And what does any of this have to do with the subject of coins ? Nothing that I can see.
No it's not considered damage. But adjustment marks do have a negative impact on the grade.
Owle - they always put the tape on the package for me. I never did it myself. They do that automatically when you use Registered mail. The purpose...
Yes there was a time when those weighing and checking the coins, and planchets, were women. But you are talking about the US Mint, and during a...
I'd say 80% or more.
You have to realize that's not all from coins. Collectors Universe, Inc. provides authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors...
Too much trouble ? Not at all. I once sent off 2 packages at the same time, each insured for $25k. It was worth every bit of the trouble to me.
I think they made other provisions regarding a check on the coins being minted when the law permitting the minting of bullion coins was written....
OMG ! :eek: :eek: Say it isn't so ! Devil made me say it, I swear he did :devil:
I agree with the others, leave it. But I think it worthwhile to make an additional comment. It is not unusual, in fact it is pretty common, that...
The problem - sometimes it the holes (more often than not), but sometimes it's the coins. Coins wear, and it doesn't take much.
No, it isn't like that at all. That company is purely for loans. An advance is money that is to be deducted from the proceeds of sale. That's...
Of course luster plays a part. But it is not the only part that matters. Nor is any coin that is graded MS62 required to be lustrous. And what you...
There are thousands of coins toned exactly like that and some of them are graded as high as MS67. Do I think they deserve a 67 when they look like...
Yes, dipping can indeed remove luster from a coin. "Can" is the operative word. But just because it "can" that does not mean that it will ! As I...
Hmmmm - in my Krause there is no Belgian Proof Set for 1999. I cannot find one on Numismaster either. There is however a 10 piece Mint Set from...
Sorry rodeo but leadfoot is 100% correct. I have seen coins that were heavily toned and correctly graded, then be dipped and resubmitted for...
Mike I don't know of a single coin where that would happen. I know your comment is supposed to be illustrative, but there are too many people who...
Yes the auction houses will most definitely give you a cash advance once you consigned your coins to them for sale in one of their auctions. The...
I agree with that part. Actually they will grade coins, any coins, that have light wear as high as MS67.
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