I don't think it looks nicer at all than the graded note. On the contrary, I like the graded one better. The reverse stains just kill the first...
It depends on how low of a problem free grade we're talking about. I draw the line at a G4. I would always prefer a problem free good or better...
Since all of my buying is done on line, I buy nothing but slabbed. I don't trust photos well enough as I've gotten unpleasant surprises even with...
AU, probably higher than 50.
If I were the buyer negotiating a BIN listing I would prefer first class versus priority if it got me a better deal on the coin. I'd probably...
I doubt any Eliasberg coin in my price range would have been a highlight of his collection :-)
When I opened the thread and looked at the pictures I didn't see what was ugly about it... You can't beat a nice circulated classic coin. Also...
Stacks, Binion etc. are not collections, they are just hoards. Newman and Eliasberg are collections. For me that is comparing apples and oranges.
The best pedigree is coins that are currently owned by me Joking aside, I wouldn't mind having a Newman, Eliasberg or something similar. I agree...
I'm not sure how much of the price is due to popularity versus rarity. All I can say is that I want one but they are over my budget, probably...
Welcome to CT and to our hobby! Unless you are buying very cheap or common coins I would recommend sticking with ones that are NGC/PCGS...
I find myself gravitating more toward Heritage as of late. There seems to be less variation in pricing and the photos are more uniform. eBay is...
Any coin that I buy online.
If the problem free price you stated is accurate then you bought it at a 75 - 80 percent discount. As far as problems go yours doesn't look all...
Whenever I see a 5 figure coin in a 2 x 2 I just can't imagine it being real.
I couldn't resist a Woodchopper...[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm a little lost here too... My only experience with HA is with internet auctions. Per their terms and conditions they have a return privilege...
From what I've seen, acid treated key date buffalos sell for a small fraction of the price for a problem free example, with a bigger discount than...
Cesky Krumlov is a fantastic place! I have wonderful memories from my visits there. I didn't see the mint though. That would be a good reason...
Here are the seller's photos for a commem from my home state I just picked up on Heritage :-) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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