Hey guys ! Robin and I will be setting up at table 1651. Who's in ? I'm pretty sure Charmy, Steven, Todd, and many others will be there. Let's get...
...and be absolutely certain to retain ALL original government packaging ! Keep the whole assembly as original as possible !
My vote = do not grade it. It will probably be more valuable as a set intact than if broken up.
Here's the best book - "The Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars" by Glen Peterson. It's far superior to the Overton / Parsley 4th...
Actually there are few collectors of late date large cents by variety; even r.4 varieties bring only modest premiums. They need to be fairly high...
Hey guys ! Thursday marks Day One of the big ANA Convention in Pittsburgh. Should be one of the best shows of the year. Who's in ? Robin and I...
The EAC is one of the finest coin clubs anywhere. I've enjoyed and benefitted from being a member. In addition to the benefits Doug mentioned,...
I posted this on the "newest acquisitions" thread, but I think some folks don't hit that anymore so I just started a new thread.
Rainbow Nite at the House of Morgan
Hey guys ! We've had a terrific series of shows, from Chicago ANA, Ohio State Coin Show, and finally Long Beach California. Here's a short list...
I totally agree. I wish they would set up at more shows - smaller shows - to accept "drop off, take back to HQ" grading. Saves much trouble,...
This die marriage is easy to detect, as the reverse die was never used with any other obverse. Here's the first diagnostic - the upper left leg...
My hot girlfriend, Anne Bingham, gracing a silver dollar. [ATTACH]
SO true. Everything is so great elsewhere, everything so bad here. Gawd, it's tiring. And typical. And ubiquitous.
Thanks, guys. Coins like this are why I'm in the business. I call 'em "lifetime achievement awards"... the kind of coin one waits decades for....
Right on, bro. Important point. This is closely akin to precautions against identity theft.
I strongly agree, Vess. I use a PO Box. Anything related to coins or our business goes there; nothing comes to our street address. And I ask...
Friends, I've wanted to do this for a very, very long time... since I was a kid. I've always thought the high relief Saint Gaudens double eagle...
Right on. The DMPL carries a premium, the PL not so much. DMPLs sell much better. As always, beware of general rules. They're dangerous, and...
VERY good advice. Your homeowner's policy quite likely does NOT cover a high-value collection.
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