If you're an ANA member you don't have to join NGC to submit coins; just fill out a form.
I agree with much of what you said. I personally started collecting coins as a teenager and then pretty much stopped for college and then family...
If you are talking about the most rare and expensive coins then yes, only a very few can afford to buy them. However, there are less rare and...
I forgot all about those times and having to wear school directed gym clothes. Half the time the jocks didn't have to dress or participate in...
In not to many years I'll be a 70 and definitely not MS; maybe BS.
Part of the problem is that most people either don't know how to grade or aren't confident in their grading skills. As one can see from auctions...
I guess they'll be in the safe for eternity.
That's why I collect as a hobby, not to make money. The collection I helped sell had 5 proof and 5 mint sets each year from 1968 - 2000; talk...
I thought I was a collector a while back but realized I had accumulated a lot of stuff. I have sold most of this and my goal is to focus on a...
I'm helping an elderly lady sell her late mothers coin collection. Most of the collection contained modern coins and common silver and gold...
Must have been one heckler of a party.
But where has he gone? I live in a rural area far away from any major cities. Online courses benefit everyone, not just those in major...
I just read her letter and had no problem understanding her position. I don't know her so I didn't begin reading her letter with any bias. Sure,...
Blue book is $60. I'm not sure how much it differs from the current grey sheet.
When grading Lincoln wheat cents look for the amount of wear on the wheat ears on the reverse. Your 1931-S shows a lot of wear as some of the...
I hope you enjoy finding out more about coins. No matter how well someone thinks they are educated there's always something more to learn....
There's some good info online. Here's one link that seems good. https://www.thespruce.com/lincoln-wheat-penny-grade-768392 and another...
There are several good books on how to grade Lincoln cents. The one I use is the "Grading Standards for United States Coins by the American...
What do think the grades are for these coins? A higher grade 14-D can push $1000. The early S mints can bring over $100 each in decent grades.
I would call the 1914-D a key as well; especially in higher grades. The 1909 - 1915 S mint coins are also valuable; especially in higher grades....
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