The Blue Book has wholesale prices, in other words what you might expect a dealer to give you if you wanted to sell. The Red Book is retail...
Like others have said, collect what makes you happy. I will throw out a word of caution about modern mint sets, though....some people believe...
Based on your reply, Doug, I found that I was just too far away from the light source when looking here at home. Holding the coin real close to...
I just received a coin (internet purchase) that has very noticeable hairline scratches when looking through a 10x loupe. But I can only see them...
Glad to hear that, Hobo. I should be set to wheel & deal after this, along with the other two courses that RiverGuy and I are taking!
The Summer Seminar is an absolute blast. Have you looked into attending under a YN scholarship? Too late for this year of course, but maybe set...
Sounds good!
I'll be there for Week 1. Riverguy, great minds think alike! LOL. I am taking the same two classes you are! Plus the negotiating evening seminar.
Wow! Beautiful!
Where?
Before I read your pros & cons list, I picked the 1912...then your list confirms it. What jumped out at me about the '10 was the gold tone on the...
No taxes on coins/bullion in Arizona.
Bruce, I'd really like to read your articles on early proofs. A google search did not turn up anything...do you have a link to the articles you...
My WAG's-- MS67 - 1922 MS66 - 1926D MS65 - 1923S MS64 - 1934D MS63 - 1934S
Gainesville Coins is advertising them for $5.75/oz over spot, no minimum.
Hi Trish-- The big pitfalls to watch out for (on ebay, not with Provident/Apmex/Tulving) are talked about here: http://www.cointalk.com/t134908/...
Well, on this particular auction it is clear that you are buying 8 troy oz. Seller says it is troy, along with the certificate. As was mentioned...
Woody-ness shows up better in hand than in this pic-- [ATTACH]
OK, then, I've written what the sign should say: "The coins from this machine are circulating coins. Although they have never entered...
I can't figure out what the sign is trying to differentiate. Yes, my understanding is that the numismatic definition of Uncirculated is no sign...
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