Grading is a lot more re-fined now than it used to be. I've read about the old days and supposedly grading was much more "broad". A lot more...
I have first hand experience from 7 years ago. I bought a $5 liberty in an old PCGS slab with a white label. Was graded MS-60 which was...
I've got labels from crack outs sitting next to my computer right here.. The coins have since been sent back in to be re-graded and graded the...
I would hope someone that does the research into and purchases valuable coins would be capable of researching, locating and buying archival...
Thanks! Heres an example that's just a shame....
Can anyone tell me what causes the black spots on Liberty nickels? I've seen black spots on many otherwise nice examples online. What causes...
The only solution is to buy a better album.
Well, I've got a few down there right now. One in particular has a note to follow. I'll let you know how mine went at the end of the month.
A major part of the problem has got to be the junk mail and political adds. We're bombarded with political commercials on tv and radio. Don't...
If it's any consolation, even a real "$1k coin" doesn't seem like it's worth $1k if you go to actually sell it. Buyers always expect a "deal". I...
Look at the mintage numbers as time goes on. That should explain a lot. After 1960 a billion+ minted a year became common. Eventually that...
This topic comes round and round again... I think some need to invent controversy just to get worked up over something. I appreciate that we...
They are fairly "generous" with the really old stuff. Like pre-1840s, especially cents, they tend to give the benefit of the doubt unless it's...
LMAO! That pic (and story) made me laugh hard. First time I've laughed all day. Whatever floats your boat man. That is pretty neat. IDK how...
I laughed trying to envision a bank teller in the 50s rolling random wheat pennies and "stumbling" upon a 3 cent piece (of all things). Then...
Can anyone here explain why nickels retain a bright silver color despite the fact that they are 75% copper? How is it possible for the 25% of...
lol And there's the story. See guys, it could've been him!
I love the nickel. It's nice to see what a perfect Monticello looks like including steps and windows as a comparison to the regular ones....
AH!! HAHAHA! Goes to show you how little I know about Star Wars. I don't think I've watched any of them all the way through. I thought maybe...
(On a side note...) Is that still you in the avatar Kurt? If so what happened? Last I was here you looked like a clean cut, tie wearing...
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