In my opinion, it is industry wide. You're remembering correctly and incorrectly. What I have said in the past was that the old ANACS (post...
Lehigh there is a readily available sufide source - it's called air. And since slabs are not airtight and air can and does penetrate the slab -...
Sorry Joe, but slabs are absolutely not airtight. And yes, coins can and do continue to tone inside a slab if stored improperly.
No, it has not Ruben. If you check my post in this thread - HERE - you will see why I say that.
Doesn't matter what the face value is. In a 1 lb. bag you will get approx 3/4 of a pound of silver regardless of the face value. What you need...
You are correct Carl, companies do change. And that is exactly why I have changed my recommendations - because the companies did change. If...
To answer your original question - 10% is about it from a historical perspective. Paying any more than that is ludicrous in my opinion. What's...
To be honest, I think they were being kind. I've seen coins with lesser scratches get bagged.
Easy - copy a genuine coin in F condition.
Bruce - The spots on the neck do not show up in these pics as they did. But the dark color in the recesses confirms the coin has been dipped...
Oddly enough, coins can be found with rust on them. It isn't all that uncommon. But the rust does not come from the coins, except for the '43...
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Awwwww - and it was so peaceful :( I can't buy it Rusty. Look at the reverse, the wing tips are worn flat, the eagles head is worn flat, parts...
To my knowledge they haven't. But - if you read their standards it is easy to see why there is no need for them to change their standards. It is...
It didn't - that happened when the hole was plugged with melted silver.
I'm also the Tooth Fairy :secret: :D
Somewhere in the neighborhood of $75 - $100.
Very little, maybe $20 - $25 to the right person. The coin is virtually destroyed.
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