As a buyer, I insist on a receipt. On the extremely rare occasions where a dealer has not agreed to provide a receipt I have either walked away...
Yes, a few years back when I was pretty new to this. Got gulled by a Great Southern Coins juiced photo of a raw capped bust dime that turned out...
Saw a promotional ad in the WSJ this morning for a 1908 No Motto St. Gaudens in BU for $4860, limit 1. No numismatic premium on that for sure!...
Great idea for those stubborn coins and holders.
Neither of those stories comports with my recollection but I'm old and could just be confused. Nonetheless, enjoyed both stories - thanks for...
I am reminded of a story from a few years ago of someone finding a Continental Dollar in a "junk box" at a shop in Europe somewhere. Turned out...
Is no one going to mention the elephant in the room? I'm referring to the Continental Dollar (so-called) at the far right of the photo. These...
About VF-30 to 35, I'd hazard. Maybe an old cleaning and I'm suspicious of what appear to be hairlines on both sides but primarily the obverse.
These are my pickups from FUN Show in Orlando last week. It was a great show, lots of people, dealers and activity. Lots of great collector...
Gallery Mint was set up right across the aisle from my coin club's table, the Central Florida Coin Club - an unabashed plug there. For those who...
CAC will not put a bean on a PCGS or NGC details slab. But CACG, the grading service, will definitely slab details coins. I believe you are just...
Love that dime. I love die breaks and cuds and own many half dimes with them. They give us lots of insight into the early mint operation. I...
Authentication is a big part of the appeal of slabbed coins. And what makes a "serious collector", anyway? Never seen a definition and I...
It was a huge show this year-biggest ever. I found many coins that were on my list and looked at many more. For the purchases, I felt like they...
Hands down, the Fugio.
Tell Randy I have my 20 cent piece with me. Ask for Ed at Table 774.
I have spent time explaining the coins I'm looking at to the interested agent helping with lot viewing. It's a very gratifying experience.
I'll bring it. You'll probably find me at Table 774, Central Florida Coin Club.
That's competition for me at the show. I'm looking to upgrade my NGC MS-60 piece.
Take it to FUN and see if you can get a satisfactory price near spot, maybe 2% less? It only weighs less than an ounce so it won't really burden...
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