If nothing else that coin looks heavily tooled. I would not call it genuine unless it was in a holder already.
I would not touch it. It will only make it worse in my opinion. I think you got a fair deal as mentioned - just not great. As to why someone...
Congrats on getting your letter published.
Is there a question there coinman? Are you asking if yours is fake?
Nice pickup!
Thanks Marshall. Wish they posted better pictures. The damage just looks to bad for me, but others might be interested.
A few of my coins in the Long Beach Signature auction on Heritage. Indian Head Cents 1864 L PCGS 64BN 1865 Plain 5 PCGS 64BN 1866 PCGS...
And no these type of things do not add any premium to the coin. As a matter of fact to some people they detract from the value. I am not in that...
I am in the #1 group.
Is there a question? For moderns like this a really nice DCAM is my favorite, but really lusters MS graded coins are sweet also. Some of the...
Are the pictures accurate? The obverse makes me want to say AU(maybe low ms) and the reverse wants me to say genuine.
First not a bad coin and I agree with Lance. At the same time I like several on Tom Decks site. I do not a lot more than just a weak date goes...
Never had one ripped open or resealed, but yeah it is a little disconcerting at first. Then again I have never had an issue with this one or others.
Bump for anyone new who might want to read some good tips.
Yep - can't post them as mentioned. I cleaned out my collection. And $80 is a cheap lesson - wait till you get a $500 lesson. I see lots of...
Bummer - glad to see you are not just ripping the seller, too often people blame sellers for their own mistakes. In this case I think the seller...
I am still using a 2008 - I believe it is time for me to get a new one.
I also do not think you can compare heritage to retail prices. Where do you think a lot of dealers coins come from? :) I do use heritage to get...
Here is from my experience: (1) If you sell to the local dealer. This gets you money the quickest, but also results in a bigger loss. I would...
Well - at least I know what a teletubby is. Just not a teletubby dome.:) I added my likes where I agree. I don't agree with everything CAC has...
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