As we approach the conclusion of another year, I continue a tradition of looking back and evaluating my purchases. There were some duds (I'll...
It has been some time, so let's have an update on ddddd's box of 20 journey. In the last installment (May 2022) we saw three changes. Now-with it...
A few coins are offered below; payment options include Paypal, zelle, check/money order (has to clear first). (1) Ukraine 2019 1/2 Oz Silver PR...
I set my bid ahead of time on this one and closed out the page. I check back today and found it amusing that someone set the perfect bid. I was...
It has been a fairly long search to find a Hawaii Quarter with the look I like. This coin spoke to me when and I was intent on winning the bid. I...
Some might recall my box of 20 threads; I like to mix it up and have a little of everything as opposed to sticking to one series. I know it is...
Feel free to rant about your grading downgrades in this thread. You can also explain why you think the grade went down (or just complain-that's...
Anyone want to share any crack outs that were questionable? Seeing this coin on GC reminded me of one of my own (example to follow in next...
When it comes to details coins, what do you think is better-cleaned or artificial toning? And what is your reasoning? The subject coin is this...
Last but not least we have coin five. It used to be a relatively new PCGS holder (without a TrueView) and is now in an even newer PCGS holder....
We make our way to coin four. It used to be a slightly older (blue label) PCGS and is now in a new PCGS holder. Please guess the grade from each...
Onwards to coin three. It used to be NGC and is now in a PCGS holder. Please guess the grade from each grading company. Note: both the NGC photo...
The second coin used to be NGC and is now in a PCGS holder. Please guess the grade from each grading company. Note: both the NGC photo and the...
You all know the drill by now (see if I was crazy, wise, or somewhere in between). :p Having concluded the NGC portion, I move along to the PCGS....
Here is the second of my NGC show grading coins from the ANA. Some might remember this one too (another of my interesting experiences :p). I am...
Here is one of my show grading coins from the ANA show. Some might remember this one from before (it has been one of my interesting experiences)....
First trip can be found here: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/wednesday-8-17-22-ana-show-report.398925/#post-8479702 Updates from my second...
The quick recap: show good; items bought and sold; coins submitted to PCGS/NGC :p For those wanting a little more detail, read further. :)...
Here is a slab that I saw for the first time (and passed onto a new home). Has anyone seen these before or know anything about them? Maybe...
Finally a very difficult spot is filled! Turkmenistan has been a big challenge. A design I liked popped up on eBay earlier this month and I pulled...
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