
If NCS was formed as a not for profit company with no affiliation, then their credibility would be even greater. Big business, big people and even...
Everything now a days is all about security rather than the beauty of engraving.
You need to organise your thoughts better. There is no first and last collection here, it is a first and current production collection. Every year...
medoraman: I did that initially with gold, but I am one who keeps pm at the 5-6% level of investment. The exception is when it is a...
But it's great to see a solid quality post for a change. Good exchanges between knowledgeable minds. A breath of fresh air! I just listen and learn.
I think the Langford family would tell you that grading it could lead to a problem. But lets see if it even needs to get that far. I would like to...
I haven't been so fortunate. All mine have been over 150 years old and get slapped with the Improperly Cleaned label. I guess it's almost expected...
Are time tables the ones' that have the big hands and the little hands on the face with all the numbers? I think I have one of those on my wrist...
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