Yeah, and that's true of virtually everything, not just the coin hobby. People cannot be protected from themselves Vic, it simply can't be done....
To answer your question - Why does anyone even care about 70's these days? - 2 reasons. 1 - because there was a time when a 70 grade actually did...
And that scenario has been occurring for longer than I have been alive. And I doubt it will ever stop. But it is not that the older, more...
Yup, I can relate to that, especially since I started using personal computers when the Apple IIe was cutting edge technology, and have been ever...
There are and have been counterfeits that fool the TPGs for some time. And others before that that fooled some knowledgeable collectors, the Omega...
There is a book - http://www.amazon.com/Cobs-Pieces-Eight-Treasure-Coins/dp/0897222849 - that will tell you much of what you need to know.
If you just sent the coin to CAC, why would you now consider trying for a + upgrade ? I mean that just doesn't make sense to me.
Yes, I did. And the rest of the original 10 piece Proof set that went with it ;)
I dunno Kurt, but there are two quotes from Mark Twain that seem to be quite appropriate for this discussion - "When I was fourteen, my father...
Doesn't sound absurd to me. Did you know that the law requires that if a dealer sells you a counterfeit coin that you have the right to return it...
Gonna getcha for that :D Been sayin THAT for 12 years too :)
Easy answer, no.
What Jim said above, knowing about artificial frost on proofs for 20 years, is kind of a common scenario. There hasn't been anything "new"...
If you don't like the coin then just return it outright, assuming you can return it. Not everybody allows returns. But for the future, the best...
Not at all. What it translates into is good business. A good dealer taking care of a good customer.
Why ? Because you like it. Best reason in the world. As for the toning changing, yeah it'll change. Nothing you can do to stop it. But with...
Oh I agree 100% that plastic has huge impact Vic, there is no doubt of it. But it only has a huge impact to plastic buyers and those who do not...
Why ? You pay premiums for coins because you like them, right ? If say a coin has exceptional luster for the grade, is high end for the grade, and...
Uhhh Bob - my last post, #16, had nothing to do with your comment in post #17.
Don't ya love it when a plan comes together :)
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