Belt. I wouldn't be too concerned about the rattle as long as I liked the coin. Just stop shaking it.
Yes. It's the reproduction from the 70s. I don't know how many were issued but there don't seem to be many medal collectors out there.
I have one for George Washington. I've tried to sell it a couple of times for a very nominal amount and it seems there is no resale value for it.
I buy coins already slabbed. I don't send them to be slabbed and the premium for already slabbed coins is small, or else I keep searching. My...
over-charge v. 1) to charge more than a posted or advertised price. From legal-dictionary.theonlinedictionary.com. But think what you want....
That's a very nice piece of American history!
It's amazing how some of these folks can attempt to pick your pocket and keep a straight face. During the summer I was talking to a dealer who...
Excellent display!!!
You have two great coins there.
Thanks for sharing your experience. A lot of people have strong opinions about this but unless they do what you did, a lot of mistakes are likely...
You missed the context again. I was responding to the comment directed to me that if someone's heirs were informed collectors who didn't need my...
Since I'm an economist by education, I prefer accuracy in the use of language as it applies to economic issues rather than just being...
No, you missed the point again. If you read the entire post, you will see that I was pointing out that there are reasons to buy slabbed coins...
I don't think the dictionary contains an economically correct definition because the word "excessive" is subjective and imprecise, but if it makes...
People occasionally arrive in this forum with the story, "My spouse died and left me several thousand coins. I need money but I don't have the...
Well, extortion involves force. Swindle implies you were cheated by not getting what you paid for. Overcharge means you ended up paying more...
I would add that in the absence of monopoly, gouging isn't possible. Demand for bullion is just extremely high, and the inelastic supply only...
Yes, we completely differ on this point. I don't consider anyone who doesn't happen to have an interest in coins to be a "dope," real or regular....
... and when your heir takes the coin and your written opinion to a dealer, the dealer will explain to them that your grading is off and the MS64...
Dave, thank you for taking the time for such a thoughtful response.
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