One important factor that allows the grading companies to grow each year is that people by nature are lazy. We work 40 plus hours a week, deal...
Personally, I think that NGC is the best as far as average standard grading. PCGS and ICG are really about the same these days. Anacs still seems...
More good examples: A must have book for all Token collectors: United States Tokens 1700-1900 by Russell Rulau 5000 photos and includes...
Equal? Not really. PCGS definately holds the market price NGC in many opinions holds the best standards Anacs holds the best variety...
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For those of you that are new to collecting, a few words of advice. Too often, new collectors search for "deals" when buying coins. After...
The quickest and easiest way that I have used to teach new staff members and collectors is buying the set. These 7 piece sets can be purchased for...
Another aspect to this certification is that it allows the set to be broken easily. As GDJMSP has stated there are a couple of coins in this set...
GSA coins are very highly collected. The vast majority have been lost to time. Now that NGC certifies the coins in the original holder that is...
GDJMSP is correct. The 1855-D is a highly collectible coin. Dahlonga coins are highly prized among collectors and many will look past the value...
Civil war tokens are a very interesting aspect to numismatics. While many were used as store credits, many also reflected the times through...
We have our first repeat winner! This weeks winner is "CohibaCris" Congrats. :D Your prize is............ 1 complete set of...
It has become abundantly clear that this topic has run its course. It is no longer being used for educational or informational purposes. The...
You are right Ed. The number of people who can accurately grade coins is small. This is not to say that some can't grade some coins, but overall...
I would expect a lock at MS-67, with a probable MS-68.
The staff and I will be in attendence. If any members are heading for the show, please send me a PM. Would love to meet with any of you.
One very nice aspect of buying from the shows is that the dealers can usually be instrumental in attribution and identification. Also, you can...
Okay members, Many of you are still not entering into our weekly raffle. Do you not like getting free coin(s)? These may not be the...
Be careful and bring back lots of goodies!
You will have to look through the lists to see more dealers. This is a relatively new service being offered by Eureka. This is a vast difference...
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