After reading the responses on this thread so far, you've probably figured out that your question is not an easy one to answer. There are pros...
Bone...that's one that my son and I need for our type set. So, if you're not satisfied, you can pass it along to us. ;) We were just looking at...
Scott...I mentioned earlier that my 11 year old son is into Canadian coins, too. Don't know why, but he's building a serious Canadian collection....
Lots of F-Vf examples are out there in the $30 range. For a nicer example, the price will take a jump to about $50-$60, and they're much harder to...
Yes, the 7070 album is the U.S. type set.
Mikjo, that's a great looking Trade Dollar! And, it's obvious you put some serious time and consideration into how you wanted to display your...
Sam...your points are all valid, and worth consideration especially for someone who's just starting their endeavor to build a type set. The great...
Jako, Not sure about the Whitman album, but yes, Dansco has a US Type album that already has slots for all the coins you'll be trying to get in...
Hearing the stories of some of the dealers posted in this thread, I'm even more thankful for my local coin shop. Cherokee Coins & Jewelry in...
Bluegill...hey, I'm from the 'Ville as well!! Although I know of them, I've never been to a meeting of the Louisville Coin Club. When and where...
Here's a link to an article on MSN's Money Central about the possible demise of Abe:...
I read both Coins and COINage semi-regularly, but I'm not overly impressed with either of them. I was actually going to start a thread about the...
Mike...thanks for the very specific response. I agree with your assesment of difficult finds...I think the most difficult coin on my first type...
Wow...overwhelming response. Thanks again to all. The best thing about this thread has been that I see myself in many of your posts. To those...
First of all, have FUN building your type set. I completed one by myself, and I'm working on my second one with my son. I've really enjoyed...
Jhonn...I'm the same way with my 2x2's...I like them "clean" looking so I don't have any writing at all. My kids write on theirs because that's...
I have several questions about U.S. Type sets: 1. I have the Dansco type albums (1 complete, 1 in progress) and actually love them. I've also...
Thanks for all the replies...I certainly feel less alone now. Jhonn...my wife is much the same as yours. She's sweet about it, but...
Willie is right...someone paid a pretty steep listing fee on eBay if that is indeed a joke. Has anyone thought of contacting the seller to ask...
As a newer seller on eBay, I echo CoinGremlin's sentiments regarding the charges. For everything I sell, I pay a "listing" fee, a "final value"...
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