I wasn't referring to toned Morgans but to a coin such as a "grade rarity" or higher grade 1893-S. This coin is very common, except in grade. I...
Compared to the US, there is no correlation between the prices of the more expensive coins and the level of affluence, even in the affluent...
In this instance, I agreed with you that the 1794 SP is a better coin given the merits of both. I'm not trying to single this coin out but since...
In the US and a few other countries, it is predominantly an "investment" buying culture which accounts for the higher prices or price level. This...
I don't believe those changes are the result of demographics at all. US prices for expensive coins have a substantial "investment" component...
Most of the coins I buy don't come up for sale in close proximity frequently enough where its really possible to answer this question because the...
In comparing the merits of the SP-66 1794 dollar and this coin, I personally think its attributes are somewhat better, but not much better because...
I am aware of what you are telling me. What you are describing is mostly a function of the financial profile of the current collector. The...
What you are describing may have been because local collectors were priced out or they may just have chosen to not compete financially. We do not...
I agree with your second comment. Culture is a significant factor in collector interest. I don't see that income (or net worth) has much to do...
Demand for world coins in the US is actually usually greater (much greater) than in the home market, in most instances. The first reason for...
On what basis do you believe coins are undervalued to other collectible fields? World and ancient coins are certainly undervalued versus US, but...
Its my belief that where world coins sell for at or near the Krause price, its usually because a dealer is able to get a buyer to pay the "retail"...
I received this set as a gift in 1977. Of course, since it came with slots in a cardboard folder which didn't hold the coins firmly, I used...
To the extent Krause agrees with home country price guides, it is either by accident or because Krause uses them as the source. For South Africa...
I believe the price difference between the two coins is that there are two different types of buyers, regardless that both have "deep pockets"....
Yes, in theory, if you divide the debt and all corresponding wealth and production equally or a lot more equally, it is sustainable or looks it....
The economy we have to day is unsustainable longer term. It is based upon perpetual increases in substantial amounts of artificial cheap credit...
ing You cannot compare British to US coins to conclude they are financially undervalued. There are various reasons why one coin sells for one...
Yes, at some point, silver will hit $50 an ounce. And yes, its quite likely there will be a lot more to worry about or pay attention to that its...
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