Well, first for high point friction I like to have the coin in hand and check for luster breaks. Then I look at the details at the high points,...
Yes sir I read it, but then even regarding roll friction you state that at times it becomes unprovable if its roll friction or wear. I say be...
First I never said it was necessary to become a grader in today's environment Paul, I said it was necessary in order to understand pricing, pop...
Perfectly avoidable to me, do not slab worn coins as BU. End of story. Its honest, its real, and its the truth. I am sure "the market"(dealers who...
"Subtle" changes like "roll friction" to be BU huh? How about "Cabinet friction"? How about a TPG in NN admitting AU coins are regularly in 62,...
Its a long time claim, but this claim breaks down when examined. Most of the people who make this claim state "facts" like they know what they...
Every few years if I find a year old edition really cheap I will buy it. For those who know my coin library you know I am not missing information...
We all did. I would agree with Rusty in that anyone who is a collector who says they have never been ripped off either are a liar or are not wise...
Art by committee at its finest. Just think of all of the brilliant works of art created by committees.............can someone name one?
Truth be told, save for coins designed in the late 1700's, this country's coins weren't the best in the world until Teddy Roosevelt. He was the...
Compared to the draped bust that preceeded it he wouldn't be. Capped bust was ok, but I believe was definitely a step down from the draped bust. :)
True, both are fine and market acceptable. If you put a gun to my head, I would choose PCGS. It seems there are some collectors who like NGC but...
This. They will never touch the box due to lawsuit risk. I had to go help my mother with hers when she wanted in it since she could never get a...
Its not lost on me at all Paul. I bash a few of aspects of TPG, the fact they use US grading standards and system for ancients, they have...
Schmoe here as well.
Rising PM prices historically has added more funds into coin collecting. I am guessing this is having the effect of increasing prices right now,...
If you consider Byzantine ancient that is probably your best bet sir. I know they have gone up, but there are still pieces in that price range,...
NY Times the mouthpiece of Wall Street? One of the most liberally biased newspapers on the planet is the mouthpiece for business? Now, if you said...
Oh, That's right, one of the hundreds of thousands of people who work for an administration each have the ability to speak for Mr. Reagan...
You are nicer than I am Doug, but I agree with your general point. Morgandude, if a person can blindly, (without looking at the slab grade),...
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