Not true. PCGS has always given the FS designation to coins with only 5 full steps. NGC used to be the company that would only give the FS...
Correct. The topic at hand is the coin market. It is not economics, or the housing market, or who is or is not at fault for the state of the...
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I was most definitely not suggesting ebay. If you really know what you're doing, you might do just fine on ebay. Otherwise - stay away from it.
I would normally agree Chris, but the size/value of his collection also plays a big part. Heritage for example will only accept consignments worth...
Well let me further say that the tiny little packs that come in commercial products, even if they are brand new, are all but useless for coin...
Based on those pictures, XF details harshly cleaned. Value = melt.
Hmmmm - Not sure where you looked, but try here for the '57-D -...
If you think that's bad wait until you discover that everything ever covered or discussed on this forum is but a tiny fraction of what you...
goon712 - Your best bet, given your situation, is to start up on-line relationships with dealers. There are several that are members here on the...
I must say Marcy, your situation is indeed different than any I have run across before. To be honest, taking the coins with you on such a trip was...
The marks on the surface. And no it doesn't matter if those marks (the hairlines and fine scratches) are the result of the coin being in the...
Why ? To a knowledgeable collector whether a coin is slabbed or raw makes no difference in its value.
Based on that picture I'd have to say no it is not.
Best bet is to check on Heritage.
There is no doubt the economy has had a huge impact on the coin market. After peaking in late '08 the market hit bottom in summer last year and...
You can always use the Album function that CT offers.
As much as I hate to say this ebay is probably your best bet. You might have some luck offering them here. Or you could post on the NGC and PCGS...
Stirring up the dust gets people talking - that's a good thing. And no, counterfeits are no joke. It has become a quite elaborate business. Until...
With US coins it's pretty rare for NGC or PCGS to be fooled and for them to slab a counterfeit. But it has happened and it still does happen. This...
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