I doubt it. The 70's will probably outnumber the 69s. As sellable as it will be if it is graded, and maybe even more so. For don't forget, a...
64 - same basic reason as the '81-S. Though in this case the coin just doesn't have the luster to warrant a 65.
I'd say definitely details, scratched.
Put me in the 63 camp.
63 - good day or bad day. The '81-S is one of those coins that has to be exceptional to get the same grade that another date/mint would get. In...
The chances of getting a 70 would be about the same from either NGC or PCGS. But there will be such a large percentage of them graded as 70's that...
That will be enough "children" - and yes that means both of you !
Not true. PCGS has always given the FS designation to coins with only 5 full steps. NGC used to be the company that would only give the FS...
Correct. The topic at hand is the coin market. It is not economics, or the housing market, or who is or is not at fault for the state of the...
rotfl !
I was most definitely not suggesting ebay. If you really know what you're doing, you might do just fine on ebay. Otherwise - stay away from it.
I would normally agree Chris, but the size/value of his collection also plays a big part. Heritage for example will only accept consignments worth...
Well let me further say that the tiny little packs that come in commercial products, even if they are brand new, are all but useless for coin...
Based on those pictures, XF details harshly cleaned. Value = melt.
Hmmmm - Not sure where you looked, but try here for the '57-D -...
If you think that's bad wait until you discover that everything ever covered or discussed on this forum is but a tiny fraction of what you...
goon712 - Your best bet, given your situation, is to start up on-line relationships with dealers. There are several that are members here on the...
I must say Marcy, your situation is indeed different than any I have run across before. To be honest, taking the coins with you on such a trip was...
The marks on the surface. And no it doesn't matter if those marks (the hairlines and fine scratches) are the result of the coin being in the...
Why ? To a knowledgeable collector whether a coin is slabbed or raw makes no difference in its value.
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