PM's historically have never been great investments. They are a hedge against the ish hitting the fan. It's like buying inexpensive puts to...
True, we aren't Venezuela (yet). The fact remains, the .Gov just kept the currency printing presses going whrrrrrrrrr since 2020. It is a tough...
It's directly related. When currency becomes devalued, PMs become more valuable. PM's haven't as much made REAL gains as the $ has lost it's...
I still don't understand why chop marks on trade dollars can add value to them while counterstamps are just considered PMD?
I have never ventured over to GC, afraid to. How much or what percentage is the hidden buyer's fee?
Well I have to agree to disagree. I have quite a few that are quarantined to the bullion pile. :D
You are correct, those are not my pictures. :D I just downloaded sellers pics and edited the last one with paint to point out clashes. Until I...
Nice. Isn't is crazy when a coin sells for less than what grading fees are? :eek:
I'm the same. Works out for me, toned coins always cost a lot more money and are more highly sought after. More blast white coins with blazing...
The black circles? I did that with MS Paint. Here's the link. https://vamworld.com/wiki/1886-P_VAM-1C
Normally I don't. This one sort of caught my eye. I think it is another 86 VAM 1-C. I circled the pickup points on the reverse. It is hard to see...
All very good answers. I'll start using the clock method in the future. Then there is zero confusion.
Thank you for your well thought out answer. You are the first person to attempt it, I've asked before. Like me and most people, nobody really...
Collecting nut it's actually 7 over 4. The reason you can't see them well is why they call this "weak" and not "strong". My other 7/8 is slabbed...
When discussing details for any coin, which side is left or right? When looking at a coin, it's left side (to our view) is the coin itself's right...
@johnmilton You are a dealer correct? I have a related question about cracking out vs asking for reconsideration or crossing over for grades....
:p Good news! When you turn 65 you won't need one! (at least not in my state):D
Pan fried mountain trout are delicious, I would have kept a couple.:D
I forgot, regarding the fishing antedote. The thrill isn't in actual owning a fish, it's the hunt, hooking up, and weighing the result that gets...
I could have done the same a long time ago, but would not be pleased at looking what I got. :D I just don't like ugly coins.
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