there is a great source for used books. they have everything from cheap used to first edition signed books, the comapny is called alibris...
the worst mistakes i made in collecting were when i first started out in early 80's. i would purchase coins w/o any focus to a set or collection....
another example of why you shoud buy the book before the coin as well as why we desperately need to educate new collectors...steve
i'm inclined to give it a 64 also. i really don't see enough severity in the marks to go less than a 63, even based on tight standards of the high...
stainless...you can collect various clad sets from circ....read david bowers' experts guide to collecting and investing in rare coins. it is a...
i agree....be patient and gain knowledge.the more you learn, the more enjoyable this hobby is.i am in my 3rd yr of putting together a set of...
david bowers' books, especially" experts guide to to colecting and investing in rare coins".
unless there is someting not visible in the pic...it sure looks like an au lincoln to me.....not sure what the grader was thinking......
aberlight....it is the american numismatic association's retail outlet...money market. http://www.money.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home very...
stainless..it will be ok. i did the same thing to long john sikver's 24 yrs ago. i got hired by pizza hut w/in a month. you can continue w/ fast...
there is a dvd available thru the ana which is a seminar by robert cambell on detecting artificial toning and frosting on coins. i am still in the...
hi. most coin jewelry should not be your source of collectible coins. it is worth its value in gold. they make some rings, necklaces, and even...
thanks for sharing. i cannot tell luster quality from the photo. the strike is weak even for a new orleans or it has been affected by additional...
i'm inclined to agree that it is a harshly cleaned morgan.
davedawg...please let me know when you start your grading service as i am hoping to follow it by setting up a firm to certify coins offered by sgs...
i can see how things excalate as many have passionate feelings about what they are writing (having lots of $ and time invested in a hobby can do...
my personal opinion is that when it comes to purchasing a key date for my morgan set, i want the authentication services of pcgs or ngc for piece...
wow! impressive!! what a gorgeous key to the collection to own!!! thanks for sharing the pic.
stainless..you are learning more everyday. you are also saving yourself much heartache by listening to advice available here. to get started on a...
i highly recommend that if you read a couple of books first." the dummies guide to coin colllecting" is a good introductory guide. to further...
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