I've shipped 100s of coins like that, and I haven't had the first one damaged or missing from the envelope. My sales are almost all Cents, and I...
If it's a single raw coin, and it's not a high value piece, I stick it in a small coin bag and ship it in a regular envelope with a stamp. For...
From the photos I don't see anything that screams fake. Whatever you do though, don't let a jeweler get hold of it.:welcome:
What would you say the average value of the coins you're looking to sell would be? As for minor stuff, I put it in an envelope and mail it USPS...
Ethics based on presumptions are just so confusing. Now I'm not going to know how to treat my closest dealer who knows less than I do about...
Looking at that new picture, I would agree. Nice find.
Green, you just described every woman I've ever dated. One can try though. :thumb:
Here's a question: Would this not be covered by the ANACS guarantee? Why couldn't the seller file a beef with ANACS to get reimbursed the...
And if the dies showed wear before they even started making coins, then that would be an error in manufacturing. Then we'd have a die variety...
Then by your definition, a die polish line would be a mint error. The difference is that the mint would say that it was an absolute mistake on...
I could be misunderstanding it too, and it may be that Mike didn't ask the dealer point-blank about that. If the seller asked the dealer's...
I'm talking about wear and tear on the dies themselves. What are the normal tolerances for the mint? If the mint sees a ridge line from...
And that's why I've repeatedly stated the caveat that as long as their was no dishonesty or fraud involved. The way I understand this situation,...
Anything that is used is going to show wear and tear. This is an unavoidable process, and the mint doesn't even attempt the impossibility of...
As for the obverse, it's just heavy peripheral die deterioration. The reverse looks like RDV-005 to me.
+1. Here's a simple sentence that cuts straight to the premise involved.
My final point is that everyone who makes a purchase, especially dealers, feel(hopefully) that they got a good deal on it and that they could flip...
I personally like it, but I like unique coins. I should also point out that while I believe it was struck through grease, I have also seen...
Looks like a filled die. For a semi-key like the 1909-S it's not going to add a premium, and will probably even detract from the appeal to a...
Is the seller asking the dealer what the value is, or is he saying he wants to sell the coin for a certain price? If I go to buy a 1999 Proof...
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