I'm sure the bad guys are shaking in their boots.
Precious metals and coin buyers are supposed to be licensed and have a holding period in case the goods are stolen, etc.. They did cash deals...
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The Coin Dealer Newsletter had a lead story last week on how certain parts of the country are stepping up their regulation and licensing of pawn...
This week's Coin World has a lead article on how the SS and the FBI are going after various coin counterfeiters: "The U.S. Secret Service’s...
A local millionaire got on the list of a coin club but then never attended any meetings. A lot of these guys are afraid of being robbed, so are...
http://www.cointalk.com/t201812/ For some coin collecting is the ultimate in conspicuous consumption: A complete set of $20 gold coins, the best...
Thanks for the information, I never saw this topic addressed anywhere before. Reholdering can take up to a month, plus all the shipping, to and...
Any experts on Easter, Passover or Resurrection-themed coins? Thanks.:)
I picked up the following "Bust" quarter in a dealer's discard box. It took over a month to get it graded, etc. but there it is, being sold at...
Occasionally. You have to reserve the coin at a level where you are making a profit. The advantage of efficient auction companies is to get...
The Coin Dealer Newsletter has historic graph books going back to 1980 or so. But the MS65 coins have changed over the years and population...
I figure there must be some way to improve scuffed or scratched certified coin holders--anyone have recommendations? Also, I would think that the...
Let's say you got in a time machine and were able to go back 100 or more years. Would, say a roll of $20 Liberties (20) be enough to make the...
Those are great coins. And no problem in good grades I'm sure.
I bought a few coins anyway. Their 1798 Bust $1 they priced at GS fine, I decided not to risk it since it wasn't certified. Great coin, but as a...
Wow, is that 1836 a reeded or lettered edge?
That's probably true about Barbers. The current edition of the Rosen numismatic advisory has an article on historical performance of Barber type...
We could give many examples on rarity vs. condition vs. popularity. Would you rather have a High Relief Saint in mint condition, or the finest...
I would go to coin only auctions. As others have said eBay is risky; there are many others that aren't; as well as coin shows where you can...
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