Even though I'm the one who started this thread I still agree with your statement. I just hope that the TPG's don't become so lax that their...
I have seen this discussed on a lot of threads and realize that there is a consensus that the standards loosened up around that time. There has...
This is what scares me. Then those of us who trusted the grades on the holders will be left holding the bag.
I was browsing completed auctions on Ebay today and came across the listing attached below. The coin was graded as a problem free MS63 in a new...
With all the venues available for selling coins with photos, wouldn't it make sense to sell coins on the sight unseen network only if the coin...
Several months ago I bought a Maple Leaf at a coin shop because the premium was a dollar lower than for an ASE. The dealer explained to me that...
At least for me, PCGS and eBay are the best thing that has happened to the hobby. Ebay provides more variety than any LCS, and PCGS (along with...
Coins that are otherwise extremely common (Silver Eagles, modern proofs, and most modern circulating coins) that are hyped by being slabbed in...
A New Jersey copper I just picked up that CBJesse was so kind to attribute for me as a Maris 48-g R1. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Jesse, Thanks for sharing such good information. It amazes me how much variety there is in early American coins. The surfaces looked rough when...
This New Jersey copper just came in the mail today and I was wondering if anyone could help me with its Maris number and rarity. It is my...
VF35/EF40 but details due to the green verdigris on the obverse.
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I came across this online brochure from Norges Bank that shows some very interesting new banknote designs. I was very impressed. Also attached...
Okay, so if I would have invested in gold at $1800 and now the price is $1200, are my assets still protected? That's almost as big of a drop as...
I have an S-31 graded G-4 by PCGS (in an old green holder nonetheless) with more wear on the reverse than yours. It has smoother surfaces and a...
I just picked up this Buffalo with deep gold toning and lustrous, glossy surfaces. Unfortunately these photos were the best I could do; the gold...
This just came in the mail today. I apologize for the poor photos but my iPhone camera was the only way I could accurately capture the color....
I was browsing completed auctions on Ebay and noticed this 1881S Morgan that was advertised as "MS66+ PL with Drilled Hole". I have to give the...
Okay, I was actually impressed with the toning on some of those coins even if they are Susan B's...
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