I've never been to a local dealer either. I've bought most of my coins from dealers online or mint websites. I'll like to check out a local dealer...
Well the US Mint does not sell a "Platinum Edition" set so I'm assuming you bought these from some 3rd party vendor. I myself wouldn't have bought...
Hi Everyone, Just got an email from Panda America (www.pandaamerica.com) that due to "exploding demand" China will be minting more gold & silver...
Sorry to hear about your issues Siggi. I've bought several items from the US location of Lighthouse and thankfully have never had shipping issues...
I'm still on the fence about buying. I can't say that the design really is that good and the price is definitely on the high end. Well I have...
This is what I use to store the coins I have in air-tites:...
I don't think this will work in terms of setting up the subscription at least for this year's Proof ASE. If I remember correctly I set up...
I have the 1901-2000 & 2001-thru current that I bought a couple of years ago. I'm thinking of getting the closeout of the 2011 CD which is only 10...
I have seen listing of archival quality but I'm not familiar with which companies are considered reputable in this area. Would you have any...
I know this is an older thread but I wanted to ask about holders for these. I also collected the State quarter set of FDCCs. I wanted to put them...
I've also bought from lighthouse. They have an office in New Jersey. I have the same case for the slabs that you have. What is it that you didn't...
I'm at work right now so I don't have the dates but my first gold purchase was a UK Gold Half Sovereign. My first American coin was a 1/10 oz gold...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]Hi Iceman, Here is what I found. These are images that were created using a scanner so it may not do the coins justice....
If I could go I would take the introduction course in digital photography and 2 mini seminars, "The History of Coins of the Revolucion" and...
I agree with cmpm9ball. Many a time I've gone to a coin show looking for a particular coin or coins when something else catches my eye and end up...
I've only bought from Littleton once because they had a special offer on an Eagle, I think. But the whole thing about sending coins on approval I...
Hi Iceman, I have to check to see if I have pics. I think I do but definitely don't have any "before" pics. I'll take a look when I get home...
I would also use air-tite holders and latex powder free gloves to handle the coins. For the air-tites you have the choice of holders with rings or...
A couple of years ago I was in Mexico and bought a few coins from a relative. They were 4 silver coins from 1943 to 1968 so nothing too old but I...
Currently all the annual sets, containing silver, show as unavailable. Do you think that means that the Mint will be adjusting their prices to...
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