Gonna try this again; I think I was a victim of network saturation earlier tonite. I don't have a problem with the idea - if you can find and...
I would much prefer something like that myself, Chris. We'll never do anything but flounder even with the highest-res images, because we're...
Then who's going to buy the bazillions of Morgans available for $50-ish?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-China-S10Y-PANDA-EARLY-RELEASES-NGC-MS70-/201529175773?hash=item2eec132edd:g:l28AAOSw~OVWzVRf If you don't trust...
Already gone, ended by the seller. I wonder if PCGS got wind of it and acted? I can't imagine them caring for such an auction.
To expand on this, the Red Book is a reference source for non-pricing data rather than the "most current" information. Pricing data should (in my...
Well, we're facing some problems with what we're finding. First, the VAMworld plate coins which lack these marks, and they represent both EDS and...
This for first, and then hold off while you peruse what is and is not available for information at places like CT online. I offer this advice...
It's published scientific fact which can be duplicated by experimentation, just more difficult to do as an experimental numismatist because you...
I honestly believe that from you; I can't imagine you not being a diligent person. But, living in the same state as you, I can also believe your...
Nothing but your own interests should define what you collect. Point being, the definition of "good" and "bad" varies in direct proportion to how...
Honestly - not to speak ill of those who concentrate their collecting efforts on Moderns and Mint products - that's a loss irrelevant to a large...
By your numbers: 1. If you are not actively treating something visible/notable on the coin - like visible green or haziness from PVC - a couple...
I suspect Steve Ivy would disagree with you. How about, instead of spouting dismal pessimism, you make some sort of effort towards improving the...
And now the original post is gone? I give up. CT doesn't work in my browser any more. See you later.
Really?
Perhaps he has no experience with a dSLR and dedicated macro lens; if he's an individual he's probably kind of busy running his business and...
Pops are free now? Where have I been? Don't answer that. :D
Since the topic still has legs and John has weighed in, I'm looking closer (200% magnification in the Gimp) and have so far found one likely...
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