Slabs are neither gas-proof nor liquid-proof. They provide mechanical protection but not chemical protection. Cal
So block'em with your email reader. Gotta consider if the (free) benefit outweighs the irritation. I subscribe to CW and NN. Don't always...
For NGC and PCGS certified coins, recent auction prices from PCGS auctions prices realized website is the real world for the minimum price for...
Interesting. Tell and show us more. What does it look like, what's the diameter, what's the weight? Cal
I'm not a lowball or ASE collector. But I did buy one P01 seated liberty half and one MS70 ASE to show non-collectors and new collectors what...
If you have certain disabilities, there are some crimes you just shouldn't try to commit. :inpain: See link. Story thanks to Wayne Homren,...
Bought some ASEs from him in the 80's. No problems. Sold 'em long ago. Best wishes to his family and friends. Cal
Unfortunately, some older folks don't have the reasoning they used to have and were raised in an era before scammers were as common. It was also...
See if you can get in touch with Bob Evans, chief scientist for SS Central America hoard. His conservation lab is part of the PCGS complex. If...
Agree with the foregoing. Don't need a scope for coins unless you'll be doing very specialized research. Then you'll need a good, zoom binocular...
I too agree with @physics-fan3.14. But would add that in continuing your research, it's inevitable that certain coin types and series will appeal...
I don't have the answer. Might be Bactrian too or from that area. However, coin was struck without a collar. That usually means it's not...
Yes, a good safe will slow down or foil most burglars. But a burglar with experience will bypass alarms and get into almost any safe within an...
I considered having a substantial safe at home, but went with a small, cheap safe at home for cheap coins and temporary storage of expensive...
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