I used to collect inexpensive, colored gemstones. So, I attended gem and mineral shows, which is where I did at least one half my buying. Many...
My want list is short enough and expensive enough that I don't care whether prices are marked or dealer's approach. If it's on the list, I'll get...
Historical prices … Red Book, old catalogs, online sources, back issues of Coin World, etc. … are useful for establishing value on a particular...
Randy, If you have no paperwork at all on purchases, it might be tough to convince an auditor, but you might be able to bargain to an extent. If...
Thanks for the post. Nice video. Despite the title and intro, the video also shows some operations in the Denver and Philly mints as well as...
I use Ship and Insure (shipandinsure.com). The rate for registered mail is only $0.11 per $100 of value. Their current rates for various...
Personal capital gains and losses are reported on line 7 of form 1040. However, usually a form D and perhaps a form 8949 may be needed too. The...
If a collector (not a dealer) travels to a show and buys coins, do the travel expenses become part of the cost of the coins when calculating...
The coin is a 2009 UK 50 pence commemorative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanical Gardens, located at Kew, just outside...
Below is a pic where it's fairly clear. I don't collect dimes; so, no real interest to me. Cal [ATTACH]
I live in N. Calif. now, but went to high school and college in Colo. Considered going to the winter ANA, but knew how iffy weather in Colo....
I have a silver coin that is AU in grade but has signs of cleaning, and uncleaned would be worth $500. Putting a little wear on it might remove...
Better Informed True Coin Host. Abbreviated .... Cal
Informative thread, thanks Larry. I think some collectors know deep down that their coins aren’t worth all that much. But they are happy to...
Sorry for the customs debacle. You might talk to Swiss auction companies about the problem. They may be able to ship coins from the EU. I’ve...
I've thought about that. But have concerns over safety and shipping insurance from the trans-shipper. Cal
Ask me if I’ll bother to do that. :angelic: I’ll have to see how the Vault venture goes before I try it. There are other issues that can be...
I’m guessing the Vault tax avoidance scheme might work and might possibly be legal. Coin purchasers could give their address to sellers as...
Gotta be careful with the tree of life. Eat the roots, and you turn into a pak protector. Larry Niven readers will know. Cal [ATTACH]
Hope you heal fast. But in the future, appropriate coin show head gear is in the pic below. It’s a tetradrachm of King Eucratides of Bactria....
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