Another "better idea" that appears to have TOTALLY flopped. It's not unusual for a good site to rethink their business model and send whatever...
Seems to me someone put together and posted online a collection of coin slabs. Someone is asking about an older ANA slab (pre-ANACS). I'd like to...
I have entered all the dates and grades for my latest NGC Registry Set. It's Braided Hair Large Cents (1839-1857). I wait until I'm 80-90%...
Got three IHC's for my set. Usual source -- Angel Dee's These make it only 5 more to go (DDO's and overdates not counted) 1864 CuNi in PCGS...
Looking around at the possibilities got confusing. What is the latest edition? I want to add it to my library. I just got a 1795 Flowing Hair...
I know when it's time to mention a Whitman in Baltimore. The time is when I start printing out my wantlists and registration. I always go...
For 20+ years I've worked on a worldwide birthyear set, 1941 in my case. I use the Krause catalog as my source to identify what exists and how...
I just bought a token on eBay for my wife (Xmas). It's not particularly expensive (<$50) but is in her area of interest (sewing). I don't have...
As usual I went to the Baltimore Whitman Show last Friday. I picked up an 1858 Large Letter Flying Eagle cent which completed my NGC Registry Set...
Start planning and saving. The November Whitman show in Baltimore is approaching (Nov 15-18). Forget the 15th (Early Bird and it costs) and the...
About 2 weeks ago I started a Braided Hair Large Cents set (1839-1857). I'm going to try and keep the set to an average grade of XF. Some of the...
MFD came through with another great IHC for my set. This makes me about 79% complete (FE's are counted as part of the set minus the 1856)....
I had a full set but many were raw coins. But I wanted a slabbed set. Just got a 1925-S which was the last one needed. No, this set will NOT...
I'm trying to put together a set of small-size one dollar notes (no star notes). I've done okay with the United States Note (all one of it). And...
Interesting message from NGC. They are having a "crossover special". "For a limited time, if you submit a PCGS-certified coin for CrossOver...
LESSON LEARNED (or in this case REMINDED OF): Thanks to NGC's labeling method and my inattention to details I goofed. I was after a 1927-S...
Let's see if I can codify the "pants pocket/washing machine" method of cleaning coins. First you have to decide HOW MUCH cleaning you want to...
Just received another IHC from MFD. It was an on again/off again situation. One of his other customers was supposed to send it to him but kept...
I tried to use the Search capability to find the thread about the Vienna, VA show this past weekend. I've GOT to be doing something wrong; I...
My 1878-7over8TF Morgan is labeled "Strong" on the PCGS slab. I can't find a reference to that term. I assume it's some sort of VAM variety but...
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