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Yes, definately. I misunderstood the question/poll to mean would you give a tot the actual valuable coin? I do give as gifts to kids Whitman...
No, but not because I'm not generous or willing to part with my coins, but because I think it would be inefficient - that my gift would bear...
Thanks to everyone who has posted on this thread. I've learned a lot from it. I think some others who tend to argue on this site would benefit...
I really appreciate this. I always try to be cautious, but this is something I wouldn't have thought of . . . someone selling something on eBay to...
I heard that one of the TPG's uses, internally, a 700 point scale, essentially allowing for 10ths. I persoanlly think that makes more sense than...
I have lots of 'junk' coins laying around, clad and silver. I like to give a whitman folders ($3) and a handful of coins to get them interested....
Another time it's acceptable to 'clean' coins. (R-rated - not for sensitive viewers) edited After being disgusted, it make me laugh so hard.
C'mon Doug - let lose - have some fun with this one;)
When to clean coins This could be a fun thread. We’ve all recoiled when someone mentions cleaning coins, but there are times when it is right and...
Beautiful indeed - thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting this link!
OP, here's what I sent to a young friend who was coin-roll hunting. I hope you find this helpful. Clean your coins: If you collect pocket...
If you love cents then check out this thread: http://www.cointalk.com/t14784/ Welcome:welcome:
First, welcome to CT:welcome: There are about as many ways to collect as there are people, but having said that, the most popular are -...
"A Pittsburgh-area tattoo parlor owner says she saved some money by using real money to tile her space — with 250,000 pennies. . . “Amazingly...
Well, it's hardly necessary to restate:dead-horse: this is a bad idea. Almost as bad idea as bashing Detecto in this forum. Having said that,...
Very cool - thanks for posting. I'd love to come across something like this!
I have a few different 'collections', one of which is my history sets, these are specifically for the historical, versus investment, value. For...
Just for perspective, I've left positive feedback for a seller, understanding how important feedback score is to many, but then sent a PM about...
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