I get: Numismatic News World Coin News The Celator ONS newsletter The Numismatist ANS Esylum I have been thinking of a couple more, we will see.
Well said. In other words, US collecting was more fun when it was a hobby, not all serious and now vorboten to actually touch a coin. It reminds...
Go to a show and cherry pick the sets for sale there. More efficient than buying sets THEN cherryvpicking yourself. :D Like other things in...
Good thought. This where the rubber meets the road, when as a collector your knowledge starts to concretely benefiting you. :)
The dollar is actually losing purchasing power much slower than the 70s or 80s. I simply don't understand those who believe its losing so much...
Couldn't have said it better myself. I have been hearing people whining about the absence of young collectors since I was 7. Truth is that it does...
The main thing I would toss in about Washington quarters is be careful of the statement "dwindling numbers of mint sets". Exactly how many mint...
Well, there you go. IF you can tell the difference, and IF its worth it to you for the quality difference, then have fun buying 70's man. I hope...
Yeah, I went to this show back when it was in the World Trade Center. I miss going to it. I usually go to CICF and dream about attending NYINC...
What is wrong with the Cowens? I ask since maybe they are the economical grade but maybe JP's sell stiffer or higher quality as well. Answering...
Well greeks are tougher than Roman typically. I like the gorgon head on the second one especially. I believe if you are only going to collect...
Very true in all aspects of numismatics. If you don't know WHY you are paying a premium, you need further education. It very well could be its...
Lol. Ok then. That's a pretty funny invention to leave off the list. Yes, its only really affected humankind for 70 years or so, but think its...
"Polish" is another way of saying the luster has been scratched microscopically. No way to repair the luster short of going back in time and...
To me its more speculating in an industrial product, the same as buying up copper wiring or stainless steel bar stock. To me gold and silver...
Outside of following inflation and somewhat oil, why do you say that Cloud? You yourself said predictions without analysis is useless. :)...
Hmmm, yeah, I don't buy that. It has a component of one, and IS a component of another. If they are trying to say the holy books of the three...
I think Italy has larger problem with the Northern League than worrying about leaving the Euro right now. Italy is a weird country. It really...
For poor countries, there is too much benefit staying in and receiving bailouts. For "middle" countries there is too much economic benefit from...
True, but I thought my post was free from "religion" and simply more about history. I never wish to talk about anyone's beliefs, as I believe its...
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