Thanks for the tip. I ordered the book. Cal
If the packaging was the packaging in the pic, I'm pretty sure it's not PVC. The PVC that causes problems is PVC that has been made soft and...
Did the U.S. mint ever use PVC for its packaging? I think they've used cellophane, polyester, and various hard, clear plastics (polystyrene,...
Creating lowballs, Dave? Cal
Ahem, schmuck in Yiddish is derived from shmok (Google it), and to call someone such is the same as a couple of short English words beginning...
If you can't determine origin, date, strike or composition by examining the coins, it's all hearsay anyway. Box numbers, early releases, first...
One other numismatic area where zealous tax collectors could ride roughshod is in the area of ancient coins, especially ancient bronze coins. Not...
I think there can be some latitude in interpretation. Items that appear to be coins but aren't metal or are not legal tender would probably not...
Coins have to made of metal to be exempt, so plastic patterns and sales tax tokens and glass patterns would be taxed. Also must be legal tender...
To quote the Redbook on 1893-S Morgans: "Authentication is recommended". :) Cal
Kind of makes paying for $10 for Trueview a waste because you can get Secure plus Trueview for $5. Good point on the CAC sticker. I think on...
With PCGS, I always use regrade rather than reconsideration. With reconsideration, you'll be charged the 1% increase in value if it goes up;...
First, catalog everything. Then decide if any of the raw coins are worth sending to NGC or PCGS. A coin dealer at a shop or show would probably...
Yeah, auction fee of $480 was mentioned further on. Cal
Choice of the obverse end coin by the packager was fairly clever. An 1889S would have been cheap, but might have roused too much suspicion. A...
He stated the grades are what he thinks PCGS would give the coins. On the financials, he gave total cost to him and an estimate without details...
You can find a lot of info on tax tokens at http://www.salestaxtokens.org/ and http://www.taxtoken.org. Cal
For those who haven't seen it yet, here are the results. Grades are the opinion of the roll purchaser. And no, it's not a copyright violation to...
I've seen a lot of "scatted" prices. Just hold my nose and pass by quickly. Sorry, couldn't resist. :) Cal
I really don't care what other bidders do. I bid what it's worth to me. If I get it for that price or less, fine. If goes for more than that,...
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