I missed out on the 2004 also and purchased 2 2005 sets in hopes of selling/trading a 2005 for a 2004. But now Tanner 520 has given me a...
"PCGS today defines "market grade" as: "A numerical grade that matches the grade at which a particular coin generally is traded in the...
I think the bisons just well-hung.
I watched Sop At Home on Friday and they had the new mint sets that were graded by NGC. However, the highest grade that they had for a compete...
First of all: beautiful coins Midas. Secondly, I can appreciate toning but in my mind, the coins original state is what I am attempting to...
Most of the coins in my set are cameo. I noticed the same thing (medal not protected) and was curious as to what was on the other side. Shop At...
It's my understanding that silica has a greater 'rechargeablity' than clay does.
My understanding is that the new obverse will be the same and that the reverse will be Monticello, but from a different perspective. There have...
I see a lot of advertisements from coins stores that feature "BU mint strikes" for all coins types, starting in 2005. Obviously everbody that has...
I wonder how they got them so cheaply. The sets sold out so no large orgers were able to be placed and the sets are currently going for $70.00...
I still question the MS. These are not mint state as it has been defined in the past. The are an exception to MS and PF and are in their own...
My bet is that someone cracked a set to get a coin for their collection and the nickel wasn't something they collected and didn't grade high...
The latest Coin World gives the following from the coin grading services as to what they will call the Satin Finish coins; ICG-SP(Specimen) and...
Thanks silver surfer, Silver Dollar Man, and Farstaff. I am still evaluating what I want to do and your information is very helpful. I am...
The 2004 mint sets were sold out early in the year and, in my opinion, this created a demand (real or imagined) among collectors. There was a big...
I've often thought about starting with a software program for my coins. I currently use an Excel spread sheet which seems to work OK but I would...
The latest Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) states that coins are going through a bit of a slump as far as prices go and that they expect a...
On HSN theya re offering the 2005 UNC sets that are graded SP (Satin Proof) 69. They say that it follows the Sheldon system. Since the planchets...
I have received my sets and the medal is firmly seated in the display case. I was wondering if anyone has been able to remove the medal to see...
I guess it depends upon your mind-set in collecting. I have several friends who have unc collections and it doesn't seem to be important to them...
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