Hi, I would say, based on the images, that most are AU sliders, that have been improperly dipped, resulting in the streaked surfaces. Nice...
Hi Susan, Your concern is admirable, but I'm afraid your efforts will be in vain. This seller has been reported more times than Carter has...
EBay obviously doesn't care. They are making huge sums of money from scams like this. Anybody want to report this "PowerScrewer" to eBay?...
Hello, and welcome. I don't think you'll have any problems if you only gently handle the coins by the outside edge. Just be careful not to...
Hello, and welcome. I have a good friend, who really swears by this dealer. I think, when it comes to modern World coins, he has one of the...
Welcome, sir. There are a few ancients collectors, who post here. I think you will enjoy your time spent on this forum.
Hello, and welcome. If authentic, it might be Almost Uncirculated, and might be worth apprx. $4,000. If it's an Extra Fine example, it might...
Hi, I'm pretty sure that is a commemorative medal. Worth several dollars, for sure.
Can't tell anything about the coin in the link, but "woodgrain" usually refers to a coin with an improper alloy mixture, that results in streaks...
All too true. [IMG]
Sure there are many honest sellers. This may be one too, for all we know. The auction appears to be for a Lincoln cent, in a slab, with...
Not at all. :) Opinions are most welcome. Personal attacks are not. Please feel free to express your opinions anytime. I do. ;)
A joke? Not likely. I believe it is a typical eBay style auction. Fraud? Not really. The stated shipping cost is inflated, but it is not...
Hello, and welcome! :) Not to me, it isn't. Not sure I understand the question, but I can say that many products that the Mint sells, are...
Sure, Richard. That's a great idea. Thanks. :)
Glad to hear it, Tony. :) How's the set coming along? Got the keys yet? How many do you lack? What conditions are you collecting?
Hi, :) "Blanks" have a flat, sharp edge. They are just as they were, when they were punched from the strip. Blanks are generally refered to...
Hello, That token is unlisted in David Schenkman's "Virginia Tokens" (1980) That's not at all surprising, though. Seems that new VA...
So, GD. Now what you got to say? :D
Well, you could start selling coins, that you have graded. That would qualify you as a professional, but I'll assume you mean, "How do I get a job...
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