They usually have all ancients and world coins covered, but of course they usually bring their better stuff to these shows, since its expensive to...
I say the front is borderline F/VF, but reverse F. Very lifeless, though. The hard part to know is if the coin is better in hand. Photography can...
I do not mean to pick on Mr. Carr more than I already have, but is that coin legal? I mean, can anyone strike a coin that has a stated dollar...
Yep. In 1995 I was paying $65 or more for an uncleaned, good VF. I simply cannot imagine they are the same price now. I bet the redbook is...
There is a program with ancient coins like that. Its called Ancient Coins for Education, (ACE). They have collectors go into schools and teach...
I like to do the same Yakpoo. I love odd lots. I have a huge pile of fake coins, tokens, etc from them as well, but they are fun. I give away US...
When thinking of hoarding current coins, the only thing that would ever come close to making sense would be to put away BU rolls. Any circulated...
True. If you always go by redbook prices, you will overpay for common items, and never be able to buy good items. I collected SL halves strongly...
I agree, you did great. Man, I wish silver would come down some more. I miss the good old days of buying large group lots of foreign silver. I...
Yeah, I am sure you are right. I just remember going there in the late 90's. I do like visiting Manhattan. Living there? I would not want to...
Actually I have a story about this kind of knowledge. In book auctions sometimes books come up from personal libraries of experienced collectors....
Yeah, that "scholarly analysis" I got reamed for picking apart as well. It was a "dazzle with bullcrud" kind of busy, official looking modeling...
Yeah I wish I were an East Coaster this time of the year. :( It used to be held early December in the World Trade Center, but...... They had to...
Not bad thoughts sir. Buying only because prices have fallen a little does not make it a safe purchase. Human beings are funny, numbers stick on...
Even then, recognize that all price guides are: 1. HISTORICAL information. By definition all are what happened in the past. Just like you...
My view of technical charts is: 1. They are useful because other people use them. Its a self fulfilling prophecy effectively. 2. They are...
Hartill's new book covers these issues. I started a thread on coin books under the world and ancient section, and this boook I gave a quick review...
Good thoughts sir. The only point I disagree is physical market overrunnning the paper market. There is simply too much inefficiency in the...
I would buy into the 50's and 60's as well, its just a matter of WHEN it would be 50 or 60. If next year, I am selling at that price. If in 8 or...
Good point. This is why I hold mine, as a contra asset to my other investments. Calculate what your other investments are worth, and put your...
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