Wish they could have given credit to Mike (ToughCOINS) as well, but well done on the article!
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That is a crazy price! Great thread and excellent research on the history of it. Multi-millionaires can buy whatever they want, so if they want...
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I disagree with everyone. Looks like a naturally toned AU55 or 58 to me. I like the colors. Not an "out of this world price," but being a...
Ex Jewelry is my guess. Tough date, tho.
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Agree with those above. Personally, I'd only buy a 65 CAC or 65+ 1899. They are way too easy to find in 64 and below, and as messy said, the curve...
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But the head is too small and looks goofy. And the stars are way off. Plus look at those arrows. Silly looking.
I will say that anyone who thinks the TPG's have "run out of rare coins," is flat wrong. I send in hundreds of coins each year. And coins out...
My so-called accusation was merely an identified conflict of interests. I have no evidence of wrongdoing, but the opportunity for wrongdoing...
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I think it's just the pics. The lighting on the OP coin is coming from the 6 o'clock direction. Coin in question: [ATTACH] 3 examples from PCGS...
I agree the date looks funny, but it could be lighting from those awful pics. The rest of the coin looks correct, along with the luster.
That is correct. I have a dealer membership, so I get charged for all, even those that fail.
John Albanese isn't the only person handing out stickers and reviewing coins anymore. CAC has other employees reviewing coins.
Interesting thread for sure. I'd like to add a couple things: 1. The entire coin market has dropped off, not just PCGS coins or bullion. I've been...
@Paddy54 , here is the VG10 that I helped move two years ago. I just got my hands back on it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Very, very sad news. Cancer sucks!
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