I agree 1000%. Shifting demographics, shortening attention spans and probably less disposable incomes really worry me. Do you see many threads...
I have a lot of respect for you - my favorite coin Collecktor. The next time I botch something up big time, I'll think of you! Seriously, it...
I agree with your point about not abusing the coin dealer's time. In my area, the shows are few and far in between. Don't tie up the poor guy.
Demand is the key, my man! Back in 2000 and 2001, I actually (YES, I hate to admit it) invested over $2000 in unopened boxes and packs of...
You're hilarious. Thanks for nothing except where do I send the money to help build the shrine in your holiness's honor. PRICELESS!
This is a very confusing thread. The OP says he got 10 sets, but the auction was for 40 sets. The auction is clearly for UNOPENED BOXES of SMS...
Agreed that there is still a bit of work left :) But very nice. I like it.
There's been a lot of emphasis in this thread on whether a coin is worth $1 or $2. I think the effect of demand is much more important. I...
As a former software developer, a couple words of advice. It seems like a simple little thing, but... 1. Avoid the dime, quarter stuff....
Wowsa! Great pickup! If the Franklin is in any kind of decent shape, that coin alone justifies the price!
I think you've hit it on the head here. But what does "so rare" mean? I only have and probably will only have $20 or so a month for coins....
I look for "problem" coins that look good to me - yes, it's possible! I have a 1832 bust half that has the month and day of my birthday scrawled...
This type of job would be like the people who collect the coins out of parking meters. It's all in metal boxes or whatever. They don't see a...
This bank didn't happen to be called "The Lost Dutchman's Bank and Thrift" by any chance?
I have two favority sayings about successful investing from the Stock Market/Mutual Fund area: - Bulls make money, Bears make money and the...
I'll take a stab at this. Let's say silver hits $50/oz. There are lines going around the corner wherever they buy silver. You show up with...
bhp3rd: Wow! Enquiring minds want to Enquire!!! First - let me say that I enjoy your posts immensely. Please keep it up. I don't care if...
A couple of years ago, there was an ebay seller who left ebay and opened his own online store. All he sold were OBW rolls and BU rolls....
Nickels can tone fast! While going through change, I keep the AU/BU nickels. Well, I had about 30 and decided to put them in a plastic tube....
Thanks for all the comments so far. I think I understand where I was confused now. SEGS does have "chatty" labels and I think I mistook that...
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