No offense taken, and yes, I had left it out on purpose. Often I try to make things as simple as possible. There are so many areas of confusion....
cmbdii, I think that you are missing the point here. On an earlier thread, our moderator and I were discussing how collectors and dealers have a...
I knew that someone would call me on the SMS sets. I am really going to have to put down the specific answers. Kudos sir!
Well now it is my turn to throw in my TWO cents. Yes that is a pun. If history has taught us anything, it is that hindsight is 20-20. Many objects...
There are no official mint sets minted in 1982 or 1983. Souvenir Sets. Uncirculated sets were packaged and sold at the Philadelphia and Denver...
Everyone is entitled to a mistake. Rolltide, you seem to have a desire to make this hobby a business. Do not let yourself be compromised by a...
I should add that all proof sets were made in Philly until 1968. After this year it was primarily San Francisco and West Point.
One other thought. Proof sets were made in Philly. Presentation sets were made at a few branch mints. Before opening the sets, post a good close...
Great answer sir. I think that says it all.
Hooked? Do you find yourself eating, sleeping, and talking coins? If so, welcome to the club. So glad you're here. If not, give it time. Coins...
My vote goes to Mississippi. Very simple, yet beautiful.
So true. The best investment that can be made is into the children.
The set cannot be an original mint set, as they did not make them during these years, so the value would be based on each coin. For this, the set...
Hello again, Business strike refers to the method of striking. Coins that are intended for circulation are called business strikes. The...
A few good cleaners that will be found in most shops. 1. E Zest Coin cleaner. 2. MS-70 Brightner These are the best for light cleaning. Be...
Well let me expand on my thought. As my firm sends hundreds of coins to be certified. First consideration is given to resale value. PCGS holds a...
Great Advice sir:
Well PCGS is by far the leading grading service. I would not necessarily consider them the strictest. NGC is currently ranked number 2 with Anacs...
Think about it like this. Coin collecting is the only hobby in the world that you can spend all the money you have and still have money to show...
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