Pretty much the same for me. However, if coins that I want fall in price as much as my market holdings, then it's game-on again. Otherwise, it's...
Never occurred to me before, but slabs can be sanitized more easily than coins themselves. Yeah, coins can be dipped in 70% isopropanol without...
Sometimes correctly and on time. :) Cal
Looking over the letters, there is no definite statement that the blanks were run through the presses. There is a strong implication though...
Not in Judd either. If one surfaced, it would be a six-figure coin. Cal
Very interesting and thanks. I've never encountered the word "calorize" before. I'll have to work it into a conversation sometime. :) Have any...
Interesting, and I believe you. Are there any articles or documents on it? Cal
Although it is possible to aluminum-plate copper, I've never heard of an aluminum-plated copper coin. Typically, mints plate a more valuable...
I'm pretty sure Heritage and other auction houses don't base the decision to send "free" catalogs on the number of coins purchased in the previous...
Heritage has two types of auctions: weekly internet auctions and Signature auctions. Signature auctions are usually held in conjunction with...
I've looked at lots of PCGS-slabbed coins and only last week noticed that recently issued slabs are lettered on the edge of the narrow end nearest...
Problem is normal wear is mostly on the devices with little on the fields. So with wear, cleaning marks would disappear from devices but remain...
I've often thought the same. But I think the main reason they want the customer to put down a value is to limit their liability if the coin goes...
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