What deacon said.
This deal comes around every year around this time. This year, they are giving a $10 credit up to 3x on each American Express card you register...
Their logic: 1) "inside" a building 2) "trading" one coin for another Voila.
She and the teller next to her are both full of it.
Didn't they find the coin on the *surface* (within a few inches)... in the swamp?
I'm just about a year into coin collecting, so take this for what it's worth ;-) I have absolutely *no* patience and always want to buy the first...
There are some crazies out there that will try to exact their revenge on you if they feel slighted in any small way. E.g., you leave them negative...
@C G Memminger, as far as grades go, what do you think the "sweet spot" is on $5 or $10 Indians? $5 Libertys?
Now you've got that song stuck in my head...
Let's talk about $10 Indians as an example. I can look up Greysheet prices, but mine are usually a few weeks/months out of date. Even if I get...
I don't know offhand. Last time I wondered that same thing I found the dimensions of each coin on Wikipedia.
@Conder101, these wouldn't be mint-state proofs. I filled 90% of my Lincoln folders with coin roll hunting; not as attractive as BU or as nice,...
This kind [IMG] https://www.whitman.com/store/Inventory/Browse/Harris-Coin-Folders
Heck, go for the Saint Gaudens! One of the most beautiful designs in U.S. coinage history, IMHO.
I have the Harris albums for my Lincoln cent collection, but of course there are no spaces for proofs ("s" mint mark after... 1974?) Other than...
I asked Vic the same question. He said it had something to do with how much it costs to house/feed an inmate, etc.
Problem-free Common date (no varieties, etc.) Accurately graded "With motto" (1866-1873) VG-XF (depending on eye appeal and price) Slabs preferred...
1992: CAM The rest are WAM.
I met Vic for the first time in Baltimore last Friday. Bought a coin from him. Nice guy.
PCGS gave it a VF35, so you were all pretty much in the ballpark. Thanks for the opinions!
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