Yeah, its not as if this is an ill concieved sentiment, or its not a good thought for longer term money, its just short term these things are...
Inflation should not devalue the money in that time frame Marine. If you know you need this money in a few years, I would keep it in the bank...
If you buy a "coin", and not a "medal", then the mintages should be in a Krause catalog. The bigger issue is that mintages really do not...
I have others, but would share a friends: He was a metal detectorist, and not a coin collector. He did have a Red Book, though, and knew the...
Well, for most of its history gold was more valuable than platinum. Platinum used to be used to make fake gold coins, giving it the weight...
I would never say that sir. Anyone saying that the coin they buy, (especially a PM coin), cannot go below X is not a statement I would support. I...
Can I ask you a question sir? Do you still collect coins, or does all of them passing through your fingers every day either bore you with it, or...
Cloud, I know you and I disagree about DCA. My take, is that most people do not have the money to put all money they want to have in an asset at...
I tell you what LD, if economically I could, doing what you described seems like a dream job. I am sure it gets old for you, but being on the...
True, and by late medieval times guilds who's members all worked for the same employer were starting to show the same signs as modern unions, job...
Protovdo, I am a fellow MBA in Finance graduate. I looked into working in the coin industry after my MBA. I am not as "deal driven" as you seem to...
I am sorry but the CAC sticker still makes me laugh. A fourth party verfication, verifying they agree with the third party verification, but still...
Even easier, go to a coin show and go through their world coin books. I am pretty sure a good sized show you can find it. I have some large...
An Eid Mar Denarius I would be tempted to trade my entire colelction for. Maybe not, since my collection is probably more valuable, but it would...
I just am not sure I guess. I think state laws have to be in play as well, since I live in the twin cities, and have NEVER seen an estate auction...
This is good advice if it is an auction, but I disagree with your statement that most estate sales are auctions. It really depends on what state...
I agree as well, and this is where this whole mess started. The US government created Fannie and Freddie, and it was good FOR THE TIME. Both...
I agree completely, though I hate saying so here, (competition). I didn't even notice it, but just got a 1923 Canadian cent in a lot I bought a...
Ebay "unsearched rolls" is usually about as truthful as "military intelligence". :) I am a war vet guys, I hope I am allowed to make fun of the...
Well written, informative, and spot on accurate response. I wish I had something to add. Edit: Actually I do. Rhino, if you are in Washinton DC...
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