I think you are differentiating between contemporary counterfeits, (meant to be passed as money), and collectible counterfiets, (meant to fool...
My only comment would be: If I am holding two coins made a couple of years ago by Bulgarians, both City Commemorative Urbs Roma, wolf and twins...
I think its healthy to change gears periodically. I find it freshens up your passion for collecting. If I had to stay in one small area of...
Either are acceptable. I think quantity over quality is common in two circumstances: 1. Starting out. Everyone starts somewhere, and I think...
If you know you want to specialize in Greek, I would suggest Greek Coins from the World of Numismatic series. You can get it on Ebay at times....
Good advice sir. Now if could argue with you, (I said could as well), I would point out there is a huge difference between mintages of an entire...
If you consider it A then you can be setting yourself up for failure. Investing is investing, collecting is for fun. NEVER allow yourself to talk...
That mintage, and considering they were commemoratives so most saved, isn't that huge. Its all about how many are surviving versus demand. Always...
I have seen a couple of different types of black "gunk" on coins that was not toning. For some reason nickels, (particularly V nickels), seem to...
My only issue with TPG changing their grading based on market whims is that its not an electronic system where they can change all previous slabs....
Or it could be Brooklyn too, or a few others. I had good luck with Brooklyn, but it sounds like the company Camaro is dealing with is doing it...
True. I also believe as a pocket piece it will be quicker. Coins in "circulation" spend a lot of their time in cash registers, on night stands,...
IDK if its just their strikes or what but I can confirm for some reason Ikes wear quick. I knew a gentlemen who served under Ike in WWII and would...
You did a great job man. The evil part of me wonders how much this might have sold for on Ebay as a "monster toner". ;) Before I get hit on...
You are the one that mentioned "transactions". Why don't you choose your words more carefully.
It depended on the culture/city sir. "Greek" covers hundreds of cities that issued coins, and there were different coinage denominations and...
Not disagreeing, but what happens then when, (and they do), market tastes change? What happens when one thing that was popular and got graded...
Good idea. First question for the UK Lads: What denomination was the first US "nickel"?
Sounds like about every major city in the US doesn't it? Same playbook, stupid rules cause businesses to flee even sooner from a hostile business...
Professionally or personally? Personally I just write it on the flip what I paid, and never sell. Pretty easy. :) Professionally, (CPA, CMA,...
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