Whenever I open a listing that shows multiple bids and see the words "reserve not met", I move on. It's sort of a bait and switch, making it look...
You already know a lot more than you think you know, because you knew enough to ask the question. You thought something didn't look right so you...
I was on Heritage recently and put in what I thought was a very strong bid on a large size bust quarter from the McClure collection. It was nice...
I prefer PCGS holders, but any nice coin that is accurately graded and fairly priced looks good to me in either holder☺
Definitely harshly cleaned. Perhaps VF details.
Thanks to all for the feedback! I learned a lot. Overall your opinions were along the lines of my gut feelings. I guess those feelings are...
I don't mind the look of this coin. Maybe at the bottom end of what is acceptable for a straight grade, but as far as cleaning goes it's a matter...
I've occasionally sold coins and currency on eBay to upgrade my collection and have always gotten what they are worth. Sometimes I've even come...
The OP photos were in natural sunlight. Here are photos I just took using a flash that show the reverse a bit better. I think you are on to...
Both the slab lettering and the coin seem off. I can't put my finger on why, but after looking at a lot of genuine coins, the questionable ones...
I have a couple of toned commems that I would like to get opinions on. Are they keepers or should I throw them back and wait for other fish in...
I recently purchased a coin in a new NGC holder that didn't show up in cert lookup at all. It then appeared after just a couple of days. It must...
If he doesn't have any major focus yet I would go for a nice BU certified 20th century type coin. A Morgan, Peace or Walker would be good. Or...
A 100 ruble note issued to commemorate the Crimea becoming part of the Russian Federation. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's a low VF $10 gold note with surprisingly white paper for the grade. The seller stated in the listing that it has been "stored in a smoke...
I just picked up this MS62 Barber dime as a type coin. It has some funky obverse toning, not sure if it retoned from a dip or is original, but I...
It reminds me of the Franklin Mint. They started with coins and then branched off into various knick knacks, and now those "collectibles" are...
I couldn't agree with you more! It's not just the super rarities either. The numismatic press seems to forget that terms like "affordable",...
When purchasing large size type notes I have really come to appreciate original paper that has not been messed with. And considering that I have...
Is that a legitimate PCI slab? It doesn't look like others I've seen. Although their grading isn't stellar I find it hard to believe that even...
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