There is something sinister about the ebay live auctions, in my opinion. I don't know what goes on behind the scenes, but the first time I saw...
At my old bank, they didn't even keep supplies of halves, which I used to look through for Franklins and 40% Kennedys. But I changed banks and...
Although they are not really commemorative coins, and aren't numismatic coins, and in some circles don't even count as coins except for the shape,...
I've purchased a couple of coins from Littleton. Their prices seemed high, but the quality was very good. Nothing can replace going to a coin...
Here is a "beginner's" answer. When I see a photo of a high grade mint state coin that is completely toned, I can't even figure out how the...
Errorcoins, It sounds like you received an undeserved negative. I think most people understand that sellers use the postage to cover the ebay...
I actually began my slow return to collecting via the investment route. About a year ago I purchased some silver eagles and silver maple leafs,...
Thanks for some good ideas and food for thought. I like the proof IHC and proof Franklin ideas. I'm too new at this to have looked at the large...
The objection of hobbyists to buy a truly rare but cleaned coin may be an indication that it should be purchased as long as the cleaning hasn't...
In the opinion of the forum, what coins [if any] are relatively scarce based on mintage or surviving populations or grade, but are currently...
I would say the copper-plted zinc pennies that started in 1982 are my least favorite. I mean, if they can't put three lousy grams of copper in a...
What about the modern commemoratives? Do they have any long term potential to increase in value like the older ones? Some of the $5 gold coins...
Wow! You guys have multiple opinions on AU/MS grading, and you know infinitely more than a rank amateur like me does or probably ever will. This...
I can relate to this problem because, as a new guy, it just about has me stopped in my tracks in getting started. This is a tremendously...
That's actually one of the best coin hunting ideas I've heard. Half dollars seem to be somewhat overlooked and there are still some decent finds...
I received about a dozen circulated Morgan dollars from my grandfather quite a long time ago. I was telling a local coin dealer about them...
I think Mexico is examining the potential introduction of silver coins again. The people want it but the central bank does not. Personally, I...
Here is another thought about an approach that might work for investing in coins. If the goal is investing, then it might be smart to look for...
I understand how you feel, Monster, because I'm also probably about 2/3 investor and 1/3 collector. If investment return is the primary concern,...
What is Marshall Field's bi-weekly coin auction? It sounds promising.
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