.. it is simple, it is the time to buyIt's not nearly that "simple". If you like a coin and want to buy it now for a price that makes you happy,...
True, but those prices are considerably less than what you described as a "bargain" for yours.
"Cartwheel" is a term used to describe a certain look or characteristic to the "luster", but the two words can be correctly used interchangeably....
Not having seen them in-hand, we can't really know how they compare to yours. However, following are some recent realized from Heritage sales,...
Without knowing the dates, the grades, the prices realized and what the coins look like, it's hard to agree or disagree with "bargains galore".;)
From NGC's website: NGC "No Grade" Coin Types Unnatural Coloration Mechanical Damage Environmental Damage PVC Contamination Improper Cleaning...
I agree, but seriously doubt we will ever see such proof. Either way, that's still a separate matter. Even if a coin was body-bagged for being...
Images 1, 2 and 3 look like an original, non-polished coin. Images 4 and 5 are a lot more iffy, but I attributed that to the lighting. However,...
Folks, please don't get me wrong - I'm not upset about selling the Half Union $50 Pattern when I did. If I had held it for a few more years, I...
I think that's excellent advice. And ditto for coins advertised on TV, radio and (non-coin) newspapers.
Indeed I did. Several weeks before the FUN sale I received a call from a catalouger at Heritage - he and I had worked there together at the time I...
I sure wish I had the one below, back! I bought it in 1981 (?) for between $32,000 and 35,000 (?) and sold it in a continuing down market in...
For me, at least, the images make it difficult to make a solid/confident determination. That said, both coins look AU to me. And, while the first...
Please show me images of a SINGLE VG8 or even a Fine Peace Dollar (that hasn't been net graded) with the amount of detail of the coin in this...
There is no one easy/quick answer, because good images are the result of a combination of the camera, the lens, the lighting and the technique....
The first thing that comes to mind..... I am aware of a few instances in which a collector had submitted quantities of coins, most or all of...
I am under the impression that you aren't refunded your money if your coin gets bodybagged.Your impression is correct, unless there are extremely...
That's excellent news! And you sound as if you have a good/non-defensive attitude. Make sure you keep the registered mail slip with the tracking...
And be prepared for them to try to talk you into keeping the coins. Keep in mind that the seller has something to gain by getting you to keep...
I am not familiar with Ron's system. But I am under the impression that you know your stuff when it comes to "toners".:) If you don't mind saying...
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