I know -- we all know . . . And, as far as I know, nobody has a problem. But you have to let us tease you about it every once in a while! ;)
Dude . . . you left yerself wide open on that one! ;) I'll have mercy and refrain :smile
Dude . . . yer 300th post was golden!
I agree with you for the most part (but it's million, not billion) -- but I can't help but think that storing them and making fewer in the future...
Thanks for your detailed answer! But it brings more questions Why at a premium? Can't they get all they need from the mint? (I haven't seen...
Where do rolls of proofs come from? Is the answer the obvious one of: "well, they buy a lot of proof sets, take 'em out, and roll 'em" ? But...
Welcome! What you heard is close to being accurate -- you want to snag every 1964 dime, quarter, and half (and, actually -- anything else for...
But it depends on the coin and the price, no? Suppose he was playing with a bunch of Morgan dollars with his greasy fingers and was happy to sell...
Let's not sell all newbies short. Some are smart enough to know they don't know a whole lot (and we've seen a number of them on CT), and enjoy...
What exactly is going to be in the silver proof set? Edit: never mind, I found the answer at...
Were they very new looking? I had a similar problem, too. I got a few rolls from my bank, and the rolls were Unc 1996-D halves. All of 'em. I...
To clarify -- as Elaine wrote, that's rolls. Divide by two for the number of "sets" were sold.
I think you both have good ideas here . . . . with collect89's format, the rule is highlighted/bold, and the description is optional reading, so...
Something about enjoying it, and not looking at it as a monetary investment?
1909 S VDB (of course) 1916 D Mercury 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter 1921 S Walking Liberty Half St Gaudens Double Eagle (any year!) (I haven't...
I agree with you . . . but that's why I asked "for display purposes" -- I'm guessing there aren't a gazillion variations of Dansco type set...
Not only that but -- who did the analysis?
I can't keep up with the numbering systems! In any event, Wexler already lists 10 varieties http://doubleddie.com/60701.html Is his one of...
I have read (but can not confirm) that prices for the very upper level of the rarities (MS, etc.) are doing fine, but lower grades have been...
Hey! Just like my paycheck!!! :eek: :) (ba da boom)
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