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Todays waitress got a very nice Two Cent piece as her tip. I did manage to get a free desert :D This young lady is a new collector and was...
I would strongly recommend that collectors stay away from dealing with anyone in the orient. Too many fakes coming out of that side of the world.
When buying mint or proof sets, the opposite side of the greysheet should be used. The ask price is what we (dealers) try to charge each other....
To be a bullion dealer would require serious capital, on top of convincing the refiners or the Mint to deal with you. Currently the Mint does not...
The tellers at our local bank in Dover has my business card taped to their adding machines. So when the unusual comes in, they only have to pick...
Here is a little trick that the staff and I use. We carry our loupes around our neck using an ANA lanyard. Many a cashier will see the ANA...
I would suggest you take a copy of the greysheet with you, or ask for their copy. If you don't get offered at least within 10 percent of...
Well at $2.50 this is one of our greatest finds this year. Most collectors never think of where the coins are. Everyone in America has coins in...
rolltide, You have to be careful with counterfeit currency and coins. Especially ones that are still in circulation. Most modern...
I don't believe that they are still in business. They are listed as a grading firm in the greysheet still. I have seen their slabs at some...
The Fed takes the worn coins out by the ton. There is no weight difference between a 1965 and a 2004 coin. The amount of wear is the only thing...
Just about any large dealer will have large lots for sale. These lots are sold at wholesale prices. When you call them, ask to speak to the owner...
Let me share this thought with you. I will try to do this without any self promotion. :D I operate a rather large firm. I still take the...
Well believe me, I have heard horror stories about dealers everywhere. But these people are just that. People. Some are good, some are bad, and...
Hey rolltide, first let me thank you for the pics. They will be of so much help. I think one of the greatest things about this hobby, is the...
Hey GDJMSP, Believe me when I say it is my honor to help.
The average life span for a coin is around 38 years. The Fed does on occasion pull circulated coins for recycling. They don't pick the years...
Well ICG is the up and comer in the coin grading market. They are solidly in the top four. Most people have seen past the marketing of the big two.
There are a few companies that make silver bars. I don't have the list here with me, but you can try here. http://www.nwtmintbullion.com/
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