Patience, my friend. Good coins don't grow on trees. :)
p.s. I consider myself an advanced collector within my area of specialty. However, I also recognize that there are many areas of numismatics that...
LOL. That was a good one, Lehigh! :)
BNB, IMHO, you need to stop buying coins from eBay. Good coins are rarely offered there. Start working with REAL dealers, not eBay...
If grading were so easy, why when you hand a raw coin to three collectors do you get three different grades?
VERY NICE! As I'm sure you know, these are not easy coins to find nice -- I've been looking for three years now for a nice example and have...
Looks like a strong 63 from the pics. I like the coin very much. A bit on the dark side, which I think some collectors don't like, but not me --...
The "Deal Shopping" Mentality - Helpful Insights for the New Collectors I found this post on "The "Deal Shopping" Mentality -...
Quoted for truth.
p.s. I also think that the point that Penny Lady and Mr. Winters was making is more applicable as the price of coins goes up (i.e. more important...
I think there is a great deal of wisdom that may be mistaken for self interest. Had you asked me in my numismatic infancy if I believed it, I...
However, if one removes intent from the equation and only focuses on the end-result, that is certainly a possible side-effect. ;)
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That's not all I got from your post, but that is the logical conclusion that I drew from this line of logic: What I take from the above comment...
I'm sorry, but I do not subscribe to the credo that the ends to justify the means nor am I willing to condone deception by looking the other way....
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Thanks Mark. :)
Hard to say. Perhaps just a clerical mistake. I'd call their customer service in the morning and explain your problem. 1-800-NGC-COIN.
Nice coin! Are you collecting them by variety?
Apparently the eBay seller agreed. The listing has been pulled. :)
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