There is a 1890 Morgan currently on eBay which is slabbed by NGC and graded "Briliant Uncirculated" but has no Sheldon Scale number (the auction...
My ID is derived from the central character of Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged." A remarkable book which continues to become more relevant to our...
You might check out eBay right now, looking for sellers who have good feedback and buy-it-now pricing on rolls. Lowest BIN is $340 or so at the...
Follow-up Thanks for the suggestion re: a mailcage. I'm already trying to design something that will work. I'm glad my beast didn't get to the...
I thought I would share a coin-related adventure I had yesterday. I have a new dog, adopted via a rescue organization (see avatar). I came home...
Feb. 12th, Lincoln's birthday, is listed in the Mint's product schedule as the availablity date. That should be the first day that you may order...
Why has the forum become so popular? I believe that the popularity and increased traffic can be attributed to a number of factors: The...
The Mint website is accepting subscriptions for the ASE Uncirculated W's and for Proofs, so that seems to indicate they will be available sometime...
Apmex is offering 2009 ASE's for $15.96 this morning. They have a minimum order of $50, and shipping factors in as well, but that seems to be the...
I don't think you've supplied enough information to the people on CT. Do you plan to focus on CC-Mint coins? Have you set a MS-threshold for your...
Morgan Set Strategy There is much wisdom concentrated in this post. I recently picked up The Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit...
Oil in PCGS slabs? Pardon what may be an obvious question. Can you elaborate on the 'oil in PCGS slabs' reference. I have not heard of this...
I am no fan of those purveyors, and sometimes wonder at the audacity of their pricing. However, the term "golden dollar" is used by the US Mint:...
I thought it might be interesting to hear how other Forum members manage their programs. Thus, I invite the answers to two questions: What...
I am curious what the wise and experienced members of CF would recommend as the optimal acquisition method for the new UHR Double Eagle. Should...
Intercept Shield does sell binder products that have the shield material built into the binder - or the slipcase for the binder. I haven't tried...
I have a complete year set of Silver Maple Leafs. While I was putting it together, I saw many for sale in the original wrapping - often called...
I can't help but be curious what you used as a soaking solution. I have as yet never dipped or cleaned any coin that was destined to be part of my...
Interesting find. I wonder what is lying out there in non-specialty venues. How noticeable was this VAM in hand? Also, the imagery you provided...
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