There are many, many different types of TPG slabs. All of them, NGC, PCGS, ANACS, ICG - over the years the design, fonts etc. have changed. There...
Sorry, but there is no way of knowing how many counterfeits exist.The number could be in the hundreds or even the thousands.
Precisely - this is the best way to go.
From a monetary point of view, the risk is slim. But from a grading point of view - it happens just as often.
For most people - 20 years of experience is a good start ;)
They tried it 20 years ago - doubtful they will return to it. Didn't work then, won't work now.
I call 'em pennies when I'm not on here :secret:
No, but if they get it going fast enough it'll probably melt - so ya won't have to worry about it ;)
I'd agree with the former, but would not be surprised if PCGS said AU50.
I didn't post about it because it seemed to me you pretty well covered it all. In other words, there's not anything I can add. Good job :thumb:
It's not a hole, it's a contact mark in the hair. And many would miss it if they didn't know it was there. And in all honesty, that mark would...
Yes they are, but will the time be right in 10 years ? That is one of the keys - knowing when the time is right to sell. It is also one of the...
I'd phrase it a little differently - you can't learn grading from a book only. But, books are essential. There are 3 things essential to...
Fair enough, and I didn't interpret any of your comments to mean your you were being a wise guy. Hopefully mine are construed in the same way. Now...
The aluminum and the water alone in contact with the copper causes electrolysis, and that will corrode the coins. The baking soda just adds to the...
Jim you know a thousand times more about the scientific properties of gold than I do. But there still is one very simple experiment that anyone...
Yes, what Bowers says is true. But rather obviously the mint did not take any special care with the Morgans. They were just sitting in canvas bags...
Can't say for sure if it's genuine or not. But I find it disturbing that the heavy scratches on the right reverse do not show up on the letters of...
As I understand it, there was a period of time when if the mint was trying to cut costs and/or if they ran short of dies for business strikes in a...
Think it all you want, doesn't mean it isn't true. And keep in mind, I am not the only person saying this. Go ask Dave Bowers, Jeff Garrett, Ron...
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