Fair points sir, but when Ebay is the outlier when considering BM shops, shows, and traditional auctions, I believe you have to wonder which is...
I don't disagree in the slightest. However, it used to be if you bought it on Ebay 10-15 years ago you most likely got it cheapest. Now, I can...
I have never bought new editions of Krause. Like all other price guides, I use it as a rough guide as to what is better or not. "Better" meaning a...
I think it gets back to the whole "Ebay as the "market" argument. Just yesterday I bought a coin from a BM dealer near me for $45. The same...
Tim, is there any possible way for you to go to a major coin show? I would go there, and if you are really into CBH, look at every one at the...
Almost every time I hear of someone selling off part or all of their collection, the issue is one of regret. Part of it is I know what I can buy...
The latest version comes in two volumes. The first covers half cents through nickels, the second half dimes through dollars. Choose the volume...
With no returns I would never have bought it. What GXseries said was true, but I would say more than just "known". They have been fairly heavily...
Play money used to be in metal before WWII. I have not seen your exact one that I recall, but I would lean toward Fretboard's answer absent any...
Agree. Every coin needs a home, and for barely more than the price of a fast food meal, (which I am betting ALL of us could stand to skip), you...
I think they will always be around, but mainly function as buying shops. Today, the typical business model for a BM shop is buy locally, maybe...
I would agree at first blush. I would guess first in the top row, and middle in second row are mint issues, the other limes issues. Its possible...
Yes, very nice Ripley. I have found this emperor before, but not in such nice shape. That truly is above average for him.
It will come. Like I said, read Doug website articles, read anything you can, buy a few good books and go over them. It is weird how if you are...
Very true, but what do you call a coin you don't "collect" but own 10 or so just from opportunistic buying? :D
The Numismatists just had an article a few months ago about all of the multi sided coins made for commerce, (not NCLT). THey had them from...
Its also a matter of shopping around a lot. I find ancients even more so than US coins its about the deal. The best part about that is knowledge...
All of the "roman coins and their values" books by Sear for one have all of the emperors names as they appear on coins. Its a great place to start...
I am with you sir. I hate haggling, which may surprise some people. The best I can muster is "what can you do" and not feel too ackward about it....
All good recommendations. What I would add to the conversation would be to discuss numismatic book auctions. Kolbe and Fanning, Fred Lake, Charles...
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