The more I read about the way eBay handles packages "lost during shipment", the less I'm tempted to start selling there again.
Ah, good ol' Detecto. He did occasionally ask reasonable questions.
Did the seller refund you through eBay, or did eBay refund you directly? If it's the latter, he's got a black mark now on eBay that he (perhaps)...
What did the poor clams ever do to deserve such treatment?
Dang, I should start commissioning mine through you -- I get the exact opposite price action every time I'm thinking about selling.
The silver dollars are both common dates and look like they're circulated, but they're still quite collectible. A dealer ought to pay at least $25...
Silver price is up 7% over the last two days, running well ahead of gold's increase. What's going on?
This Is The Way. Actually, The Way would be to get a proper retaining-ring tool, but I'd "sharpen" (file down) a cheap screwdriver. I don't think...
If it were original, it would be a high MS coin. But I still say it doesn't look right. You say you're seeing luster, but all I'm seeing is...
Well, you came to one good place to find out more. :) Post a picture of everything, and we'll ask for close-ups where appropriate. DON'T TRY TO...
I'm sorry for your loss. Did you know he was interested in coins when he was living? Welcome to CoinTalk!
Might want to go edit the edited part of your previous post, then. And possibly other parts. Just sayin'...
Even in colonial times, people had time to get bored. Even people wealthy enough to have a dollar coin to fiddle with.
That texture doesn't look right at all. My first thought was "polished"; I don't see the haloes around devices that I'd expect, but I also don't...
Of all the "freedom" bills the Texas legislature might have passed, I was kinda surprised by which one they did pass:...
Of course not. But coins that are able to earn a sticker, by virtue of being nice examples, are worth more. And what's the easiest way to...
I mean, it's not like trade with East Asia is really relevant in the modern age. :rolleyes:
I am hoping DC releases 1929-1933 Peace dollars for the corresponding anniversaries.
I'd expect a smoke shop to have them, although I don't think those kinds of dealers usually track things to 0.01g. Look for one that has at least...
It's JS. https://www.pcgs.com/news/what-does-the-js-on-the-roosevelt-dime-mean
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