Ok, the bickering has trashed this thread. I got enough info from those that contributed. Thank you. I'll start reading the other toning threads.
You guys are terrible, lol. Beautiful coin though. What grade are we talking here? 67 68?
New guy learning to grade here. When you all talk about the strike on this coin are you referring to the reverse, obverse, or both? I can see...
Trying to avoid professionally done artificial toning and dipped coins can make collecting difficult :(.
Buy prices in my area are not as good as they used to be. I talked to a dealer and he said there is just a lot on the market. Buy used to be...
Totally. I'm in too deep, I can't get out! I did another box today at lunch. Nothing. Ugh.
@Ike Skywalker @19Lyds This is so addicting collecting Ikes. Now I can see how the collection can get so big with multiple sets and several...
Good to know they are out there. I was beginning to think they were all blue.
I know the other Ike guys here clean their silver proofs. I dipped my 71 and will dip my 73. Guess I'll look for some nice specimens in their...
Understand. How do you find nice Brown Ikes that aren't blue? I would imagine a lot of searching or buying them slabbed already.
I don't think you can ignore silver coins and rounds that are aesthetically pleasing. When selling to consumers some may not care. With dealers...
My concern is the buy back on non-BU bullion coins and rounds. You will get less money for bullion with wear. That is one reason why junk 90% is...
More affordable than gold with the hopes of having a better upswing. The longer I follow it, the more I am attracted to gold. I have finally...
Hadn't had any coffee when I saw that. Now I have had 3!
How many of you don't mind buying secondary market silver? Secondary Market would be coins and rounds that have been obviously handled and no...
I meant the North Korean nuclear news and threats are causing all silver to go up.
North Korea Stuff
That a great price!
He has more that are in good shape and I am thinking of going back. @Ike Skywalker Are you cleaning your Browns too?
Gold Maple. The new Radial lines are beautiful.
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