I agree. They're doing in deliberately. That's where having the will to do it right should come in, but doesn't. Cal
Good chance U.S. mint is using the same old equipment. Even if they had newer, they would have to have the will and skill to use it right. Cal
I bought mint products in the 1980's, but when I sold some in the 1990's, that cured me. Besides I like coins with historical context concurrent...
Laser frosting has not been much of a concern to me because I collect very few post-WWII coins. I like to see some evidence of handcrafting (or...
URL: [MEDIA] . Not your grandfather's celator. Produced by ACSYS in Germany, who manufactures the machinery. They have several other videos on...
OK. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the info. Cal
Guess I'll have to call PCGS. Tried an email but didn't hear back. Cal
Am thinking of sending in a PCGS-graded 1865 two cent for variety identification and was wondering if the cert. no. changes when the coin is put...
A raw coin could get a lower-than-expected or no grade even without conservation. I haven't tried the conservation services myself. But I would...
Actually, it can be a losing situation for them. If enough coins come out of conservation with a lower grade or no grade, word will get around....
You might go to youtube and search "numistacker". He sends a lot of modern world coins to NGC and some to NCS for conservation. You can see them...
Actually, sulfur compounds are routinely added to foods as preservatives. Check a bottle of wine ("contains sulfites"), a container of dried...
I think many of us try to keep a low public profile about coin collecting for obvious security reasons. For some, it's just not possible because...
I wonder whether some dealers understand the concept of time value of money. I've seen the same coin listed (eBay, Collectors Corner, magazines,...
Let's see now. Stock market is at an all time high, unemployment is low, and inflation is low. Pretty scary. Main thing that needs improving is...
I'm not a peacenik, so is it usual for the strike to be weak? Cal
If you're going to do a bunch of coins, get a platinum membership. It includes 8 coin gradings (only for coins worth $3000 or less, and not at...
Just use your fingernail. Pretty routine to have stickers on coins bought at auction. I've never had one rip off the hologram when removing it...
Someone mentioned inheritance taxes. If probate and distribution have finished and the coins are now in your possession but weren't declared,...
I agree that it would be really tough to create a universal coin cataloging program. I collect pre-1950 U.S. and Roman Republic plus a few Roman...
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