Ya know, sometimes those coins / tokens that "nobody knows what the heck they are" turn out to be something big ! I would hold onto that one, no...
now THAT is funny ! :rolleyes:
Isn't this a bit overly harsh ? Killing the hobby ? The hobby appears to be thriving. The mint is providing products someone wants. That's not...
I'll sum up my thoughts... "That can't be real, because if it was, it would be worth a lot of money !" :smile Yes... No... Probably... Yes...
For some of us, that set would be worth big money today ! :rolleyes:
I wanna be "the first kid on my block" !!! It's on the way...
I'm sure that's true. But for most series, keys are much, much more than $10. In fact, with coins so low-priced, the concept of "key" really...
If that works for you, great. I wish you well. And yes, keys often do well... but only of you got a good buy in the first place. And I stand by...
Here's a few copies on Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Catalog-Encyclopedia-Morgan-Dollars/dp/1880731118/ref=ed_oe_p Yes, many...
I've studied up, but I don't know enough. I'm gonna do like Hobo did... I'm going to take a class next summer. Sounded like he really enjoyed it...
I hear this a lot, and I understand the logic. However, I do have one problem with it : You're buying the most expensive coin when you are least...
I did ... once. From the UK. Dude never shipped the coin. Took me months to get some of my money back, and even then only got about 70% (Ebay +...
Kanga has got it right. You aren't forced to do anything. Yes, you define the boundaries of your type set the way you like... and that may...
Totally agree. I bought one (1) NNC slab long ago. 'Twas an education. Lesson one - never trust Brand X slabs. NNC = garbage. If it's a good...
...which did not destroy the hobby. Counterfeits, forgeries, and other hustles have always been a problem for all collectibles - not just coins....
I like working with kids and find coins to be an excellent educational tool. Someday, I'll quit procrastinating and post up a great anecdote...
Gotta love those 3cS coins ! The nick distracts, but I don't think it precludes a grade from a top tier. The surfaces, however, probably do....
You bet they will.
Thanks ! $2500 is pretty good. That covers most stuff. I'll keep that in mind...
"Encyclopedia of Morgan and Peace Dollars" by Van Allen / Mallis. This is where the term VAM comes from. VAM numbers identify various Morgan /...
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