You speak with wisdom, 19Lyds, but this is the only numismatic forum on the Internet where it happens like this. PCGS can get a bit abusive, but...
I disagree, but we'll let it drop. Ain't worth arguing about.
Not at that level of wear, I don't think. My avatar: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yes, when you can see it.
That's because VAMmers use ANACS, not NGC or PCGS who only attribute VAMs they feel like. ANACS has 241 VAM-2's graded, more than two-thirds MS63...
Too many around here - not you; you get the difference - employ "humor" which is only funny to themselves, and downright insulting to the person...
Why is it that newbies to numismatics should have "tough skin" against the people they're asking for help?
Based on auction results, a Details 1872 (guessing Philadelphia, right?) should be a $300-ish coin.
No, but since they use polyurethane as a protective coating for metals and woods, I imagine it's rather safe. :)
Um, yes, it's there. It shows in an image. How strong is it if you can't see it at all from some angles?
Prooflike Peace Dollars are vanishingly rare; if I recall I think NGC has only ever certified two. So, yes, this is a generality you can probably...
Yeah, I can see how that would catch your attention. 1942/1-D's can be pretty subtle in imagery and a lot of times you take a chance to snag one.
Acetone can affect copper, but you have to help it by using it in bright light and high humidity, and you need to wait a bit for the reaction to...
Well, this is obviously a place where the nature of the photography factors heavily into the grading process. As if that weren't the case for...
The grading landscape has changed drastically over the last 18 months or so, and old habits are dying hard. I've been seeing some pretty strict -...
I wouldn't bet this one (I'm assuming it's a Denver coin). The line of shadow at the bottom of the 2 is too nice and smooth. The overdate should...
It should be noted that this stuff comes with a fairly steep learning curve; you've no choice but to learn the business of photography (it's not...
Oil isn't going to arrest the verdigris, and I'm unsure why people use it.
Wow. Terrific strike. 61 is nearly an insult. :)
It'll look rather like this: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Canon dSLR, bellows, duplicating lens. A used camera can be had for less than $200, the bellows...
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