Most serious capped bust half collectors scorn slabbed halves. It impedes inspection and study of the whole coin. That is why you don't see many...
If you ask TPG advocates, they claim there is no premium for slabbed coins, so theoretically it's not a very sound business plan. But, thats all...
I'm curious as to how cleaned and damaged coins ended up in the slabs you mentioned.
Low end F at best.
Heritage isn't a free appraisals business. You'll find most coin dealers would have given you the same answer as Heritage. Guy
If Reuben's theory is true, then the largest auction market on earth, which is antiques, doesn't exist. Hmmm...I guess trillions of dollars...
Lawer jokes aside, the guy claiming patent infringement sounds deleirious, at best. Guy
My wife doesn't understand my hobby, nor does she try to. I spend my money on coins and she spends hers on unique jewelry. That way we're both...
Large cents. Nearly done with basic date run, need about five more, but also work on varieties, in which I need a whole lot more. Never plan on...
I guess the same thing makes these albums rare is the same thing that makes many coins rare...availability and demand. I have half a dozen LOC...
I wouldn't mind writing a book or two on numismatics. But to be honest, there aren't many numismatic writers that can earn a living doing so. Guy
The painting was insured for $100 million in 1963 and estimated to be valued at over $700 million. Redwin could buy two of them at that discounted...
The value is in the journey and the experience, not in the object. Once I am gone the value for me is gone, but it is just beginning for someone...
Excellent write-up, as always, Charmy. I wonder if Jim will let me live in his pool house?! Guy
I don't think I'd trade any of my coins either. But, if I decided I didn't like collecting anymore, my most expensive coin wouldn't buy me a house...
Don't worry. As luck would have it, zombies prefer plastic to cash. Your stash is safe. You on the other hand...
Realistic you say? Well, ok, fair enough. I'd actually be safe as I live in a James Bond type undersea lair, complete with shark tank and a coin...
Speak for yourselves. I'd be safe and sound, along with my valuables, in my EMP resistant nuclear powered spaceship jetting off to one of my many...
Here's my question....they mint tens of billions of cents yearly. People don't use them. So, where are they? Attrition may account for a miniscule...
Mintage has nothing to do with value. If there's little demand, theres little value. Guy
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