@KBBPLL . Yes. I have always thought the fees they charge to attribute coins has always had an off putting affect. james
@Dougmeister . Did you see my list of possible dealers in your other post? James
I also did a search and found that PCGS has certified 6 coins as a 303, NGC none and ANAC has 1 listed. I don't think VSS offers a searchable...
Nothing I have to say is relevant to the more involved discussion going on. I did get my coin in hand and it is the 303 variety with the...
I hope I am misunderstanding things but it sounds very anti-climatic if you don't get to see the actual coin at the time of opening. Sounds more...
One last source I forgot to mention. Stacks/Bowers Auctions sometimes has exceptional coins. Be aware of their Fee structure and don't be...
I did a quick check. here are a few of my secondary sources: Harlan J. Berk Northern Nevada Coin The Reeded Edge In God We Trust...
I cannot say for sure since I do not collect those but here are a few dealers I would consider: David Khan Gerry Fortin Coast to Coast...
@KBBPLL . To be honest I have almost trained myself to ignore AU-58 coins because there seems to be a large group of collectors who focus on just...
I hope some of you are willing to share the "opening" online. Us Dutch people love to live vicariously. James
Actually I blame one of my Grandpas. He got in the thick hair line and ignored the good pancreas line completely. Lol. James
well my genie gave me a 50 person out of 1 billion chronic health condition so were not on speaking terms. James
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Early bragging rights. Won second coin for my small white ANAC set. It is a very common date but I'm a sucker for that aquamarine type toning....
I found A Buyers Guide to SILVER DOLLARS & TRADE DOLLARS by Q. David Bowers invaluable during my Dollar craze. Gives a break down of certified...
The only thing I would like to mention is that sometimes you have to go where the coins are. I LOVE Great Collections but they are just one...
I will enter on behalf of @The Half Dime . i know he has won before but that is OK. I don't think winning before violates your rules. james
@justafarmer . I don't know what CAD is but that is pretty cool. Once I get the coin I am going to add it to a small group of coins I am sending...
@KBBPLL . Thanks for the information. Don't mean to be such a pest but I'm weak at mathamatics. not even sure I spelled it right. james
Not a lot of respect going on for your wife so far. I have been married 45 years and will say straight out honesty is usually your best option....
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