When you see good eye appeal and it is within your budget, go for the coin. I'm a fan of this design too but I'm focusing on a peso (waiting for...
Back in 2008 there was something kind of similar with their "last chance sale" https://mintnewsblog.com/us-mint-to-hold-last-chance-sale/
You are correct that taking photos through slabs will be a challenge. He did some when people sent old holders in for just the TrueView photo but...
@KSorbo I bid on that one too last week at GC but did not go strong as it's a bit out of my interest realm (or so I tell myself in order to set...
Same experience here. I followed the thread on the PCGS forums and someone mentioned being able to search for products before they showed up on...
Although some photos might become too optimistic? I was one of those that liked the GC photos as they were (especially for the consistency). We...
It looks like people might be able to stop complaining about the GC photos. :p Phil Arnold (the man behind the PCGS TrueView photos) joins...
Why stop dreaming? Maybe some 1933 Double Eagles will also be available. :p
Nice progress so far!
@geekpryde that is a solid reply and one I agree with completely. GC photos are consistent and get the job the done (especially considering how...
If you are asking why did these get sent back in the 1980s, I would guess it's what Burton mentioned above or someone insisted on having the coin...
Congrats! It's a beautiful coin!
The rattler holder (from the 1980s) is the factor in the auction (although it went above what those normally bring as well. In a new PR 65...
Here is the direct link https://www.ebay.com/itm/364578300452 The top two bidders (winner and underbidder) have many retractions and a fairly...
That seems to be close to the going rate nowadays.
Around a 63 ...and you are correct that it is not worth getting grading (an MS 64 grade would get you a little better than break even after all...
It might be one of those things that you have to contact them directly about. I see an occasional listing with the extra cropped photos but don't...
I recall seeing a section that listed an additional fee for those cropped photos but I can't find it now. From what I recall it was an extra $3 or...
MS 65
I always enjoy seeing these updates! I don't have one favorite but I see some types that we both like-the Pillar, the Philippines Peso, the Japan...
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