I buy at shows if I see a good price or something neat. Mostly at the LCS, Skyland Coin, Bristol, Va. ASEs for stacking. Gold jewelry for my...
I use paypal for EVERY overseas purchase. You can leave instructions at the time of payment that you would like the Tracking Number when your...
[ATTACH] Annulets are in this instance, tiny little circles that are used to separate letters or words on a coin. You can see them on the right...
Even though I won't be attending I found several who have tables at this years event. Alphabetically they are: Stephen Album Allen Berman CNG CRO...
I stood in line at his table at the recent ANA. A true scholar and gentleman. I hope his retirement will be part time so that we can still learn...
@Fred Weinberg This morning I cancelled my trip to Orlando/FUN. Don't need to take even a 10-20% chance that either I'll get sick (fully vac'd)...
Can't wait to see your auction winnings. How bout one hint.
I wonder how many overseas dealers will be in attendance. If they test positive have to quarantine it could get very expensive for them. Charles...
@YankeeDime your break even and possible profit would come from sending in and receiving MS68 grades from one of the 2 leading TPGs. Just because...
When the Tennessee quarter was released 20 years ago, Graceland (Elvis Presley) in Memphis bought several pallets of each Philly and Denver...
A friend and I split a case of 1000 of the Meghrig. Yes, they have some PVC content, but by the time it effects my coins I will be long gone from...
A question for all of the CRH members here. When you get your allotment of cents from the bank, do you set aside the pre '82 cents? Are you...
Great looking coins. Hard to pick a favorite. OK, maybe 2, The Sphinx piece and the Light House. Wonderful write ups. Thanks!!
First, squeeze the staples with some pliers. Avoid damage to near by coins. Many collectors put together sets with the earlier dates with some...
I've got 45+ blank front/back of Cal Ripken Jr. I've also got several blank backs from 1984 Topps. Some still sealed in rack packs. The 13 cent...
Nice write up. Thank you!!
Many of the ultra rarities have been co-owned over the years. Of course they were dealers, not collectors.
Thanks for sharing. Numbers 2, 4, 5, 8 are my favorites. #2 and #5 are really nice. Great write ups!!
Had a neighbor ask me to help her roll change from 3 pint jars in the early 80's. Found a few dimes and nickels, the rest all cents. Bought the...
The three piece 40% proof set was still available for issue price in November of 1980. Ordered 20 of them and waited 9 months. Went thru them and...
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