I have a few PCI slabs in front of me but they will remain intact. I'm sure they were a second tier grading company because so many folks say so,...
Mark, this information is extremely helpful.
I voted for airtites, but it really depends. I use airtites for coins with either high value or condition that needs to be preserved. I use 2X2s...
A large percentage of MS60-62 coins I look at appear to be AU coins to me. Usually I attribute this to my lack of understanding of exactly what...
If there are no comparable coins, the only way to establish a value is through a well advertised auction. Of course, then you won't own the coin...
I've never cracked out a coin, so I'll leave the explanation of the technique to others. I just want to say that you shouldn't apologize or feel...
It was probably when I discovered around age 12 that my local dealer was selling overgraded and overpriced coins to me. The result was that I...
Well, if your own personal system is based on opinion without standard rules or logic, then you are correct that no TPG will match your results.
I think you have to consider that this might not be a financial transaction as much as a desire to own something cool and decorative. It's tough...
The holder looks fine. Considering that you know a lot about the original source of the coin, it's most likely authentic and you probably can...
I think that's an overstatement. The average collector, including you and me, is unlikely to be better at grading than the folks at the major...
Ben, If you lie down for awhile and watch the news, the feeling will go away.:D
5) A kilo is 2.2 lbs. which narrows the gap a bit
That's a great story. Your son is at about the perfect age to learn a few business lessons as well as collect coins.
While it may not be legally fraud, I agree that it is somewhat deceptive unless they change the slab design so that collectors will know which...
The number one rule in business is -- protect the brand. Whenever a TPG does anything to boost current profits at the expense of the perception...
Since we are guessing, I expect gold to trade above $1000 and silver above $20 in 2008.
It doesn't look too bad. Leave it the way it is.
What coin did you clean? -- just curious.
I would be inclined to look at internet dealers to fill the holes. I think alaskacoinexchange.com has a good selection for moderate prices. I've...
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