Impressive bit of research. Thanks. But also impressive is how much money auction companies and TPGs have made on many of these coins. Take the...
Anything visual can be copied fairly easily by pros. For real security, a chip is needed. If done right, it provides security that only a very...
You may not know it, but you can see the orders that PCGS has in progress or recently completed. Go to www.pcgs.com/shared-orders/. About 3,200...
Took at least two crazy bidders to get it that high because of the incremental process of bid increases that Heritage has. Bidders with lots of...
Should be aware that the PCGS price guide is retail prices ... what you'll pay to buy it ... you'll get less if you sell it. In addition, the...
Yes, that's an old theme, dating back to the Roman Republic and maybe earlier. Below is an image of a coin of Julius Caesar showing the same...
Above is true. However, if the only address you're given is a PO box (NGC for example), then USPS is the only option for shipping. Cal
There are really two kinds of safety when shipping coins: 1. Safety of the shipment itself … i.e. that it gets there intact. 2. Financial...
Have any old descriptions of security measures at ancient or medieval mints survived? I’m interested in defense against outside forces...
In the late 50s, Harry Winston donated the Hope Diamond, one of the world’s most valuable, to the Smithsonian Institution. How did he send it to...
Recently, I became aware that the Royal Australian Mint started issuing a series of 1 oz. bullion coins in 2019 that featured different species of...
I’ve sold coins via GC before and sent in a number of lots including some coins that were duplicates. In one case, they spread the selling over 3...
If you want shipping insurance, join N. America Collectors Assoc. Dues are $135 per year. The insurance rate chart is below. Few things about...
If you don't have private insurance, use USPS registered mail. It is without doubt the safest way, probably safer than hand delivering. My...
I'm looking for a reference book on Australian coins. All types of coins (circulating, proof, commems, bullion, etc.), mostly 20th and 21st...
There are other companies or individuals who do stickering to indicate a coin is solid or better for the grade. Rick Snow has an Eagle Eye...
So, why no indictments for fraud, theft, etc.? The fine likely won't do much. The guilty parties probably have millions squirreled away...
Jim, We live in a similar situation … in the country, 3/8 mile down a gravel road from the main road where the PO boxes are. Turns out the about...
My experience with PCGS is that if there is a mistake on an order that they notice, like on shipping, value, tier, acceptable grade range,...
I've seen slabs dropped on concrete floors many times at shows. Includes seeing entire boxes accidentally dumped on the floor. Some dealers...
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