That is indeed the obvious question. And the answer is because in today's world the market for 70 coins is, I don't know how else to say it, a...
Guess I'm going to have to state the obvious by asking a question. For those of you who sell on ebay, why do you sell on ebay ? The answer as has...
LOL ! I knew somebody was gonna say that one of these days :D Lessons are always free of charge ! However, and maybe unfortunately, or...
The bluish haze is the beginning stages of toning. That's why acetone won't take it off. Yes, as already mentioned MS70 will remove it. But it...
When I first started posting in this thread it was to state that a slab does not increase the value of a coin. And it doesn't. The slab merely...
I'm assuming that you thought the strikethrough was on the tail feathers as that's the only thing I can see that could be one - and may or may not...
I'll give ya one last example as to why a coin is not worth whatever somebody will pay for it. Say you buy a coin, it's slabbed and graded, you...
Now I realize that a lot folks don't want to acknowledge what I said above, well, because it makes them feel bad about themselves I guess. I know...
Actually it is, here's why. You can pick almost any coin you want that is sold on ebay, and then if you check you'll usually find out that the...
My advice is and always has been collect coins because you like them - for no other reason. A lifetime of experience, literally hundreds of...
Having a coin graded does not change its value. Any coin is worth the same amount raw as it is in a slab. And yes, liquidity is a valid reason to...
I agree with the comments that there's not much you can do, short of dipping the coin. And even that may or may not remove the black spots still...
I do understand. And yes, those who don't have the knowledge yet are better off with the TPGs than they would be without them. I don't dispute...
That's just it, it isn't because they can't buy them raw, successfully. It is because they buy them slabbed - never knowing how grossly the coin...
Well, if you think that's bad, try clorox on an open wound. Been there done that too as it's one of the few things that will kill what is commonly...
And why do you suppose that is ? One answer - lack of knowledge, and on more than one front. Do you have any idea how many there are like him ? I...
Sure it does if you're selling. But what about if you're buying ? Ya see, the buyers greatly outnumber the sellers and it is the buyers I am...
As already said - no it is not OK to use nail polish remover. If you read the bottle, depending on the brand of course, you will see that it...
Maybe I don't understand the scientific definition of volatile. But as I understand it it's something that can vaporize. But tell me Jim, if it's...
Your comment brings to mind a recurring theme that is quite often seen on all of the forums. That theme is that a great many collectors feel that...
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