My intent is to limit this question to non-dealers. After surfing eBay and the Internet this is what I came up with. I buy ONLY 1 oz gold bars...
We are moving so I get to deal with my collection. Checking and updating my inventory. ASSUMPTION: For insurance purposes I need to value a coin...
Asking is simple; finding one is difficult. I have been putting together a matched set of silver Roosevelt dimes in MS-66 FT (or FB). This is the...
It might be of interest to report 2014 dated coins as you encounter them. It could give us a clue as to when and where they are hitting...
The Red Book has most 1839 Large Cents listed in the Matron Head Modified: The "Young Head" group. BUT They have one listed with the Braided Hair...
I thought it was a fake so I asked. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-ANACS-PR70-DCAM-CENT-Shield-Penny-Perfect-/271353636265?&hash=item3f2defe5a9...
I have a set that's within two coins of completion. There are probably several reasons the two are hard to find. And I've gotten tired of waiting...
I'm having trouble finding 2 coins to complete a set. Not expensive; each cataloging less than $200. But they have to be slabbed by PCGS or NGC so...
I've pretty much sold off all my Morgan dollars. Buffalo nickels will be next. To "up" my variety/grading awareness I'd like to get the best...
Got it from Angel Dee's (Andy and Alynne Skrabalak). It's an MS-65 BN. [IMG] [IMG]
I got another IHC for my set today; only 4 left to go. Anyway, it had a small round B&W sticker on it with the head of an eagle and the words...
I just bought my first bullion item. A plain 1 oz gold bar. I'm thinking investment potential. The reason for buying a plain gold bar is easy to...
I added one more IHC to my set. It's MS-64 RB. Only four to go. [IMG] [IMG]
Maybe the FUN is just around the corner but the Baltimore Whitman Show is here NOW (7-10 Nov). Most collectors don't go Thursday and Sunday as...
After my spending spree at the June Balto Whitman show I basically shut down buying. Now with the next one about 2½ weeks away I've got to get the...
If you collect coins and want to be know as a numismatist please use the correct terminology. 1. The US does NOT strike pennies. Those coins are...
Time to start making plans. All of the Baltimore Whitman shows are well attended. To the best of my knowledge Baltimore is the ONLY place that...
This question sort of arose as an aside to an eBay post. But after thinking about it for a bit I believe it is more important that the OP's...
FINALLY got the last coin I needed to complete my NGC Registry Set of Classic Head Half Cents. It's the 1809 "o in O" (C-4). Over the years I had...
I've been working on this set for close to 10 years. And looking for this coin to complete it for close to 5 years. THE SET: US Classic Head...
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