BTW, talking about strong magnets, have you ever seen one pick up a dollar bill due to the magnetic pigment in the ink? [MEDIA]
On the other hand, if it is a coin you REALLY want and doesn't come on the market often, you might have to pay some painful premiums.
I often look on the local Craigslist for coins but have never found anything worthwhile. A recent one kind of makes me laugh, a poster has a pic...
I would be interested to know also, I have lots of Cu-Ni coins I was sure were silver.
If I am not mistaken (which I often am) restoration is for environmental damage, not for damage caused by harsh cleaning.
I would sell, and quick
http://www.pcgseurope.com/Article/PCGS-Expands-Europe-Services?l=en
Right place to ask, but a picture (good one) is worth considerably more than a thousand words.
This is one of those "what is the value" questions. American coins are well traded and values are mostly set. Same for Canadian, British, etc....
And how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if...................
What would Rick Harrison do?
Wasn't there a thread in the past where some "little old lady" went into a coin shop and bought junk silver as an "investment" and was charged...
It's called Cherrypicking.
Thanks for not being offended. Actually you ask what is expected and what is fair. That is different for each situation. With American standard...
Expect the unexpected : - )
I would not turn down making money either. I recently bought a 50 rupee coin from a flea market dealer for $13 and in talking to him, he looked...
Interesting question that touches on the everlasting "How do I make money on coins" question.
Just a clarification post. A Troy ounce is 31.10 g while an Av. ounce is 28.35 g. HOWEVER a Troy pound is 373.2 g versus 453.6 g per pound for...
American collectors do seem to be more common, and many of them (myself included) also collect foreign and ancient. Check out the 10 most...
I disagree with that!
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