Folks worry because they perceive that most coin collectors are middle age or older (like me). I don't know of reliable statistics on this, but...
Try attending some meetings of the Sacramento Valley Coin Club. Their website is sacvalcc.org . Great bunch of folks. Cal
So, you're 19 years old, are an expert on US, German and ancient coins, and received a numismatic education long ago. In addition, you own a...
Hand the prof a piece of paper with the URLs for CNG and the ancients sections of British Museum, Smithsonian and ANS. Then say, "If you have any...
I've never assumed that a particular TPG service becoming the "official" grading service of a particular organization was anything but a money...
They're back up. Wonder how much ransom they paid. Cal
Yup, in bitcoin to an email address or website that disappears as soon as payment is received. Cal
Yeah, it was posted earlier. Seem to recall that several cointalk members identified it as Julian Leidman's store. Cal
It's been down 2 days with no revival in sight. Finally admit they've been hacked, but say no client info has been compromised. All affected...
Can also be checked out of ANA Library. Need to be a member and pay postage. Cal
Usually $100-200 when you can find it. Cal
Einstein was more powerful than I realized. The meeting was 26 years after he supposedly died! :dead:
"Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Again and Expecting Different Results." o_O Quote is often wrongly attributed to A. Einstein....
Power companies are in a tough spot ... partly of their own doing. If poles or lines go down or contact trees, they get the blame for the fire....
Third Party Grading. NGC and PCGS for example. Cal
Unless they are common and worn, getting them graded is probably worthwhile. With sovereigns, there is a more active international market than...
It's not the Saddle Ridge of the hoard. The finders of the hoard have kept their identity secret. They found the hoard on their ranch and gave...
First, it's a nice looking St. Gaudins $20. I'd keep it in its present holder. Unless you think it could jump at least two grades, it would not...
One would think that Philly mint coins would be less likely to get a PO01 grade than branch mints. Of course they have no mint mark to begin...
The grade of any coin can be lowered by a number of "accelerated" means. If done purposely, I suppose it could be called counterfeit. If done...
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