A lot of this high production modern stuff is over priced, over graded by the services and over rated. To me, I don't collect it since I will be...
ICG seems to sell at reasonable greysheet levels, but not the inflated premiums that PCGS or NGC coins sometimes do. I think the fact that they...
BQ: True, true and even more true, I purchased the coin and not the holder. At the lowest common denominator I purchased an honest MS-64 coin,...
That's how I looked at it in my decision to buy, the COIN was there and who gives about the holder. I guess I could chance cracking it out in the...
Ditto.
This is big time TPG Kool-Aide as they all do it especially when they know it will be up for a major auction.
Slabs, Eagle Holders and 2x2 staple mounts.
I just purchased a 1937 Roanoke Commemorative in MS-64 in an ICG slab that is all there and is a no question MS-64 that looks like an MS-65 from...
Wow, I did not know that!!
Greg Heim Greg is a dealer and expert in early American type and copper with emphasis on half cents. Greg is as honest as they get and he will...
Even buyers of slabs should take the advice, buy the coin, not the holder. This implies that one should be able to grade and recognize a good MS...
I am amazed that she knew that much about North America and the World period...most kids that are older probably can't point to the US much less...
Circulated coins should be a cinch to buy raw, uncs and proofs are where the real hairs start to get split in the world of grading.
Winchester is about as far north as you can go in Virginia..:' ) I live in Loudoun County on the south side of the county so we aren't far behind...
I guess I am less risk averse and fairly confident in my ability to grade and consulting those around me that I trust. One thing to watch in...
So, you mean you wouldn't buy an original proof set or mint set raw in the mint packaging? Wow....
The hobby does need new blood to keep going so hopefully the numbers will increase or stabilize.
What raw coins are you comfortable buying and what is your limit on cost?
I worry that when I go that the relatives that do get them will get ripped off, but that is why an apraisal will be mandated at the estate...
rhoggman: You are still a young'n in the hobby and I am probably closer to that big mint in the sky than you. :') BTW, I am older but still like...
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