I have to disagree Fatima. Your original post, while good, did not include time and place utility. Time and place utility usually adds more value...
I wouldn't say that John. Conventionally investment is buying revenue producing things, (stocks, bonds, land, real estate, REIT, etc), with some...
Doug, yes I agree that anythign longer than a second or two, and not rinsed immediately with pure water, will take the "edge" off a coin. That is...
I agree with Desertgem. You are talking about Japan, which is in somewhat higher latitudes versus other Asian countries. How good is solar cells...
I agree. If you like US coins Loves2travel, I would search the web, I imagine there are coin shows very frequently around Chicago and those would...
Really? One dip and you think someone can tell 100%? Hmm, I would wager it would depend on what the dip had to remove, meaning the more toning a...
I see the spot but D's have never been that small. i think its debris on the die. Post a closeup of the date if you wish, but I do not see an...
Anyone else going to be there this year? I posted a few weeks ago a thread about this and got exactly zero responses.
There is no harm I see inquiring economic effects of a natural disaster. Alex is just trying to learn, not trying to profiteer. There is a lot to...
I agree it would be a great collection. I have a type set book for Mexico that has most holes filled, (no cabillito). I was thinking of filling it...
I would be confortable in assuming if its not listed in Krause, they did not amke any for those years. Krause has mistakes, but Mexican coinage is...
Interesting, the mechanicals and glass would only weigh 10-16 grams? I would have thought more. Does this also apply to Rolex's, etc?
I know its scary, but lets look at the alternatives. The Yuan is not an international currency, and even if it was remember they are still...
Well Siggi I would lower that to 90% silver, as I have dipped many US coins. "Cleaning" is such a large term many things can get lost. Are you...
True, but I have friends in Europe and they collect at first their coins, but quickly branch out to other countries as they are exposed to them...
Maybe of US coins, but their pics usually aren't as good for ancients as CNG.
Well silver took a generation. But to long term holders that is ok. It took me 20 years to have the paper gains I have today on silver, and if I...
Good point. While I own quite a bit, I have stopped buying world silver that is affected by melt values. My dream scenario would be to sell...
Yeah, I heard a talk show the other day. Even though they were conservatives, they were railing against the idea of abolishing the dollar and 2...
Yes, of course. It has always been that way, though don't forget to deduct any other costs, like traveling to the show to sell them. Btw, don't...
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