Hi Susan, I think the messages you've gotten here are salient. Don't use coins as an investment. Sure some stories are compelling. But most you...
You should do yourself a favor and slow down until you figure out what you want to collect and get good at grading and assessing coins. If you're...
I am 95% positive. I was 100% positive until I dug around and found this thread on 1915 MPL diagnostics. It is authored by my friend Bob Campbell....
Thanks, WL. No, it's not an MPL but it does have a great strike and nice surfaces. Luster and color are impressive. I bought it from one of the...
I think those spots are PVC or verdigris. They're microscopic but bothersome enough that I sent the coin to PCGS yesterday to conserve it. I also...
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Abe, I would love to photograph that one. Send it to me and it's on the house. I'll even mail it back at no cost. PM me. Lance. P.S. Here's a...
Yes! That is gorgeous, WL! Sell it to me. Very nice pick-up. Lance.
I enjoy taking with a favorite dealer at shows. We have a good relationship. I have bought many nice coins from him and sold some as well. On...
We'll need photos to help you with grades. But one piece of advice regarding the trade dollar: don't buy raw. There are more counterfeit trade...
That would have been my guess too, Mark. Even the tiny nick in the neck is hard to see and seems unusually magnified in the pix. PCGS graded it...
This arrived yesterday. I love the luster which shows off its colors. I hope you like it too! Lance. [IMG][IMG]
Wonderful! Nice T$'s. Crypto knows his stuff. And you have done well. Congrats. Here's a proof T$ because some folks were asking. Lance. [IMG][IMG]
I have lots of favorites I don't own. Most I'll never own. But here are three I have I like a lot. Lance. [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG]
It's a PCGS MS64, pointed bust, Wooleytree. Glad you like it! Lance.
Not a chance. the TPG's are smarter than that. No one would prefer a genuine/BB over a problem-free holder from another TPG. Lance.
Nice Franklin. I like it. Yes, it has a fingerprint on the reverse but don't let it bother you. I don't think it detracts. Lance.
Arrived yesterday. Need more! Lance. [IMG][IMG]
Maybe this will help. Lance. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3203249/Common points of weakness on 1921 Peace dollars.pdf
Enjoy the show however it fits for you. There are no prerequisites. All kinds of collectors attend shows, and dealers are (should be) accustomed...
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