p.s. As for the questions posed by the OP, I don't think you're a terrible person. If you are convinced what you see is shill bidding, the I...
What's schill bidding? ;) :) Frankly, I don't really worry much about shill bidding. I figure out what I want to bid and bid it. On eBay...
I'm not sure I agree with the former (which suggests more than 50% of rainbow coins are AT). However, I sure do agree with the latter, and have...
Please see my edited response, as I think I addressed your concern. In the end, it probably doesn't. It just seems sneaky and low-handed to my...
Agreed. One reason I mentioned it is that I've heard (from more than one source) that an unusually large % of the coins at TT are owned by...
TPGs are all about luster in mint state. This coin's luster looks a touch soft. Like 63 or 64 soft. However, the coin's surfaces are nearly...
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Here's how I tell the difference: In a Type 1, the words FIVE CENTS are carved into the side of the hill that the buffalo is standing on. In a...
[IMG] Jello, that coin exhibits die polish lines, IMO. Just as struck, and NOT mishandling (they are obviously raised and go "under" the...
That is a very good summary, Lee. The only thing I would add is that Spectrum -- the company that owns Teletrade -- sometimes puts their own...
Pretty coin.
I see one NT coin (#6), two MA/QT coins (#2 and #5), and three AT coins. Of course, I'm simply guessing. :)
Of course, you are correct, but that's PRECISELY the point. Grading is subjective and simply a "guess". AT/NT/MA is subjective and simply a...
Split on this one between 66 and 67. Hmmm.... Going with 66 because of reverse discoloration (which may or may not have been on coin at the...
LDS luster for the 67 Never even looked at the reverse. If not for a few light ticks which may even have happened at the mint, it might have...
Mum's the word. For now. ;) In the meantime, he has some very nice proof large cents...all of the ones below are before 1846!!! Take a look at...
Congrats on the Matte. They are very neat coins, I think. Thanks for sharing your NEWPs.
Anything subjective, including grading itself, is "guessing". NT/AT/MA is no different, nor should it be, IMO.
High end 64. Could be 65. Tough to tell luster however.
Looks awful nice for a 64!
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