ROTFL !! Only you, Michael, could come up with that ;)
Yup - lots of times. I can understand and accept lightening or darkening a pic to a degree. But when you change the saturation, apply a mask,...
To the best of my knowledge only one of the top 4 grading companies will authenticate ancients - ICG. You can read more about them - HERE
Look at it with a loupe - can you see a difference in the surface of the metal at the line that breaks the grey from the copper ?
Midas let me ask you a question - do you or don't you agree that not all MS64 graded coins are equal ? Forget about computer grading for a minute...
If it were me I would be more worried about the flips you got the coins in than I would the storage boxes. Most dealers use the PVC flips because...
Most experienced collectors already know the answer to this question, but it never hurts to discuss it for those who don't. T read a bit about...
The ANA will be holding Grading and Counterfeit Detection seminars on the east coast later this month. Typically these seminars are held in the...
It's still standing, but it is damaged. Click Here to read more.
:eek: :eek: NOS ya gotta warn me if you're gonna make a comment like that :D
Howdy festx - Welcome to the Forum !! Looks like post strike damage to me.
If you do wish to send it in - you may wish to start by emailing pics of the coin. You can try contacting CONECA - Click Here Or you can contact...
No not really - there was a time when coins were graded by each side and given grades like EF/VF. Some collectors still do this. But it was found...
Wanna bet the real date is 1953 ?? Post the pic if you can - sounds like you have an altered coin.
Now, now linc - if you're gonna post an answer like that be sure to use the smiley. Ya gotta let folks know when you're jokin ;)
The Peru 8 reales is worth about $30 - the Mexico 8 reales about $12.
No problem - they are known as Saf-Flips, manufactured by Kointain. You can find them HERE Click on the Kointain link of the left - then...
They do make coin flips that do not contain PVC - and are soft and pliable.
This is really something that comes with experience. There is no good way to describe the differences with words - you really need somebody to...
If I understand your intended use - yes it would be OK. Food storage products are not allowed to contain PVC. But I might suggest that you use...
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