The PCGS and NGC websites state clearly which problem coins go in slabs and which go in bags. And yes, you will be charged either way unless they...
Nice coin! Might be possible to remove the solder blob. Depends on its melting point. Need a soldering iron that can reach a high temp ......
Sounds like coins were found on government land. Usually landowner gets to keep the coins found their property unless: 1. the coins are...
Recently stumbled across a 1798 half eagle sold by Heritage last year that was in a PCGS holder, graded MS61, that had the wrong variety on the...
Good advice, Jim. However, a rinse with purified water after the initial acetone bath can have the benefit of removing potentially corrosive...
I used to toss in lowball bids on coins early in the bidding process just to get the coins in the "items you've bid on" web page. Some I was...
Unless you can get some graded MS68-69 or PR/SP69-70, state quarters aren't going to appreciate much for decades, maybe centuries. Even the...
When it's this obvious and egregious, it should not go in a slab or receive any kind of grade. It should be returned by the grading service in a...
I wonder though if the "11th coin" is the same one pictured in Alison Frankel's book on the Farouk coin. Her book was published before the...
The previous purchaser, Dr. Morton-Smith, is dead, so is probably OK with it. As to his heirs, hard to say. Good chance they're OK with it too...
Recent auction prices realized is probably the best guide to value. Just remember that the total price realized includes both the hammer price...
Coin was bought by Bruce Moreland plus an undisclosed partner. Bruce was the owner before last, sold it in 2010, and wanted to own it again....
You're right, Doug. For example, look at the 1867-S eagle. It's selling in AU50/53 for about the same absolute price ($6-8K) today as 20 years...
One approach, that may or may not work for you, is to up your standards for quality and rarity. This may increase the price enough that your...
My avatar is one and St. Gaudins $20 is another. I'll never own one, but Barber's Amazonian sitting liberty petting an eagle pattern. J-1200 for...
Crust is thick enough that it may come loose in a ultrasonic cleaner. Use warm purified water, couple of drops of detergent, and a plastic...
My wife and I each have a smart phone. They are incredibly useful for navigation (maps, traffic, locations of companies, etc.). They're GSM...
Good point. I've sent back very few coins, but I look at it as one I owned then decided to get rid of. Cal
At one time, I did wait to have it in hand. But I've never had a coin not make it into my hand once I received tracking info. I figure it's no...
So you've agreed to buy a coin. Maybe by bidding online in an auction. Perhaps online or via the phone with a dealer. Maybe buy-it-now on eBay...
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