Collectors have long wondered what happens when we get to the point of undetectable repairs and/or counterfeits. It appears we are now there, or...
Fascinating. Not the part about shipping, but the business model of "breaking" sports card boxes. I had never heard of that before.
You learned an important lesson about shipping charges. I'll help you avoid some future pain. Be sure to inquire about shipping before placing a...
Personally, I think it is misplaced to “blame” NGC or Heritage or anyone else for rising prices. Collectors are spending their money and it is...
Yeah, it’s a tough time to start a new hobby. At the same time I wonder if the strong prices are pulling some of the better stuff out of the...
Some nice coins on offer. I got skunked, 0 for 4. I wasn't willing to set new world records for these coins but apparently others felt...
Beautiful coin, congratulations!
Surprisingly, it appears that it is.
Superb explanation! Thanks Barry!
Wow. OK, that's a big number, something like 40% of the value of the coin in this case. Sounds like there's money to be made in researching...
Good point. So to you an old provenance provides some "insurance" that the coin is not a fake. I guess then the question becomes how much are you...
Stop looking at the same coins I do! :happy: Seriously though, how much is that pedigree worth to you? To me it's worth about $0, but I'm curious...
Personally I am not a provenance collector and I wouldn't pay a significant premium for one. But a question for those who are: does omitting a...
It is in their fixed price catalog.
Beautiful coin!
They really bring down the price! IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 14.98 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge filing,...
I'm jealous as all get out. Looks like a very cool exhibit!
I think what folks are wondering is, why did you bid on it in the first place if you were uncomfortable with the lamination?
You learned something about auctions, and it didn't cost you that much. On the US coin side it's called "tuition". We all pay it one way or...
I'm not sure I would call it a type set, but maybe a denomination set. I think it would be pretty cool to see a set of all the denominations of...
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