I can't comment generally but I can note that around here (Western NY) there is kind of a summer hiatus. My local shop isn't that busy at the...
I think you need to follow your own inspiration but I'd suggest that a good example of a modern proof coin would show "the state of the art".
You have been speaking with pride about the Type Set and I think that is the most important to you now. I agree with those who are asking if...
Thanks, Silver Surfer. San Rafael may be an interesting lead... I am going to be visiting a friend there one day during the trip. I will...
I don't recall the brand but we bought a small magnifier with a built in light. Those coin shows and flea markets can be a little dark sometimes.
Thanks for the lead, Marianne. I have enough time to try to get in touch with the coin clubs in SJ and PA before we get there. The coin...
Yes, became aware of that looking through the material we got at the Canadian Numismatic Association show. I have the three varieties of the...
The family will be headed out to the Bay Area of California later this month and I'd really appreciate hearing from any folks that are on this...
The indication of the unpopularity of some of the previous Canada releases has been their life in the aftermarket. Although not really recent,...
Cloudsweeper beat me to it. I would have said the 1/10 ounce eagle also. I'd agree that a coin currently worth $1000 will probably appreciate...
Understood... I would be guilty of straying a bit off topic. The extra 8% that I must pay for coins locally (because it's collected at the...
Unless they are a rare variation, they are probably only worth the face value. If there is some sentimental value to them, by all means hold on...
Here in New York State, not only are coins and bullion taxed, but there is a line on the State Income Tax that you are expected to complete to...
I must admit I am totally confused. If the auction linked above is the right one, I don't see how the circle could be "crooked?!?" either.
In terms of the USA versus other countries, it's not even close in terms of "collector-intended" issues. Just to the north, for example,...
Here are the promised photos (I hope this works!): [IMG] Thalia playing the part of the bird on the Canada dollar (I realized I'd better not...
Carl, Thalia is exceptional at expressing herself-- she really surprises us sometimes-- but not so good at typing. That's where Daddy came...
I assume that you don't do business with said coin dealer, or at least any more? Yikes. :eek: Let's be careful out there.
The amount of overhead required to run a brick and mortar shop is orders of magnitude larger than running an eBay business out of one's house....
Thanks everyone! I'm working on the photo... have to recharge the camera battery before I can download the images! Hoping later today if the...
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