I'd like to invite folks to read post #19 in this thread. And just as a reminder, try reading this part twice !
To say I get that cannot be overstated. It's one of the hallmarks of coin collectors. But if ya give it a try you'll find that my suggestion...
This one sentence is kinda your problem, and it's a rather common problem. But why is it a problem ? Well, because it's kind of at odds with...
There's one other thing I forgot to mention Cal, something that I think most collectors aren't even aware of. Large dealers and the major auction...
Nobody denies that, least of all me ! But denying your own responsibility, saying something like - it's all his fault ! - and that's what many...
Hmmmm, Jeff are you forgetting something ? I sold my last collection, in its entirety, in 2006. Haven't bought a single coin since. And yet here I...
Brian, you can't protect people from themselves, it is an effort in futility. It simply cannot be done. I've spent 16 years trying to help...
There was a time that I was shocked too. But after it seeing them do stuff like this sooooooooooo many times - I got over being shocked anymore...
Which is exactly why most dealers know better than to even try to buy coins there. :) Like I said before, they may look from to time to see if...
Asking is the best way to find out. But you also have to ask the dealers themselves. And, the power of observation - use your eyes and head. For...
Howdy Joy - As said, you didn't really do anything "wrong" per se by posting this in the General Discussion section. It's just that the G.D....
Your choice of course, but you will be in effect flushing a $100 down the toilet - for nothing. And that is likely more than the 2 coins combined...
Harshly cleaned on both. Problem coin slab in other words.
I think you're right, but that doesn't mean they are. I used to buy and sell coins all the time, especially coins I had no intention at all of...
He was, and he is missed. Also, be aware there's plenty more of Clinker's posts to find, beyond those in his memoriam section. All you have to do...
Actually it has more to do with how I define a coin dealer. And unless I am mistaken, he doesn't fit the bill. To me a coin dealer is one who...
There might be some die polish lines there but I believe the majority of them are hairlines. There's some patches of hairlines on the rev as well.
Sure some dealers buy stuff they find on ebay, but I'd say they are few and far between because they simply know better. I can't give ya exact...
I'd like to add an additional example of what I'm saying here. You walk out of the grocery store or Walmart. And on your way to the car you see...
I don't think that's what she's saying at all ! I read her comments quite differently. I don't see where she is condoning the actions of the bad...
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