This is a very important point. For instance - consider two coins, both market graded XF45. One has a bit of wear, enough to show XF45...
There's a big difference between a rim nick and a rim bump. This Morgan has a rim bump, which is far more serious. A nick is a small cut, and...
I'm not saving so much as selling. Mostly duplicates, but some nice first-stringers as well. Some big shows / auctions coming up in August and...
Good answer !
"Gold sticker" means "exceeds standards" ? I've never seen a gold sticker. I suppose they don't last long; the coin gets sent in for an upgrade....
I notice a big difference in success rate PCGS (more than 2/3) vs. NGC (less than half). What, if any, lesson do you draw from that (since you...
Hmmm. I've often thought there is more to it than that. Here's what I mean... the flow-through of coins at CAC is miniscule compared to NGC /...
I suppose "the bad" is the chance of failing The Sticker Test, and the whole world knowing it ? If so, could the publication of failed attempt...
Hey guys, With the CAC being a hot topic these days, I thought I would stir the pot just a little more... Any concerns about hustles with the...
The suspense is killing me ! I gotta know...
Well, we certainly had an interesting thread about the CAC recently. Turns out they now have their census report online ! Here it is :...
Don't be so hard on yourself ! OOOOOPS I'm sorry ... you said "gilt", not "guilt" :cool: :headbang: :crying:
Here's a 66... http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1124&Lot_No=2049 Note the leaves in the upper right part of the leaves. See...
I can easily see this one pulling down an MS65 from PCGS. I have seen lesser coins in PCGS MS65 plastic. That's a really remarkable strike on the...
My understanding is "gilt" is gold-plated. Yes, HT258-B is r.8 gilt. But this doesn't appear to be gilt; it appears to be copper. Does it have a...
ID is : CWT 890B-1b. Rarity 1. Struck in brass with a plain edge. Values are : VG $7; VF $12; EF $14; UNC $25 Next !
I'M IN !!!! par-TAY !!! Can't wait. They are ? Plenty of tickets from Austin to LAX for $200 - $300.
I have heard this as well. The Tinman (worker) ? He needs a brain. The Cowardly Lion ? I heard it was politicians in general... they talk big, but...
Has anyone ever published a "quick finder's guide" to Overton varieties a la the "quick finder's guides" in the Half Dime, Noyes, and Reiver books...
Fantastic ! Congratulations ! :thumb: ;) :thumb:
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