I'm not familiar with the sophistication of the wireless responder available in newer PCGS slabs. It's certainly possible to put in a responder...
I think embedded wireless responders in slabs will pretty much defeat slab counterfeiting. I won't say it's absolutely true. But if done...
Three most important things in determining market value of US coin within type, year and mint. slab grade, slab grade, slab grade Cal
For those who think pre-TPG days were the good ole days ... nope ... selective memory or good luck. I started with US coins in the early 1980's....
Get a Channellock 148-10 end nippers or similar. See pic. About $23 on Amazon. Safe for the coin and very useful tool for other things. Only...
Randy, Sorry to hear you took a dive, but glad you're still with us. Get well soon. If it was an extension ladder, consider getting a...
Drunk bidding? Friends don't allow friends to bid drunk ... maybe he/she doesn't have any. o_O Cal
Yes. Older, rare coins do get a more generous treatment from the grading services. They will often get a pass on things that would bring a...
I believe the New Rochelle half dollar was the first U.S. coin designed by a woman. I own only one classic silver commemorative ... and it's this...
So if you crack'em out, put'em in flips, fill out the form specifying the correct mint for each, and send'em for grading, ... how's it gonna be...
There were only 500 of the Niue chess coins minted (all 2018). Turned out to be very popular. Expect to pay $350-450 if you want one. Have...
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I hear and see this all the time and find it irritating. If it's better, why don't you send it in for a regrade or at least to CAC? As a dealer,...
Grading is a subjective activity. The same person grading the same coin over and over with an interval to allow forgetfulness will not always...
Supposedly when CAC awards a green sticker, it means the coin is solid for the grade disregarding any plus or star that might be present. In...
It's not a matter of "right". With a 70-point scale with some half-grades (i.e. pluses), there will be variation. One person grading the same...
The Victoria gothic crown is definitely in my top ten most beautiful modern (as opposed to ancient) coins. Others would be the British Una and...
HA does survey at least part of the customer base on an annual basis. I've been asked to participate several times. To encourage compliance,...
I agree folks that own a 5-figure coin will likely have enough liquid assets to last a few months. But the economic downturn will last a lot...
If the recession is significantly worse than 2008, good chance mid-priced coins will decline in value. It will take a while for folks who are...
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