Yes. You did fine. I especially admire how you asked for a discount as you won't usually receive one without asking. I love buying little lots...
It is VERY expensive to stay in Baltimore. One must be able to turn a pretty large profit to be there at all and the coin market, as far as...
That is not the OP's coin shown above.
I guess I should have said Balem or perhaps donkey. I had no idea that this was so sensitive a bunch. Indiana Coin Club, Indiana...
Yes. President for the last 24 years now. That and $1.99 will get you a cup of coffee at any 711. During nominations last week, I was again the...
I have a couple of those but without the fabulous backstory and much cruder engraving. I also have a single US Civil War tag from a soldier in my...
I can't get past the abrasions on the cheek but I also seem to under grade these when I am able to blow the picture up huge. My first impression...
65 Red. I am, assuming that there is an alloy mix problem as is common for that year.
VG details.
I gave up a couple of years ago. That would make my heart jump!
There is nothing wrong with that at all. We all have to find the spot where we can live with what we do and I am proud of how I have conducted...
I would be willing to bet that MS 70 and that beautiful coin became aquated at some point. Gad! it sure is beautiful. That is exactly the luster...
Good point but I was a beginner at one time. Someone gave me good advice and told me to practice on something that won't hurt much when I ruin...
I do it often and usually leave some money on the table but that is balanced by the quick sale.
Yes, a Randall hoard date for sure. MS63 Brown
"As long as it's silver sulfide." Aye, there's a rub but the method sounds solid. It's probably a little complicated for a beginner though.
Yes, I see. Had that been a high value coin, you would have wiped at least half it's value off with the paste. Probably much more.
I buy all my scales from "US Balance/Awesome Wholesale". I have found them to be quick and courteous. Huge selection also.
The toning on the edge could easily be removed but no so for that "sun" looking spot in the field. Leave them alone as there is nothing you could...
MS 64
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