Good to know. Thank you.
If people are going to act like that on eBay, coin shows, flea markets, etc... What would make you think they would behave differently on a coin...
I think I would leave a post saying "thanks for trying to screw me," sever ties with that forum and look for one with a little higher caliber...
I pre-paid for the next Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800. It's due out in December.
People will misinterpret the ratings no matter how it explained to them. Sadly, no matter how well you do business, ship an item or how well it's...
FDC= Fleur du Coin, but this only applies to proof coins and coins that are absolutely perfect, without any marks, wear or blemishes. :rolling:...
Very interesting, thank you.
I did not think of that. It certainly is a sound point and would very neatly explain the various size differences documented.
I'll buy that. It sounds as good as any other figures on the subject.
I guess checking the diameter is going to be as useful as a football bat. How about the magnet test? On a different note, I just checked the...
I believe that there are more honest dealers than there are dishonest dealers, but where are you getting that figure of 80% from?
Hello GDJMSP, Numismaster.com says: Basic Coin Information KM#31 Denomination-Dime Country-United States Coinage Type-Circulation Coinage...
The authentic Draped Bust 1800 U.S. Dime is: Composition Silver Fineness 0.892 Weight 2.7 g 0.0774 oz ASW Diameter 19 mm Have you (carefully)...
The best advise you can get it this: Re-read the posts from GDJMSP and then follow it.
A non-collector talking about dunking a coin in acetone? How unusual.
So the moral of the story is….You can buy skulls from Oriental people at Disney? Sorry… I like Trade Dollars and I will buy them when I find...
They used to be all over but the ones near my end of Mass. pulled out over six years ago, probably closer to ten.
Aladdin's Castle arcade.
I have never had a problem using staples and cardboard 2x2’s. If you are going to remove the coin from the 2x2, do not attempt to remove the...
I personally would pass on this auction. The negative feedback speaks volumes to me.
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