But are they from different mints, meaning the celators simply inputted local foes versus a standard one? Or are they different foes from the same...
:( Yep, if you moved from a state that didn't charge tax to one that did, technically you would owe use tax on the collection. These laws were...
Those are interesting, thank you for sharing them. I own a greek gold fourree core but it is oxidized white and yellowish leading me to believe it...
If the coin was purchased in say Nevada, (just example, I do not know their sales tax regarding coins), then you wouldn't be charged CA sales tax....
Grady has a website on one of the book finder links as well. He doesn't do internet much. He is out of Omaha, nice guy. I have bought from him....
Are the cores copper Doug? I have seen lead and silver ones, but not copper.
In regards to your first post Doug, I do not know why RIC listed those tiny differences. To me they are simply different dies, not different types...
Its true. States are stepping up this enforcement as well, since they have spent everything they have ever taken in and then some. I have even...
Thanks for everyone's advise. So if I go to another show, what kind of price should I ask for, assuming silver is $20 an ounce? Right now I am...
To Rdwarrior, there are gold forgeries but usually not with copper cores. Copper is too light, most gold forgeries would be with lead or silver...
Sales tax on US coinage or currency is illegal because it is legal money. A bank cannot charge you sales tax on a bag of pennies or a stack of...
That first coin is very impressive. I have a few of these but lower quality. I got them in large lots and kept them, (well I keep most...
You can access PCGS price guides without an account I believe. I have done it. Finding a nice dealer to let you look at or photocopy his...
Thanks, I have been around the block once or two, but hadn't attended a general coin show in quite a while. I went to a smaller town yearly show...
That would fire me off too Cloud. I have seen dealers refuse to sell at price tag after the buyer tried to lower it, (note, if its a very good buy...
Well I went to everyone and got quoted by 6 dealers. Silver was almost $20 so I have to admit I was shocked by the offers. Does everyone think...
If anyone wants to see "old coin books" and if anyone collects them, try: www.numislit.com www.fredlake.com www.fanningbooks.com But if...
I do feel your pain Chris. Try being an ancient collector some time. We wait months, years, decades, scores for volumes that are promised. Its...
Aaron Feldman was a numismatic book dealer who coined the term, for the benefit of his business!
So I went to a local show yesterday with a group of coins in my pocket and more in the car. I was just going to go around and see what dealer...
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