I think since ANACS changed hands a year or so ago they are trying to re-establish their image. IMO they are being VERY tough with their grading....
Oh, wow!!! All these neat coins showing up. And all coins I need for my type set. I've got one US coin from the 1790's and it's the least...
The numismatic publications put into print descriptions of error coins. Then the hype begins. Then there's a big rush to get "yours" before the...
Unlike the 1894 Morgan where I learned a tough lesson (A Few Better Items From My Collection #2), this coin was a lesson with pleasant results. I...
grizz, thanks for pointing me to those websites. It's quickly become clear that I need to step back and prep myself better. So I'll take the...
The Penny Lady said the same thing. I'm looking at getting a short set of IHCs, either 1900-1909 or 1895-1909 (minus the "S" mints which I already...
Good point.
The short answer is, "Yes". Even in an Intercept Shield album they'll tone. I think their advertisement says that they're good for something like...
Ouch, that hurts. No fair. I don't have one for my type set. :crying: Nice coin.
This is one of the prime reasons I come here. I don't know if I'll ever need this knowledge, but I've got it now. And better off for having it....
Whoa, momma!!! Gorgeous coin. Now I know what a fully struck Buffalo should look like.
My standard response. If you can't authenticate it, then it needs to be slabbed. WAY too much money for a raw coin that you aren't sure of.
The reverse looks a LOT better than the obverse. Great candidate for a dual grade, but they don't do that anymore. Obverse will probably control...
At least we have the satisfaction of knowing that the subtitle cost him. That's one of the better scams eBay has going. The subtitle can't be...
Dump the Red Book for pricing. By the time it's printed it's a year out of date. If the '43-S was truly a -64, then I'd say $10 would be fair.
My standard response. Use a dark, non-reflective background when you scan and that will solve a good part of your washed out look.
I'm a firm believer that coins of that value HAVE to be slabbed before I'll buy them. I agree with the XF grade. It's a very nice looking coin....
You're welcome. There's others in here that are better at it than I. But I want to pass on to you one key item. LESSON LEARNED: DON'T TRY TO DO...
Nice coin and nice photos. You captured the details well. Try working with a darker background. And high res images of coins brings out all the...
Only thing I can think of is that sellers are holding back on the better stuff until the market strengthens and stabilizes.
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