Grandpa has told me every time he gives me a coin or more, "This is the last of it. You have everything I have ever owned in coins." Well, he gave...
I dug out my coins to have a friend practice some photography. It's been a good couple years since I glanced on my first completed set as a kid,...
Ok, maybe I'm still in the optimistic mindset of when I was collecting these as a teenager, but has the demand for XF Mercs been on the rise? The...
Yeah, I'm a little late, but that's what happens when you party through New Year. So, anyone have coin resolutions? Here's a few of mine: Finish...
So, I have been sort of dismall with my collecting recently. It just wasn't keeping the collector flame alive like it used to. I think I just got...
Sorry-I know I really don't quite belong on this side of the forum as I'm strictly a coin collector, but I saw this and thought you guys would...
Thought it would be nice to see your set/album upgrades. Here's my recent Frankie Half upgrade. Before: [IMG] After: [IMG]
Why don't they ever have electronic coin books that I want? It was my birthday, and recently recieved an electronic reader. I go to the website,...
Got this 1958 upgrade...a type II even! Definately a nice one to add to my collection. Wish to guess on grade? [IMG]
So, to put it shortly, my Prez Dollar proofs are toning and I don't know why. Today I decided to flip through and admire my collection. I got to...
I'm getting close to finishing the LMC series and I am trying to decide which varieties to include. The big decision maker is if to worry about...
Could someone post a couple pics of damaged coins for my comparisons? Coins, preferably of copper origin, showing soap residue, tape residue,...
The purpose of this thread is to facilitate discussions regarding grading of Franklin Halves. I know what I feel I've learned, I did my best when...
Well, as indicated on a previous thread, I took an ebay risk and bought an NGC certified 1953 S Franklin half to "complete" my set. I must say I'm...
Long story short, I got my first paycheck as a physical therapist and I wanted to blow some of it on coins. I went to the dealer today to find the...
So, I got ebay happy and bought this 53 P. Overall I'm happy with it, most notably the bell lines. One thing I'm not satisfied with is the...
I'm tired of being a passive observer/reader of the forum. Considering work doesn't start for more than another week and since I'm sick of...
Well, I finally graduated from physical therapy school. I decided to treat myself to a little cion shop visit. Goals on this visit in descending...
Ok, here's what I've done...I ordered two typical sets of, "1959-2010 BU Cents" from ebay just to feel the waters, get my feet wet in the...
This probably should be moved under 'rules' but seeing as their was only one posting I felt silly asking it there, so mods, feel free to move it...
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