Have you seen the high quality fake Maple leaves, circulated WL halves, and other new fake bullion making its way into the US? The counterfeiters...
So, how many 1968 Camaros are there per person in the US, or board feet of walnut, or alligator pelts? These, along with ounces of gold, most...
Cleaning properly is fine, the problem is EVERY SINGLE NEW COLLECTOR who cleans does it improperly. Untold millions of coins have been destroyed...
Of the people I know who buy gold and silver bullion, they are the following groups: 1. Coin collectors, or former collectors who know the...
I agree. Listen, I would label myself a fairly "informed consumer", and even I would be a little worried in today's climate to buy certain PM. I...
Conder, do you remember if he was associated with the Lebanese forgeries from the 70's? I had always wondered if those two things were related....
Boy, almost half a billion dollars in gold for a quarter is labelled weak. I wonder how those on this board who claim the US does not own gold any...
I see the sales numbers in NN and they report AGE and ASE sales every week. I would say that's a proxy for volume direction, but I do not know off...
Personally, to me there is a difference between money and "seriousness". But, in this context, I would say actively buying coins in the...
Professionals will know to sell into strength, knowing they may not catch a top but will average into a good outcome. However, "retail" investors...
But short term this is very normal. Think about it, if you own a stock and its rocketing upward are you jumping to sell, or do you wish to see how...
So my question to you sir would be why would you ever buy from anyone BUT these firms that go to the expense and trouble to protect you? :) To...
The Sale sections are for members with 10 posts or more. I am sure you can understand the need to prevent spam ads on the forum. I would...
This issue highlights why I will never buy a coin from an auction firm that only handles slabs. The new paradigm being thrust forward is that the...
Nice. Have you ever tried collecting late 19th century/early 20th century Korean? I hear that is a tough field.
Very true indeed. I never said my world view of silver predicts anything about pricing. :)
While I disagreed strongly with every military action this nation has performed since the Gulf War I was involved with, I disagree with your...
Which type of counterfeits? Contemporary or modern? There is a huge difference. Many collectors collect contemporary counterfeits, since they were...
I combine love of history and study of history and more obscure places with my collecting. I seriously doubt I would know very much about the...
Not disagreeing one iota. My main point was politicians love to play the "tax the rich" to get taxes passed, and the common man is then surprised...
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