I think you nailed it. They probably could have done it years ago, but you don't want to rush to the best technology available, before you make...
Here's another thread I posted in Jan. of 09. Read this. It explains A LOT. You'll understand why 65's can still be found almost daily....
You gave him more time than I would have. Although I know what it's like to come back for the sake of a desirable coin, despite the jerk selling it.
Here is a thread I started Jan. 09 about Morgan dollar populations and the Pittman act which melted millions of them down to be sent over-seas,...
These look really nice. I never knew they existed. I love trains too! What's the series called?
Great point. From what I've read, almost every coin the US mint has come out with from the 18th century on, was initially hated by the public....
Yeah I've read several times that they normally only grade by eye and will occasionally use a 5x. Which kind of makes sense. You have to draw...
Wow! I think it's pretty cool. Who knows if it's AT or NT. I'm surprised the dealer didn't put it on ebay. You should list it on ebay with...
Zeiss is definitely high end optics. They make rifle scopes worth 2-3k and up. Also high end binoculars. I bought one of these along...
Really cool. Wish I could see the pic. It won't open on my computer. If you plan to use forums much and post pics, the best thing you could do...
No problem. I was just checking out their services again, and I see you can submit a single coin but it will run you $30 (to start) for early...
Good move. I get so many magazines in the mail that I opted for the electronic version online. Their magazine is usually really good. As...
They all should be kept. There's people that inherited gold 8 years ago that were probably giddy to sell it at the enormous price of $400/oz....
Must have missed this one. http://www.cointalk.com/t98666/
I take all my pics under a tensor light using a white sheet of paper to set the white balance. It doesn't work well for toners. It works great...
Something to be said for good lighting Here's the same coin with the best pics I could get of it: [IMG] It doesn't look like this either....
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