I have picked up several nice military artifacts cheap because they were not listed with enough information to attract the right buyers.
There is also cost of holding inventory. A lot of overhead cost. Then, they need to make a profit. So, you just have to shop around.
IMO These coins will be worth very little years down the road. When the mint stops making these long runs of quarters and gold dollars the price...
I've never heard them refereed to that way. And, it doesn't make sense with the "W" Mint coins floating around out there. Thanks for the...
I can't see where this is a 2005 W. What am I looking for?
The flat smooth side is flat and smooth. The other side has a checker board pattern to it. If you enlarge it you can see the pattern very clear....
How do you get this out of a coin star? Just asking because I have never put anything into one let alone got something out of one.
1928-S SLQ back in the 1950's[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Actually, it fell out of my pocket while your dog was chasing me.
What @paddyman98 said, plus, I see a little Indirect Die Transfer (ghosting) adding to the distortion. Correct me if I am wrong.
I hate it when you do that. Now I have to go through all my pennies looking for the Freckled Face varieties.
In this case I think you need to start with where you got this item, the actual size, weight, etc.
OK, it is not the TPG's. I just have different opinions about things that add value to coins. I'd rather keep our professional friendship as it...
#1 - If the TPG's don't know that First Strike is a scam, then we/you should not use them. Because, that knowledge should be basic. Then, what...
Yes, the TPG's "absolutely know" that the coins are not First Strike. Yes, they do. But, I'm sure that small number does not represent a very big...
The TPG's are the designated experts in declaring the condition of coins. If you send in an AU coin and tell them to grade it MS they will say no....
I don't think the US Mint promotes these, but, I may be wrong. It is a gimmick that starts with unaware collectors and unscrupulous dealers. The...
Following is what I got back from Coin World when I question the First Strike and First Release attributes: "We have written a number of stories...
I quit CW a couple of years ago. They are more interested is advertisers than collectors. I challenged them about the ads for "First Strike",...
Look at the one numbered …..145
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