The reason he's reluctant, is because he thinks you are another dealer. The dealer in a neighborhood all know each other after a spell. When the...
Well, you did say soap and water was cleaning the coin...and there isn't a chemical reaction between soap and silver. However acetone does form a...
You didn't like the Lincoln?
I've seen come amazingly beautiful toned coins, green with blue and red swirls. I also saw a Franklin half that was listed as toned, but it was...
If you are using concentrated NH3, I suggest you use gloves and an apron. I wouldn't want to get any of that stuff on me....sound more dangerous...
Acetone. OC(CH3)2. Silver. AG. Silver acetate. (AgC2H3O2)......it's obvious to me, a chemical reaction takes place.
Learned about this working for a local Jewelers as a young man. Was told the code and was told 50% over the value listed on the back would be...
The price alone should of told you something. If you don't know the actual cost of a real specimen, don't buy it. Especially Trade dollars, the...
I think she is a scout mother. I think the young one is a boy. Moms can be scout mothers, you know. I don't think they are trying to say the...
My guess is none. They use a lead alloy that has the same density as silver, and then likely silver plate it, so it looks silvery. BTW, trade...
I'm not sure if that is damage, or a poor strike. The ridge in back doesn't appear to be as round as on the front. My guess is it is a VF-20, at...
Why are you asking the grade and value of a coin that is slabbed? Can't you look it up?
Oh, come on. First of all, Morgan dollars aren't in circulation anymore....so does that law even apply. And if they are still in circulation,...
I can make out Zinc. My guess is that someone dropped this coin in acid to clean it. Most people don't know that in 1982 the copper coins became...
If inflation were the only driver in the price, I would agree to that. Don't forget about the industrial uses of silver. As the economy picks...
Interesting that you say that, because the exact opposite thing happened in '79. When the price was going through the roof, so many people wanted...
Calling around is a good strategy, not only for selling, but for buying as well. If you call a dealer, they are much more likely to offer you a...
Gold and silver are somewhat seasonal. The gold season is ending, and the silver season is beginning. We already saw the advancement of gold,...
Cloudsweeper, you and I are definitely different types of investors. While I respect your opinion, I don't agree with it. I think that is a very...
Sweet find!
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