In PCGS slabs, the coin is surrounded by a flexible O-ring... it's kinda like silicone rubber. I don't know the exact material. It seems like...
Yes, it could effect them... it might damage your wife's high heels, and make for a very unpleasant evening. :hug:
Hard to say. Trade Dollars are NOTORIOUS for counterfeits; I suppose that's why the guy has the picture of it on the scale, since many...
Right on, brutha.
It's big of you to "make amends" - but hey - no harm, no foul. I don't think anyone was looking for an apology, certainly not I. It's all good !
Exactly. It might not be fair; I don't know, but ICG might be a great grading company. Maybe the best; I don't know. But my opinion doesn't...
When it comes to TPGs and the marketplace, my opinion has little weight compared to Market Perception. And it seems clear that it boils down to...
Sad, but true. I submitted 3 $50 gold Buffaloes to PCGS. Since most are PR69 DCAM, I looked them over VERY carefully before sending them in,...
And immoral women, too... the very few that braved the rough conditions. It was almost all men living in the deprivation - building railroads and...
I made no issue with the Teddy Roosevelt thing, which is accurate. My point was solely about the date 1908. There are no Saints with MCMVIII...
I am unaware of any 1908 $20s with Roman numerals; I thought they were all 1907. And the Roman numeral / Arabic numeral thing had nothing to do...
Sure. That's part of the legitimate cost of the coin. I wouldn't try that one. "Real" coin dealers deduct cost of travel to attend coin shows...
EXACTLY. The "burden of proof" is on YOU, brutha. The IRS doesn't have to prove what you bought it for. Keep all your receipts. Demand they give...
I also gotta say... some of the most hilarious threads are exposing bad E-bay deals. 1797 Trade Dollar... ouch.
Right on. I've bought a number of pieces of off E-bay. I've been very happy with PCGS and NGC slabs, and ANACS if the price is right. I have had...
Thank you. Truly a public service. ... a 1797 trade dollar ...:headbang: puh-leaze. Or police.
Great thread - tough call. Man, I really love all 3 denoms of Indian gold... Basically, America hit some big Home Runs with any series starting...
There's a lot of ways to get price estimates. Searching on-line auction records' completed listings is a great way. Also, PCGS publishes prices...
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