The roller marks on the cheek absolutely ruin the eye appeal of this coin IMO, I think it will bring a bargain price of $3,200.
You mean he undoubtedly knows more about most coins than you do, and you may have more knowledge on a few obscure series like European Gold...
There is no such thing as technical grading in the marketplace. And even if there was, no 14 year old could hold a candle to JA's grading skills....
$140
Here is a yes or no question. Do you think you are better at grading coins than John Albanese? Yes or No?
When it comes to selling coins, the only OPINION that matters, is that of the TPGs. If your coin is graded, you will instantly see fair market...
Gorgeous!
Every single person I have seen who posts on the different coin forums who has submitted coins to CAC admits that they learned more about coin...
That Jefferson is an MS67 by either service. PCGS requires amazing luster for MS67, but that coin is just dripping. Bravo! Since we are still...
$700
1942-D NGC MS67 6FS [IMG] Next up: 1942-P War Nickel
Do you have pictures of your coin? I really don’t know how many of these exist, I’ve only seen a handful. And I’m not sure how many responses...
As many others have stated, the coin doesn't change and should be valued the same whether they are graded or raw. What does change with TPG...
1941-S Large "S" [IMG]
I wouldn't say snob, but I do have some experience in the deep end of the pool. These days though, my collecting is limited to Presidential...
It is hogwash because you refer to the entire coin industry as a racket, as if the entire thing is tainted and evil. It is a market, plain and...
$500
$375
No, it's hogwash, as are many of the other posts in this thread.
I agree with this. CAC was created to combat gradeflation and devaluation that accompanied it. For those collectors who don't want dreck in...
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