This is why IMO I wish Ebay would have some sort of % listing fee simply to discourage some types of auctions. If I saw something like this on...
I wouldn't say manipulated, just "hot". Hot markets can also cause losses if a person buys at the top. There are just way too many buyers for this...
That, and the dysfunctional, highly manipulated, and overpriced stock markets there and I can see why the rich do not know where to put their...
To me it doesn't matter. A "market" is simply the price at which items are changing hands, regardless of reason. In antiquities you have a lot...
Disclaimer: Not trying to start another toned coin posting war. I am not going to comment on HOW to do it properly, or if any coins today that...
Its very hot but I think the good stuff still has some room to run. Chinese antiquities hit "insane" levels for common stuff a few years ago and...
That's why I snipe Guy. I won't camp an auction. I place a snipe at a price I would be happy at, lose 99% and win a few. Same idea, and I don't...
...which is completely their right to sell at that price. Listen, I know we get bent out of shape sometimes to try to protect others. The...
/agree. Unless I am trying to camp new BIN I assume they have already been seen and not worth popping for. If I do a regular search I exclude all...
I agree with Beef as well. I don't have a problem with dealers pricing however they feel. They are providing a time and place utility and if the...
Most mints do. If you do not like the coin usually you can return them. However, returning a coin because it graded a 69 in the opinion of another...
Depends on what SHTF scenario it is right? I mean, is the world economy in collapse or just the US? If its the world, why does anyone want PM? PM...
A proof coin should have a higher degree of care than a standard coin, and be struck with extra force to bring out the details fully. That is all...
I would agree physical silver is tight. You have to ask yourself why though. Is industrial demand skyrocketing? No. Is production declining? No....
Yes, I guess I meant more of the line of their rules and how they operate. They are a private market and change margins or anything they like....
I was well would like to echo others comments here and say how I always looked forward to reading your posts. You are a classy guy who always...
Well, I posted I only did it because in that particular show the public was getting fleeced, and after a show or two I bought a table. I also said...
Proof of that is ancients. I have a couple of blue copper ancients, (bronze but incomplete mixture). I actually have more ancient artifacts blue,...
Dang, that was impressive. :)
I was never as good as you, but I do understand yoru frustration. I used to be good enough to run tables a couple times in a run consistently. I...
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