Zaneman, You're a class act and a credit to the hobby. But when someone says "unscrupulous" and "dealer" aren't they just repeating themselves?
I don't think it's damaged, but dipping is the same as wear to me. If it removes luster the way circulation does, it should be treated as wear to...
It sounds like this is a non-starter as far as numismatic coins go.
I'm not a big fan of online auctions for anything that has a high value. There are too many potential pitfalls as pointed out above. I'd prefer...
I received my 2006 ASEs and they are dinged up as pointed out by others. But they were purchased as bullion coins, not as high grade mint state...
Nice scans. I think you'll have a lot of fun with this machine. I would lean toward VF, but I'm not a skilled grader and I have a habit of being...
There are too many commems. It's time for a US palladium coin.
God bless Steve.
Since it is frequently the item that is least popular now that eventually becomes the desired collectible of the future, I see nothing wrong with...
I like the founding father reverse. The Mint has been getting lazy and it finally looks like they put some work into a commem.
Pure art.
I've been very happy putting medium quality coins into 2x2s into the Harris 60 space coin wallets. They are more compact than binders and display...
If you go to jpscorner.com and click on "coin wallets" on the left side, you will see a variety of storage methods for 2X2s.
YN, you could be right for the short run. However, nobody can find, permit, finance, develop and operate a silver mine at those prices, and...
I have a few colorized American Silver Eagle coins. But I paid the same price that I would for a plain bullion coin. It's just another way to...
I received email notice from Mintproducts that my ASEs were shipped yesterday, so I'll take a close look when they arrive.
Hopefully it will become easier over time to have problem coins graded in some manner with the problem described and disclosed. They are going to...
I would try mintproducts.com. I'm not sure you will get a better deal on Ebay because a lot of people can't, won't, or will overprice the...
I would say the liberty head $20 gold. The design is pure strength and confidence.
I think it is worth experimenting with ultrasonic cleaners, high pressure steam, and even microcrystalline wax. I think a lot of people are...
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