At least your seller did the right thing, IMO.
AU 55 Looks like lots of luster breaks at 2 o'clock on the obverse. From the angle you took the photo it's tough to judge the contact marks....
I think most people who start in the hobby have this same thought, me included. Like we're smarter than the rest of them.... I learned very...
I agree with this advice and it stops me from buying middle of the road coins all the time. I just remind myself that I'd rather be patient and...
Agree about the battle scars, but I think the luster pulls the coin up a little. I'd be surprised if it got a 62.
This is a tough call for me. I neg'd a guy for lieing to me about a coin. I waited patiently (he claimed estate auction problem getting coin...
MS63, possible 64.
I agree with the majority. I don't care for painted/colored coins. Now, if you like it, then add it to your collection because that is all that...
Old rattler' + gold bean could mean a nice price above market.
Neil, well done. I put myself in the sellers shoes and realize it could happen. I would think the seller in turn should have offered you a 10%...
If you're not going to sell it, I don't think I would do either. I would just admire it's beauty. If you made me choose, I'd send it to CAC. A...
I saw sets like that for sale from someone who stored them in their FL garage. Can't say whether it's AT/NT, but storage conditions will affect...
A couple Peace Dollars as well. The '25 is from the 57th Street Hoard. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
These were all from the recent Stacks ANA auction. My first St. Gaudens... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Nice Morgans! I'd like to get a proof soon.
I'm still amazed everytime I type this.... 50! But feel and act much younger.
I don't know about you, but I want to get my hands on that "leading numismatic catalog" they have to determine their prices. I'd also like to get...
Too funny. If you read the description, it "may" have been used...blah, blah, blah...
I voted "Yes" because I believe it is POSSIBLE for a coin to retain its luster while in the ground, but only under certain conditions. Is it...
I've purchased from him off eBay with some mixed success. The Oregon Trail (1926) I bought from him came back from NGC and cleaned. I couldn't...
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