it was prety funny, i had a couple of coins i was interested in and asked for his prices. when he told me $12 I didn't think twice ;) Its one of...
related to this thread: I purchased a rather nicely sulpher toned franklin from my local dealer, It is a 1959 PCGS MS63 for next to nothing......
I heard that miles standish (was lead grader at ANACS) has left as well. I am not taking this as a bad omen for ANACS, if you view it from a...
oh my god, right now they are selling 1996 ASE's in COIN WORLD SLABS for $153!!!!!!! pardon my french but WTF?
well here is a question: How is NGC or PCGS, or ICG, etc. benefiting from the first strike designation? Do they sell the coins and make a profit...
I believe the star designation grew out of people buying graded coins sight unseen, you may purchase a coin that technically grades high but is...
nice speedy! From what i have read they give stars to proofs if one side is cameo and the otehr is not, but not always... so what would you...
I am just crossing my fingers that my set will be pristine when it gets to NGC... I asked them what they do if when they open the box they find...
no prob, can you post a pic of your star coin> (maybe in another post so we don;t hijack this thread)
the mint sets aside a certain number for returns. also they can mint more coins to REPLACE ones that have been damaged in shipping. I wouldn't be...
not exactly speedy, even on NGC's web site it states that a star does not mean "PQ" (can be graded a point higher) It is just for eye apeal or...
they never seem to have anything really good on those shows, always common date stuff tey try to pass off as rare. I heard the guy actually try to...
I would suspect that they are all doing it because they are trying to stay competitive. I like NGC very much, but they are probably the worst...
I have heard stories that some of the big submitters get major discounts when they send in huge quantities, like 500-1000 coins. so maybe they...
just out of curiosity i checked my dansco state quarter albums... all the proofs are starting to target tone! :) What do you think will happen to...
I also tuned into the other shopping channel coin show, they where selling the anniversary gold set for 9000 :eek: I like to torture myself ;)
PCGS is doing the same hanky panky... I agree with you, its ridiculous. I laugh when i see people pay extra for a "first strike". Not my money.
I do, for a laugh. Its amazing how they talk up the most common of coins and make people believe they are rare... right now they are hawking...
thanks speedy :) tell him that he can save up the money and go moose hunting in Canada! It is really hard to stop smoking, I quit over a year...
:) but seriously, your best bet is to go to the bank and get rolls right from them. You may be able to get an armored car to deliver you rolls,...
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