I remain astounded the Langbords didn't move those coins offshore soon after discovering them. Divvy them among at least three countries....
Nope. It can't just reflect what it receives. How could it transmit the account info if that's all it did. Certainly the scanner doesn't...
As I said in a follow-up post, the PCGS server remembers the random number it received with the ID number. If it sees it again, it will know that...
Of course the card transmits if a "tap" is used. How else could the reader get the account info from it? The "tap" method, of necessity, is 100%...
There are lots of wireless transponder options. There's no need to use one that can be read from feet away on a credit card ... and good reasons...
For those worried about privacy, covering a technoslab with metal (foil, sheet, wire) will stop the wireless communication. And yes, this does...
There are all kinds of wireless "chips". Yeah, the ones on credit cards need to be close. But there are ones that work meters away. With...
No, there would not be just grade and cert. no. In fact those don't have to be there at all. There are a number of ways to do the security...
Assuming the TPGs do a good job with technoslabs, it will be a huge moneymaker because there will be lots of folks wanting their coins in them ......
I'm not familiar with the sophistication of the wireless responder available in newer PCGS slabs. It's certainly possible to put in a responder...
I think embedded wireless responders in slabs will pretty much defeat slab counterfeiting. I won't say it's absolutely true. But if done...
Three most important things in determining market value of US coin within type, year and mint. slab grade, slab grade, slab grade Cal
For those who think pre-TPG days were the good ole days ... nope ... selective memory or good luck. I started with US coins in the early 1980's....
Get a Channellock 148-10 end nippers or similar. See pic. About $23 on Amazon. Safe for the coin and very useful tool for other things. Only...
Randy, Sorry to hear you took a dive, but glad you're still with us. Get well soon. If it was an extension ladder, consider getting a...
Drunk bidding? Friends don't allow friends to bid drunk ... maybe he/she doesn't have any. o_O Cal
Yes. Older, rare coins do get a more generous treatment from the grading services. They will often get a pass on things that would bring a...
I believe the New Rochelle half dollar was the first U.S. coin designed by a woman. I own only one classic silver commemorative ... and it's this...
So if you crack'em out, put'em in flips, fill out the form specifying the correct mint for each, and send'em for grading, ... how's it gonna be...
There were only 500 of the Niue chess coins minted (all 2018). Turned out to be very popular. Expect to pay $350-450 if you want one. Have...
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