Glad to hear it. One thing to remember, though, is dealers are NOT collectors. They are expected to make offers on everything that comes...
OP, these things got off on tangents liek they usually do, (and I am a culprit usually as well, so I am not throwing stones). For your personal...
I have always felt that deals that you lose out on are very similar to gains and losses in investments. You need to gain like $8 to feel as good...
Most are bullion value only. For most modern coins, the premium for proof versus BU is lost the day you buy it, for things like these and...
Yup, that is the idea. Heck, I know I would learn a lot in such a collection too, so I was thinking the idea would kill quite a few birds at once....
Man, that brings back a painful memory. I did similar. I had a chance to buy 1/5 ounce world gold coins, (various countries and types), for $65...
Very pretty cent, but I bet cent collectors would value it higher if it were not toned. They are weird people who do not place additional value...
And this is why for the average Joe I say metal speculation is a game that is hard to beat the house on. Way too many people buy at too high of...
And it is a valid point, one that maybe we don't make enough. The main culprits on this board I believe are aware of this, but you are right many...
I am not. Looks like old cleaning and start of retoning to me, but these things are better determined in hand.
Ok, if you think that. I thought investment banks business model was to help find capital for businesses, they may have a treasury of stocks for...
As an aside, where at in Thailand? My wife and I have property in Lampang and are thinking of buying a place in Chiang Mai. My food bills in...
Who said they were keeping that risk Fatima? A bank's best position would be to sell both sides of the position and just keep the fees. That in my...
That has always been my view. If I owned large quantities of silver and had no idea of ever selling it, (think foreign countries), I sure as heck...
I agree very interesting. Usually when WWII comes up, people post coins from the "main actors" in the war in Europe, Germany, Italy, and USSR. I...
This is a popular way to collect world coins, and IMO a very cool one. When my son is older I plan on doing similar with him, but also...
I agree with use of PM but disagree on your point of gasoline. Stated in terms of inflation adjusted dollars, gasoline is not out of line at...
I will work on it. There are VOT and 2 soldier coins, but not exclusively at all. Actually, more campgates than Fel Temp, but all 4 types of Fel...
But the connotation of calling FRN's "fantasy money" is that they are false. What IS money? Its a means of exchanging goods and services. As such,...
Yep. Tim, take this seriously, work your tail off, and always have a positive attitude. A career at UPS could make your LIFE. This is real life,...
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