I accept that being at the encapsulation stage does not mean the coin crossed. However, it was sent-in with the stipulation that it could be...
When you look up progress of your coin through the grading process at pcgs.com, there is a blue progress bar that gets longer. First stage is...
There would probably be little price difference in simple chips and more complex, programmable chips when bought in quantity. PCGS could...
Below are some links that give info on NFC/RFID security protocols. If you think about it, a chip that sends out the same info every time it is...
The chip used on PCGS holders uses NFC (near field communication), which is an inductive field communication similar to wireless battery charging....
What will happen is that for heavily counterfeited slabs, dealers and auction houses and hopefully, collectors will buy only "chipped" slabs and...
Yeah, except these coins are in individual, sturdy, supplied-by-the-mint, plastic capsules. No chance of coins clashing together. Only clashing...
I buy a few coins issued by former USSR republics that are in original mint-issued plastic capsules. Usually, I buy on eBay from sellers in...
Yeah, and it get real interesting … shocking even … when a coin slips through the heating grid and contacts the grounded case of the toaster....
Yeah, I remember those days too. If you had a university account number, you could go to the stock room with a gallon jug, give the account...
Ten states ban the sale of 190 proof alcohol (like 190 Everclear) to regular folks. If you have a legitimate business or research need, you can...
[ATTACH] Afraid the vodka is 100 proof, which is 50% alcohol. Need Everclear if you want to approach 95%. 100% is absolute alcohol, which...
Can also get cheap vacuum pumps from Harbor Freight. Cal
Can speed up the process a lot if you have a vacuum pump and chamber. Applying a little heat (100 F) at same time can make it even faster. Be...
I had a look at FedEx restricted and prohibited items at https://www.easyship.com/blog/fedex-shipping-restrictions. Restricted items require a...
With every shipment. Value and method of shipment are what determine price of insurance. Cal
Yup, third party ... never through a shipping company (including USPS). Cal
The most secure way to ship coins in the U.S. is USPS registered mail. This mode has the cheapest insurance rate from my insurance company...
So, will I send my already-certified-some-with-green-stickers coins in for a CAC slab or a NGCX slab? How about neither! :stop: Cal
Look very carefully at the tax consequences of you selling versus your estate selling later. If your collection has gone up in value, you’ll...
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