Very nice presentation, Dan. What's the government's current attitude toward vintage counterfeits? Do they even recognize them as counterfeits?...
Others have described the costs of submission. It's probably not cost-effective for a single inexpensive coin. You can save on postage to NGC if...
I agree with you, Doug. I was surprised when I joined cointalk that there were any ads allowed. As soon as exchange of money or goods is...
There is already a thread about how the principals of this company were accepting money for bullion but not delivering ... and now they have been...
Thanks for your reply, Doug. I don't dispute what you've written except the last sentence. Not really dispute ... don't yet accept. I'm still...
The auctions I've attended have been at shows and sparsely attended, and a great many of those in attendance appeared to be dealers. Not...
New meaning to "drop a dime." ;) Cal
I looked at the coin description on the NGC website, and there is no color designation there either. Appears some copper error coins get a color...
I don't know the mix of dealers versus collectors winning auctions. Is there data on this? I know plenty of collectors, including many on...
Doug, thanks for the analysis. However, I don't see how the majority of dealers can make most of the their profit selling to other dealers. I...
Thanks for showing this! Something like this has the potential to damage coins mechanically. If the area of maximal curvature had been over one...
Pretty much agree with you, Doug. I think the internet has had and will continue to have an effect on coin prices, but basic supply and demand...
Sorry, but post-mint alterations don't count. :( See original post. Cal
Yeah. Speciation has been changing for the last 2-3 decades. For centuries, it relied mostly on anatomy. Now DNA is considered as well. For...
Nope, they're both Bos taurus. Cal
OK. Done. Thanks. Cal
Here are the answers so far ... 16 species of mammals. If anyone knows of another, please post it. Great job! :) Cal badger beaver bison...
Ironically, the movie was filmed largely in Ireland. Click on the link below for Castle Trim, which should look familiar to those who have seen...
She hoarded lots of junk, but when she had to go to assisted living, a big pile of gold was found in the house. They're mostly modern UK coins....
Goat is close. A little more specific and name the coin. Cal
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