Just wait, in 10 years you will be able to buy at spot, maybe sooner. Most of these types of rounds fall back to melt, and in fact many do get melted.
I would take the one Valentinian got for $30 as well if I were in a market for this emperor. That hole is not a distraction. Its hard for me to...
True, but considering the OP sai he put the lot number in on his bid, and he didn't bid 100 trillion dollars, I doubt it was Ebay. :)
He probably didn't, and I am just lying to myself, but it allowed me to sleep that night after a massive screwup.
Just trying to postulate why a TPG graded it that way sir, since I see exactly what you see.
Sadly, I have had the opposite error. I once set up a snipe for a really terrific group of coins on Ebay. The group was worth $800-1000, and I was...
Around here, (upper midwest), for the last 30 years or so here is the basic breakdown: 1. Average US junk silver you bought at melt, dealer...
Yes, the obverse is upside down on the cash. Its a machine struck cash, done in the late 19th century. They were trying to modernize small change...
...and pay rent, payroll, taxes, utilities, etc. Oh, I guess they just wanted to buy under spot but not have to pay all of these expenses though,...
Yeah, I was shocked when he said MS myself. Only if this is a bad pic due to lighting or toning could I see MS, unless they are saying its a soft...
Good information on the AACM's, I appreciate it. I disagree with your statement about peak oil in 2004 though. Did you know the US is soon going...
Nice to have you back collecting Rickie. I have never got into currency much, but have always enjoyed learning while reading your posts sir. :)
Even if it were part of the coin when minted, a hole like this would be a planchet defect, not a die crack. Die cracks are raised on the coin.
People would not read a FAQ or sticky anyway. Everyone always thinks their question is different. Just look at how many "I have a 1965 silver...
I agree the 20 centavos are a nice looking coin. Too bad the US hasn't had a nice large bronze since 1857, as I just love large bronze pieces.
Such things are why I usually leave coins alone if I am ok with how they look. I am not a fan of cleaning them up if they are acceptable to me,...
I agree with Peter. If the coin you are buying is effectively valued at melt value, there should be no expectations of premium condition, only...
Yeah, you never know about shows. I have gone to the CICF and left empty handed except for some books, (sadly this will not happen again, but the...
Another thought might be buying a 18th century coin that was extensively used in the US. Here I am talking about a Spanish 8 reales or smaller...
Lol, relax man. I never get mad at someone who outbids me fair and square. I don't think its right to sellers for us to try to collude. Like I...
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