Both the seated half dime and seated dime series are extremely collectible, with many good values in each . . . just don't be married to the...
Another major counterfeiting effort . . . http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/03/feds_uncover_scheme_to_defraud_us_mint_out_of_54m.html This...
The OP asked "How should I handle modern 'investment coins' from the US Mint?" I handle almost all coins by the edge, but I think i would handle...
1870-S Half Dime
Repaired?
The buyer finally came through with the deposit without me prodding him for it. I'm glad I waited long enough for him to do that on his own....
A little self-promotion on Black Friday . . . ToughCOINS Gift Certificates for Christmas stockings . . ....
I was introduced to collecting by the Vietnam Veteran who lived in the apartment next door. He had only daughters with no interest in coins, and...
Now, THAT'S FUNNY !
Many do, but subsequently get dipped because most dealers don't feel the gold is as widely marketable when original. That's because most...
Do you mind my asking how much it was that you decided not to spend?
Thanks, I'll add that as an option.
An old customer contacted me last week about a coin I had listed online and asked if he could leave an immediate deposit on it and pay the balance...
Old white ANACS holders drop in too loosely, and shift all over the place. Newer Blue or Gold holders fit fine. NGC holders are too tall, and...
I won't identify all suspect areas, but the mintmark alone should tell all potential buyers that this is not a genuine mint product.
I'm not sure what it's worth in the minds if others, but I call it "neat".
This is a most disturbing development. In all likelihood, there are hundreds, if not thousands of these already floating around, all with the...
@ Bullibags . . . Be careful with your assumptions . . . yes, an ultrasonic tester will differentiate between gold and tungsten of the same...
Nope, everything looks fine to me.
From the above posts, I get the impression the buyer committed to the purchase before contacting you, and tried to add more conditions to the sale...
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