Common Sense: (1) Don't tell people you are a coin collector unless it's trustworthy relatives and super-close friends. You're basically...
I would think that Sotheby's has had informal discussions with a few Big Bidders who were informally asked over the years (or maybe even earlier...
When you take profits and bring them to the bank, they don't ask if it was from "ridiculous" profits or a deep-value play. Profits are profits....
[edited] I can't believe that, have you told NGC that there was a theft involved and that the perp likely asked for the slab info to be deleted ?...
FYI: The 1983 Manfra Tordella & Brookes Central American hoard was approximately 47,000 coins. 90% uncirculated, included both Liberty and...
I doubt that there was a possibility of a "private auction" because (1) Sotheby's wants the publicity and (2) if 2 individuals each contacted...
Thanks, Costanza ! :D
And Charles Hayes may have "heard" something that wasn't 100% accurate. So he may be telling the truth as he knew it, but it wasn't accurate.
A U.S. gold coin in a collection I believe he already has many coins (Saints).....I'd be surprised if he wasn't a bidder. But we'll see.
How much of value would you say ? Homeowners may cover it.
We're all speculating. I have to admit, I was surprised it was this guy Weitzman who bought the 1933. I thought for sure it was some finance guy...
Who is this "Dell Hansen" -- what's he collecting, and how did he make his $$$ ?
For the most part, they will. I don't think I have seen a recent modern coin -- proof or not -- that scored under a 68. I'm sure they are out...
Probably not, unless it was a special commemorative issue.
It's also part of the Trading Error Account. 17 yeas ago a major brokerage firm/mutual fund firm made an error on cash availability for an...
I hate the story as much as anybody but at least the 1933's have a story, unlike the 1932's....and the 1931's....and the 1930-S.....etc. It can't...
Then get his cell phone number or have a backup Asst Advisor in the office. Barring that, you should have online access to do trades.
They can push the coin over the top.
I have the Sotheby's 1933 Saints ("Farouk Coin") catalog. It's mostly 1933 cultural baloney and alot of nonsense by David Tripp designed to show...
Al Bundy !!! I miss NO MA'AM........:D
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