Wow! I just finished reading this whole blog. I didn't realize how "in the dark" I am related to coin collecting, grading, and not knowing what...
I have been an accountant for over 35 years and love to see, feel, and/or smell currency, but my father helped me when I was a Boy Scout, trying...
I enjoy reading your information. I'm 71 and didn't know how much I didn't know until I read this blog. I don't know if any of you have been to...
I hope I'm not interrupting a "small" group. I didn't know where to post this, but I am addicted to commemorative coins from the mint. I was...
I can see both sides of the "coin". When I first started collecting coins, I bought a coin that looked pretty to me. It was a gold Liberty Head...
Wow! What a coin! I know how you feel. I went to an auction where they were selling a house and all of the furnishings. My second most important...
I really liked this blog. I learned a great deal. I started out about 10 years ago when I inherited half of my father's coin collection. It...
I guess I have a bit of larceny in me, but if I found a hoard, or even a bauble, I would not tell anyone, not even a member of family.
I read about that story a month or two ago. Is that the same hoard they say Jesse James hid? By the way, Furham. When were you with the...
You guys think you have it hard by missing a period. I'm married to a retired English teacher with a Masters Degree that used to grade my letters...
I'm a new collector of half dollar coins. I'm not much on Kennedys tho. I like the Walking Liberties and Franklin, but I take my time with both...
That is soooo COOL! I'm not into ancient coins, but I do like to look. Thanks so much.
The only thing that my wife is interested in, is how much did THAT coin cost?
I only go to ebay if I can't find what I am looking for anywhere else. I have some sellers that I keep an eye on to see what he/she has. I have...
The only time I ever got as giddy as I did yesterday was when I got one of the gold dimes. As far as the 5 ounce puck, I got a confirmation for...
My purchases have been all over the market. The only time that I didn't think I got a fair deal from ebay was when I first started and bought a...
I bought a MMIX W Ultra High Relief $20 Gold Double Eagle about 9 years ago from a dealer that bought it from one of his customers. It was sent...
I have way too many hobbies. I've only been in coins since about 2005 when my pappy died and I got half of his collection. Anyway, I have my...
How do you get toning on one side and not the other? I have a couple of Morgans that have about a quarter inch of toning on both sides of the...
I love these threads. I don't have a camera that will take detailed pictures. I would appreciate it if you could recommend a camera that a 71 year...
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