Another very interesting conversation. Thanks for starting this one, Jaelus.
I try to solve "that problem" by getting to know my series of coins that I collect better than the dealers who are trying to sell them to me. And...
That would be a People's Republic of China coin-slab box, ...except half of the mics and cameras in them wouldn't work. This North Korean slab...
That would make it really snazzy, for sure... Alas, no. Here, take a...
Hey, it's Sapsali leather. Get it right. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapsali
Aw, snap! That would be kool, too. Three portraits of the bloody-minded Kim family leaders on the inside top cover of that box! That way, when...
Seriously, what was wrong with that 1807? I liked that look of that one, but then again, I'm not a bust half collector. And I have no "problem"...
I thought some of you might like to see this item. Perhaps you've seen it already? A "soft" velvet-lined and faux-leather exterior container for...
I'd like to know more about Japan Mint Bureau mint sets. I wrote this article on Bank of Korea mint sets, and Japan has a much longer history of...
...here's someone who understands how to enjoy coins. Notice how it doesn't take too much effort. Just eclectic tastes. It isn't the only way,...
Well, I bet you don't: 1) have motorbikes 2) have futbol skills (girls only like guys who have great skills...) 3) have BMWs 4) party on yachts...
Agreed. After all, they are CAST coins! Casting is how many fakes are made(!), so collecting numbers of coins that were made in the exact same...
You, Sir, are an Olympian god.
Touché...
...along with those who get off on their "guilty pleasures." Yeah, I'm not really here for that.
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Or to caption that photo: "A PCG-WHAT?! M.S.sixty-WHAT!? A friggin’ full-steps Jeff Nickel-WHAT!?? For HOW MUCH?! ARE YA OUTTA YER MIND?"
I like the ones that are... I have benefitted from them for sure.
Awesome. These Bhutan pieces have amazing designs...
Something I saw on Facebook, but I think it may be a little too late for the folks assembled here at CT. I thought you might enjoy this one...
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