My observations on the differences: PCGS is more likely to give a numerical grade to an early US coin, gold and silver especially--than NGC, that...
I have a few $2 1/2 Indians and Libs. that are basically not likely to pass muster at any of the major grading services. Two were in MS64 junk...
I think he used the word "amateurs". Thanks for bringing that up. Piker means someone who does things in a contemptably small way. I think his...
An elderly coin dealer and former coin shop owner has an ad in the current CDN, a Mr. Sol Lewanda on the second to last page. He lists some Morgan...
Apmex may pay more--heck, some of the major companies have been shipping their eagles and maple leafs to them to get $30 over spot, when they are...
It helps to keep in mind that if you have cleaned or impaired coins, even type US gold, you will likely get a little over spot--3% over is the...
My permit is in process. Obviously the governor is much in need of funds. My cynical side thinks they like to keep people in the dark then...
I would check out greysheet on that. I just sold some of the three piece sets to MCM for around spot. Good luck getting much more than that.
Quite an increase, even from this week's Coin Dealer Newsletter. There is no telling how long the bull run will continue. Spectrum and Rarcoa...
I was quite impressed with David Bowers' book on $20 double eagles. I also checked out Mike Fuljens/Doug Winters' book on Type II and III double...
It could 63. I just had NGC do copper spot removal on the reverse of a 1914 $2 1/2 piece that graded MS62.
That's honorable of you. Could be big bucks if everything checks out.
Beautiful coin and display. Easily an MS64, shot 5 on the right day.
Spectrum, Heritage and Rarcoa have for a while been the strongest buyers in US type gold. For a while two of the three were either quite...
The OPs excitement reminds me of our old friend BNB analytics and his frenzied excitement of making a few bucks on 90% silver. Go figure!
I went to town hall years ago to register my DBA; necessary for opening a bank account with that DBA name. It's strange that none of the CPA's,...
Compare to auction records like those at Heritage. What's the story behind this PQ rarity?
So how do you get one? Is filing for a sales and use permit all you need to do? And what about the federal vs. state permit or license. Is...
PCGS MS 66 Red; NGC BU details, surface residue (please submit it to NCS to get numerical grade); ANACS MS65 RB; NNC MS68 Red; Acugrade MS67 Red.
One of the big coin wholesalers is asking both collectors/investors and dealers whether they have a license as coin dealers. This is a new one on...
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