It's a better-date coin so it is probably worth keeping. Most people aren't going to get an uncirculated version so it is one of those coins that...
After reading this thread, I think I'll avoid buying coins on Ebay, and maybe stick to slabs from reputable companies. Pins, coin cleaner,...
I think you are wrong, Condor. Judging from the excellent and informative response, I would say you are one of the best people to ask about this....
I'm particularly interested in who gets the number five spot since most people seem to agree on one through four, but not the order. Not having...
Considering that it is summer, and people have other things going on such as vacations, and the fact that the initial mailing appears to have gone...
I don't understand why so many companies seem to "choose" to be second tier TPGs. They have to do everything that a top tier company does. The...
That was a great deal, assuming they weren't your only set of golf clubs. :)
That's a pretty complicated question so I can't even vote on it. My uncle collected coins and my cousin used to show many of them to me. My...
I've always liked high grade circulated coins better than uncirculated. It's a character flaw I can't shake. That's a very nice coin!
This is a great post! There is a lot of wisdom here.
You'll probably get more ounces for your money with the ETF. It also solves the storage problem. Also, when you go to sell, the bid/ask spread...
High energy prices are reducing discretionary income. Many coin prices have increased a lot over the past few years. The market just might be...
I don't classify washing off dirt as "cleaning" as it is typically defined. Just do it very gently as described by others above. Most circulated...
I'm not really into building sets. I think the only completed sets I have are the Silver American Eagle and the silver Roosevelt dimes from 1946...
Would PCI be considered the "5th best" grading service after PCGS, NGC, ICG and ANACS? An even more remarkable observation is that there are so...
Many people here [wisely] advise against collecting purely for resale value. "Collect what you like" is repeated often. "Don't confuse...
Speedy, good observation
So far the certification craze hasn't taken hold in the token world, and people aren't paying huge premiums for small differences in condition....
I completely agree with this whenever it is possible, even if there is a small additional charge for it. And, ProofRon, you are not a dummy and...
I don't like the idea of using any sort of chemical cleaner on a copper coin. I like Just Carl's suggestion best. An off-the-wall idea would be...
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