some people actually collect counterfits
Try a 20 watt halogen directed toward the top of the coin at about 45 deg. You have to diffuse the light, try using a paper towel. This might...
You guys are right, I guess ebay really wants that money!! They pulled the listing, but its funny how they found it (hmmm, I wonder how?) At least...
Interesting, I guess I could just tack the amount on the starting price. Can you supply the link from paypal stating this?
10 day listing on ebay starting around 8 tonight. 1938-D Walker NGC MS64 1934-D Walker PCI MS64 1894-S Morgan ICG MS63 The walker is...
Neighborhood dealer showed me a 72-cc AU slabed pcgs. I think to date thats the most expensive coin I held in my hand. A little out of my price...
Yea, concur about the wear issue. Nothing like a noseless president, or one with one eye!! Just think of the possibilities!!
Huge jump between 64 and 65. I think you'd have to actually look at the coin to tell, might come down to a few dings or breaks in luster.
I bought a rock tumbler for clad coins I find metal detecting. Works pretty good and I dont feel to guilty putting a bunch of dirty coins back in...
Some of the old time collectors advise using freezer bags with a couple of new copper pennies. The pennies act kinda like a sacrificial anode,...
Some kind of impurity. I wouldnt buy it for $50. Sometimes you cant avoid marks, especially on frosted coins, but I would avoid the...
I plan on going. The plan is to actually stay down there for a night. Ive never been to a big show, kinda excited. Anyone else plan on being...
I have a few items up for auction. Feel free to take a look. Just look for items being sold by tallpaul000. As always, have fun!
Which one, small or large? Thanks
Took the plunge and became a platinum member in PCGS. I sent in my 8 coins for grading, one was my avatar. Thought for sure they wouldnt grade it...
I think its the lighting. The hair looks like its been tooled below the ear. Probably just how it was photographed. Thanks for the input, as always
http://cgi.ebay.com/1881-S-GEM-BU-MORGAN-DOLLAR-AMAZINGLY-FROSTY-LUSTEROUS_W0QQitemZ8331084719QQcategoryZ39465QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/1880-S-MORGAN-SILVER-DOLLAR-MS65-DMPL-SUPER-NICE_W0QQitemZ8330634107QQcategoryZ39465QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Die varieties, I think for morgan and peace silver dollars only. They have a book that all collectors should have if they are interested in these...
Yea, watch out for the NGC on moderns, they seem to dish out perfect coins pretty freely.
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