Guess I'll have to call PCGS. Tried an email but didn't hear back. Cal
Am thinking of sending in a PCGS-graded 1865 two cent for variety identification and was wondering if the cert. no. changes when the coin is put...
A raw coin could get a lower-than-expected or no grade even without conservation. I haven't tried the conservation services myself. But I would...
Actually, it can be a losing situation for them. If enough coins come out of conservation with a lower grade or no grade, word will get around....
You might go to youtube and search "numistacker". He sends a lot of modern world coins to NGC and some to NCS for conservation. You can see them...
Actually, sulfur compounds are routinely added to foods as preservatives. Check a bottle of wine ("contains sulfites"), a container of dried...
I think many of us try to keep a low public profile about coin collecting for obvious security reasons. For some, it's just not possible because...
I wonder whether some dealers understand the concept of time value of money. I've seen the same coin listed (eBay, Collectors Corner, magazines,...
Let's see now. Stock market is at an all time high, unemployment is low, and inflation is low. Pretty scary. Main thing that needs improving is...
I'm not a peacenik, so is it usual for the strike to be weak? Cal
If you're going to do a bunch of coins, get a platinum membership. It includes 8 coin gradings (only for coins worth $3000 or less, and not at...
Just use your fingernail. Pretty routine to have stickers on coins bought at auction. I've never had one rip off the hologram when removing it...
Someone mentioned inheritance taxes. If probate and distribution have finished and the coins are now in your possession but weren't declared,...
I agree that it would be really tough to create a universal coin cataloging program. I collect pre-1950 U.S. and Roman Republic plus a few Roman...
I've found that with long file names, I don't often need to switch between pics and the detailed verbal and numerical info in the spreadsheet....
Yeah, I know that. I also know what happens to those links if you rename the pictures or the directories in which they reside. Cal
Each coin gets a unique inventory number. I keep verbal and numerical data in a spreadsheet. Makes it easy to sort, search and do calculations....
I too made that inference about his remark. Can't agree with him. Cal
Brett, I think you made a really nice buy. If you were to sell it in the holder it's in now, worse case it would go for about what you paid for...
Probably was in a fold in one of those cloth-with-metal-frame bins. Cal
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