You make some good points, but I don't think its a concern. The greying of the hobby has been around as a concern since I was a 10 year old and...
It is English, not Canadian, it has the Dei Gra so it cannot be "godless". It is a 1936 British penny, not really worth anything Tony.
Hi Tony, in coin collecting date, mintmark, and grade are everything. You would need to either post photos or learn to grade yourself to see a value.
WOW, did I just see the US Mint jump the shark?
Well, for non US coin lovers, my favorite drool worthy site, and you can actually buy them, (hate sites with just pretty coins you cannot buy):...
I thought everyone loved toned coins? :)
Anyone who has ever metal detected on an old homestead possibly could have been metal detecting on a graveyard. Back in the day many people were...
Yeah, its just bullion anyway. Do you really care if it tones? I use a couple of desiccant bags in my safe for coins, but bullion I could care...
I would love to hear what Heritage tells you if you try to return this coin. If they say no I will cancel my account there. There is no excuse...
That is a HUGE caveat. Yes, I have made quite a bit of money on Ebay, but its not for the faint of heart. I have lost money on certain lots, but...
Good points. I would just point out you are paying both professionals for their training and professional perspective. I am not in the investment...
Agreed. If the auction listing did not note the putty deficiency you have every right to a full refund but you must do it quickly. Auction firms...
Or a scarce, historically important Roman Republican denarius, and still $50 left over. :)
I voted nickel bracelet since at least the cents have a "chance" of recouping their value in time. The bracelet has destroyed any value possible...
Depends on what you mean by undervalued. Do you mean what is most likely to go up in a short period, like a "hot" stock tip? Or do you mean...
Agreed. If you do not know the pricing in the market, you need education. Try perusing auction sites and see what market prices have been running....
Great advice. Education is key to investing, with it you are more comfortable with the risk. However, there is a "can I sleep" factor. If you are...
Nice way to fit a graph beginning at a historically adjusted low market. Should I fit the market returns starting in the early spring of 2008...
As for researching ancient smelting techniques, the only book I have covering it is "King Croesus' Gold, Excavations at Sardis". It refers to the...
Well the article I linked showed natural nuggets in their test sample ranged from 86.8 to 99% pure gold. Not completely "purified by nature". I...
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