But its not the same situation Cloud. The OP asked about Greece, not Iceland, and the Greek crisis is about sovereign debt, not bailing out banks....
Yes, an impressive set, congratulations. Like you said, finding these in non-seawater damaged condition is tough, since there was a hoard of...
I would choose the auction venue that toned collectors use the most, and you feel realizes the highest prices. I say that since the toned coins,...
Another one on the subject Cloud: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-15/greece-ireland-can-t-copy-icelandic-default-sigfusson-says.html...
Seriously, take out references to communism and dates, and I don't think anyone could tell if this article was written in 2011, 1945, 1682, 1110,...
If 5000 international coins is your goal, I would look at lb lots on ebay. Search around a while, look at the photos closely, and buy a 10 lb lot...
I agree with others its really artwork, not a coin, when it becomes a hobo nickel. You have to be extremely careful, since these have been...
I haven't had much luck either. Most I have ever seen were either questionable coins, problem coins, or overpriced. The ripoff factor is high....
I would reiterate what others have said. My list for you would be: 1. LEARN. This cannot be underestimated. Learn from books, learn from older...
I hear what you are saying about focusing on too many things at a time. I will tell you why the advice is so darn good. Its because if a person...
Very true, but Ebay is not invulnerable. What would have to happen would be someone dropping some money on an alternate site with pleasing...
Yeah, when I saw this I was weighting whether the coin was "savable" or not. The black is mostly glossy so I think I good dip could save the coin....
True enough Cloud. I never said anything about saving banks at all costs, I could care less about them. Losing access to working capital is my...
When it comes to PM, the only "name brands" you hsould worry about will be what will be acceptable to your buyer. You want something everyone...
Sorry, but comparing Iceland to the US is like comparing a smart car to an 18 wheeler. What Iceland does does not matter to the world economy. The...
Not much of a downside with the ruble? A country quickly backsliding into a Moscow dictated, corrupt oligarchy with rules and business run for the...
But there are dire consequences. Destroying working capital for industries, (since the banks will have all reserves destroyed by a default and...
They would both decline against what? Currencies only "decline" in relation to each other. If you are postulating a decline, then against what...
Good point, but to most colelctors those earlier fakes were more easily spotted. China has always counterfeited coins, but the earlier ones...
True, but I think your title is giving the President too much credit. He was pushed into a corner on this one by Congress, as public opinion was...
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