Maybe you did well. Hard to say. Sometimes you find a gem in a collection like that. Most flea market coins are pretty rough, IMO. Damaged,...
I could be wrong, because I don't use ICG grading services, but I believe the "1" before the number indicates a problem and the second two numbers...
1895 proof? And you're asking if it's real or fake? Sorry...I don't mean to insult...but let's just say if you paid less than $30,000 for it then...
I think he got it right. Errors don't occur for the entire life of the die. They are introduced after the die has been put into service. It's not...
Sort of. I guess it depends on the program. But "watching" is more or less transparent to everyone but the seller so it doesn't really matter....
While it is true that registered mail is handled very carefully, with postal employees signing for the package at hand-off and being locked-down...
Lots of interest might be 20+ watchers and a dozen or more bidders. Sometimes it's crazy-high. Sometimes scary low until the last minute. Lots of...
Dang, Bruce! It sure was fun reading that article. I can believe a lot of research and effort went into it. You earned the handsome fee. ;) I...
I don't want to debate with you, Doug. I am merely saying that an accidental scratch, as opposed to graffiti, can be acceptable, as is obvious by...
I have my opinions too. I was just passing along how the TPG's handle it. Lance.
Good point, Conder. Here's what to look for. The first one is MS, the second XF. You should get the idea. Lance. [IMG] [IMG]
Here's another interesting example. The below large cent has a few prominent scratches. Large cents were pure copper, a soft metal, and were...
I don't think so. As I mentioned earlier it depends on whether the grader felt the scratch was intentional or not. And, of course, its severity....
Did you try selling some of your 90% and were offered a price based on melt? Is that when someone called your coins junk? If not, then no one's...
You are altogether too modest. Here it is. Lance. [IMG]
Your images, Todd? You the man! I would have loved to hold it in my hands. Guys, send your loved ones to Todd for images! You won't be...
Day #1 performance means nothing. Take a deep breath and relax. Personally, I use a NR when I know I have a popular coin that will draw lots of...
If you're looking for an investment you should probably consider something besides coins. Very few collectors make money at this hobby. Setting...
I think it is closer to 200 but you are correct. Everyone saved steel pennies when they were first released so they don't fit the normal release...
Is that in a PCGS rattler holder? Looks it, from the three prongs. If so, what's the label say? :) Hard to say when it's a picture of the coin in...
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