Very fair. Its very likely they are putting their money where their mouth is and feel the prices are going back up. I never claim to know their...
But sir, margin hikes really only affect those who wish to use margin to play markets to the upside for excessive gains. It has no bearing on you...
Thanks for the personal on the floor observations. I find that when the PM market declines dealers are unwilling to take as big a decline as...
I agree either worn or weakly struck from either die polishing or grease, or all of the above. Either way I would certainly be willing to put that...
And that is great for you then sir. I appreciated the post, I am simply pointing out some deficiencies in these blog posts from people who simply...
Cool man. One word of advice is kidding does not translate well into forums. I know you meant well, but its too easy to mistake kidding with...
I agree that phrase could be read differently, but to make a big deal out of delayed implementation of major new reporting requirements simply...
Sorry man, but "uncomfortable degree of accuracy" also means he was frequently wrong therefor could not prove his point, and waivers for reporting...
Good catch, I didn't read his war nickels had no mint marks. No war nickels contain silver unless the large mintmark appears over the Monticello....
Great answer, of course. Counterstamps are a real grey area of numismatics. To me, if a government counterstamps then its a new coin, and...
I would say it depends. If you are buying for yourself, like the detail and cannot afford a better XF coin, then go ahead. I do not think most...
Great point, I have never seen a private listing worth bidding on. Is there a way to filter these out of search results?
"War nickels" refer to the metal composition that changed in 1942 lasting until 1945. It has nothing to do with the actualy dates of WWII, just...
All good posts. I agree with all three, that variable costs are all that matter really once a mine is in production, all of them have different...
Manymore gave you your definitive answer. Unless I buy these from a collection I know is 20 years old or more I assume fake. Even older ones I...
Great idea and I am sure it can help capture some of the true idiots out there. Anyone with half a brain would remove it from its holder to...
Not as much as you are sir. I look forward to yoru posts and hope they continue. I enjoy learning new things from them. Chris
Good point adn I agree sir except that this is only applicable to either further out years or if other metals fall much further. Even though...
My guess would be grease on the dies. I have seen many wheats like this. At first I was thinking mechanical damage, but typically if that were the...
I am sure it depends on the industry and prices of the goods. In my position I oversee a retail food store as part of my job. I will tell you for...
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