I agree with that, but think that due to third party grading, many buyers let their guards down and don't look at the coins (or even the holders)...
I believe that ANACS slabs have already been counterfeited also. Most of the counterfeit coins in counterfeit slabs appear to have been sold via...
Leadfoot, is that the coin which resulted in our making each other's acquaintance? Just in case it is, I won't comment on it for now, other than...
The consecutive NGC ID numbers indicate that those two coins were submitted and graded in that order.
Actually, my concerns apply to all coins, but I understand and appreciate that collectors won't want to part with coins they are happy with, just...
Thanks for that post. Sadly, over the years I have seen many situations where, for various reasons, collectors went to sell coins they thought...
All of those look like terrible/blatant AT jobs.
Whew - that was a close call. :whistle: Sorry for my confusion.
GDJMSP, thanks for adding that. I agree with your assessment of the importance of patience.
Thanks Jack and that's OK. I'm flattered that someone, even a coward hiding behind his anonymity, would apparently go to the trouble to sign up in...
Hobo, I believe that most people consider BU to represent low grade unc. - in the MS60-62 range. Typically/generally when adjectives are used as a...
The coin looks like an XF 45 (or perhaps low grade AU) that has been lightly cleaned.
The winning bidder and the under-bidder determined the final price. I don't believe that was the seller's fault - it's not like he went out of his...
Sorry, but saying a coin is not BU because it has scratches, is incorrect, at least based on the grading scale that is used for uncirculated...
Thanks for your comments. Even though I don't recommend that people invest in coins, I realize that many do. So, I tried to give some pointers for...
:smile:) I think you meant #3, not #4, and, for various reasons, I don't expect that everyone will be able to "find someone who is highly...
Please feel free to let me know about any you disagree with and why - it might lead to some good/helpful discussion. Thanks for the nice comments.
Following, in no particular order of subject matter or importance, are my unsolicited comments and advice about coin collecting for collectors :...
I've often heard a figure of 90%. Either way, there are many "RD" copper coins where the entire surface color is slightly mellowed and others with...
James, don't sweat it. In this particular case, because the coin was already circulated and part of a jewelry piece before you cleaned it, the...
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