If I wanted to play the market, I would own paper pm, not physical. Physical, due to its buy/sell spread is a horrible asset to hold to trade. I...
Besides, what about supply? Demand is irrelevant without discussing supply. The Journal had a great article a couple of eeeks ago how all mining...
Who said a person only had to invest in US assets if you believe that? PM is not the only international asset. :)
Everyone always says this, but its really not true. The price of pm can effectively go to zero over the long term. You pay $1200 for an ounce of...
I hope you do not think we were offended. We were simply having a little fun.
How about: "I know this continental dollar says Hong Kong, but I really am quite sure this is a real and VERY valuable piece. Why won't you...
It might be, if you have others quoting his advice, just so you know where the man is coming from, no? I am not interested in his funds either,...
Pragmatically, I would return it. If they buyer could not get on the stand and prove to a court they have the expertise to determine 100% the...
Honestly, most, (not all), brick and mortar coin shops nowadays make more money buying coins than selling. Btw OP, if you REALLY want some older...
Man, very sad news indeed. Though I never met the man, he is responsible for my interest in Persian coins. I learned a ton from him, and...
Do as I say, not as I do. The rallying cry of hypocrites everywhere.
I have to admit I have never even given these soldiers with standards a second look. Usually when going through piles of LRB these along with...
Nice one Martin. I like the style just as much as the level of details.
I agree. Its one of the downfalls of internet escrowing, which by itself was a good idea, the rise of sham escrow companies. Too bad, since it...
I have the blue version of this album. I bought it on Ebay maybe 6 years ago, about half filled. I just bought it for the coins, but admit it...
Great big ancient bronzes always have a pull, don't they? :)
Colloquilly it is, but still drives me nuts. :(
Do you like it? Then that is all that matters. Most ancient collectors turn their nose up at my sogdian coins, since most do not survive in what...
I can see why Bill. Hopefully he isn't a hardcore hoarder case like me. :)
All of us are entitled to our opinions. Yours is a pretty common one to newer collectors, they go to shows and see all of the "old men" and worry...
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