Good advice above. Franklin halves were my introduction to the hobby. And yes at first this can all seem rather confusing. I would suggest one...
Got me to thinking. I started my addiction buying cull dollars. They appeal to the coin collector in me. Somewhere along the way I became a rabid...
Nothing but my opinion here.. And it ain't worth much...... I believe the massive machine that controls such decisions is a very slow moving...
I don’t make myself crazy anymore speculating on PM futures. I enjoy PM’s and buy them because I believe they are an affordable way to leave...
Sheesh..... Do folks really fall for this stuff?
I have way too much of what is typically referred to as “junk silver” and such. I used to roll them in paper rolls and stack them in Tupperware...
I agree with all the comments above. I would bet though that the Morgan dollar is likely responsible for a huge slice of new collectors initial...
We know business strike coins are haphazardly handled. After all, they are destined for daily commerce. We also know that conversely, proof...
I been addicted to open wheel racing since I cut my teeth in the late 60’s watching open wheel racers battle on the Oklahoma dirt tracks. A fellow...
I bet he made room in his big rig!
I got the coin early 1980’s from the same dealer I purchased my genuine 16-D. He had it since the 1970’s and it came from a deceased long time...
I too am a collector/hoarder. I have two friends that are dealers. Both tell me they do not mix their business with their personal pleasure. Coins...
Gawd yes..... I have always been a standing liberty quarter lover. I just think it is a drop dead gorgeous design. Last year I had the itch and...
I own this 1916-D Merc that is a contemporary counterfeit. The D was added. Actually was done quite well too except the position is a bit wrong....
Watching the Indy 500 today. A little factoid one of the announcers shared was the the winners trophy (Borg Warner Trophy) is fabricated of more...
I don’t disagree at all. However think about it.... People flock to shopping malls to purchase sneakers for $150.00 that can be had at Kmart for...
There are ill informed people in all manner of commerce. Heck, I own a business that fully relies on technology to function. I struggle answering...
Look, if these TV coin programs introduce new collectors to the hobby then I applaud them. But we all know the deal. They are turning a buck just...
Passing on coins to the next generation is an admiral goal. I have have been a lifetime collector and have many I will be passing on. One of my...
Some folks these days. I am trying to convince myself that is a happy ending. But I rather believe your Cardinal Sin was happy as a songbird when...
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