Really nice set. Congratulations. Cal
Yup. Only protection was for buyer if they used a credit card. I made only a few purchases there, but was never cheated. As soon as eBay...
I can remember buying on the internet before there was an eBay or even the web. It was done via Usenet (it still exists). Usenet has its own...
My first collector coins were sales tax tokens given to me by my grandfather when I was in my teens. Didn't really start collecting on my own...
Well, they own the coins so they can melt them and use the metal to make hinges if they want. Personally, I'd like think my coins would be a joy...
I'm currently inactive as an ancient collector, but still have my Republicans. However, when I was active, I was appalled at the way some ancient...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Brett, Highly recommend the PCGS grading classes. They're held in conjunction with the Long Beach shows. I've taken two....
Whitman boxes hold newer PCGS slabs so tightly that the last three slots on each end cannot be used. Putting newer PCGS slabs in other slots...
I reviewed plastic slab boxes last year. Link is...
The ANA did have the McDermott/Bebee 1913 liberty-head nickel at the Orlando show. And no, it's not in a slab. You can see it in its raw glory...
[MEDIA] Don't know if it landed heads or tails. Cal
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This half dime was a less expensive coin bought as an afterthought with a more expensive coin to avoid sales tax. I'm glad to...
Curious to know what these chemicals/elements are. By penetrating, I'm assuming you mean diffusion rather than simply corroding pits in the...
Hey, the ad says they're round, which is confirmed by the pictures. So, the rest must be true. ;) Cal
I agree. They're doing in deliberately. That's where having the will to do it right should come in, but doesn't. Cal
Good chance U.S. mint is using the same old equipment. Even if they had newer, they would have to have the will and skill to use it right. Cal
I bought mint products in the 1980's, but when I sold some in the 1990's, that cured me. Besides I like coins with historical context concurrent...
Laser frosting has not been much of a concern to me because I collect very few post-WWII coins. I like to see some evidence of handcrafting (or...
URL: [MEDIA] . Not your grandfather's celator. Produced by ACSYS in Germany, who manufactures the machinery. They have several other videos on...
OK. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the info. Cal
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