I have to admit that the Oregon Commemorative is probably one of the nicest designs in U.S. coin history...both sides. I'm infatuated with its...
These responses are great and exactly what I was looking for to get me going down the right path. Thanks guys!
I've volunteered to help put together an ancient Jewish coin display at my temple. I will have to put up some of the funds and the temple will...
Here's my entry. http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=3678
I can't disagree with anything you said. I didn't want to put a reserve (or starting bid) because that incurs even more eBay fees. However, in...
You make some very good points. I have done limited selling on eBay. Unfortunately, all those coins were sold at a loss. They actually sold...
National Coin Delaer....thank you very much! That was a wonderful thread on becoming a dealer that you pointed out. It appears by the first...
Actually, I'm really glad you brought this topic up! I have no intention of opening up a literal coin store (waaaay to expensive and too much...
I've been mulling over becoming a coin dealer (part-time) for months now. I know of someone I can purchase a decent amount of coins from that can...
In the near future (20 years or so), I don't see cash coming out of society. However, 50 years or so down the line, I see it could be a very...
Technically, the grading services will grade something as Brown with less than 5% red showing, Red/Brown with 5%-95% red, and Red with 95%+ red...
I'm in for this week. http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?p=25599
The funny thing is that I've seen this exact coin (and holder) for sale on eBay a number of times. It hasn't successfully sold in the past....
PR70: I was one of those "bidders" that was watching this coin. I was curious what it was going to go for. The grading company is a lark....
Ironically enough, I recently got an 1851-O 3-cent silver graded by them and I think they undergraded it by a point or two. I realize the value...
Actually, I use Quicken. I treat each coin (or, if necessary, set) as it's own "stock" or commodity. In this way, you can track your true costs...
I would slab any early proof, especially any high-end proofs including modern stuff. Slabs help protect the coin and either stop or slow down the...
I can recommend a number of sites, but one that stands out for remarkable prices and not as much traffic as some of the other guys you might hear...
I'd like to clarify that even though I made a conscious decision to "invest" in "rare" coins for the future, most of my holdings are still in the...
I paid PR64 wholesale money for an 1878 3-Cent Nickel Proof 65 NGC. The coin is great and it's a proof-only year! Mintage of 2,450, surviving...
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