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I think that for silver coins, sulfur is the enemy. Sulfur turns the coins a nasty tone and starts their path to ruin.
That coin is NOT slabbed. They used an old broken slab as a holder and made their own label. and the date looks doctored... I can't see the shape...
I don't know where you got this idea, tommy... I think that melt coins are very collectible and have recommended to many new collectors that they...
I disagree. Junk silver is any coin that can be sold at the value of the silver it contains. This includes 40% silver quarters, halves, and...
Your coins will likely only sell for melt value, but I have seen people hype their coins and get more. Typically, higher prices are more common...
got two words for ya... Jim Fixx
no, actually, you can usually find a deal at a show
there are local shows here in the Chicago area almost every weekend. The NOISE show happens once a month, there's a show in Itasca, and all are...
I might be interested in purchasing 1 or 2 of them. PM me if you're interested.
Rick: Are you sure it's a proof and not a circulation strike S mint?
In Illinois (where I live) we don't have sales tax on coins. So, there is zero impact to buying them in person vs. online.
People often complain that there are fewer and fewer local brick and mortar coin stores in their towns. The fact is that if you don't use them,...
How about this idea... Buy locally and sell online. It still helps your local economy but gives you the best deal.
Let me preface this by saying this: this is only my opinion. Whenever possible, do business face to face with local merchants. That way, you...
At the coin shop where I work we sell 1 oz gold eagles at $65 over spot and buy them at spot, so I think you're ok with the prices you've found.
welcome to CT, Scotty
I was assuming the exact opposite, TC. I think that all Mint packaged coins were satin finish when sold in a set. Which means that the...
Can you post a picture of the certificate? I have seen two different types of certificates from GSA Morgans. They can be difficult to...
Well, regardless of it's legal tender status it would be foolish to spend a 90% silver quarter for face value, don't you think?
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