According to the December 24 Coin World, it looks like PCI's assets are being auctioned off in January. I know there had been problems with JT...
I don't think the prices offered were unfair. They were wholesale offers, but not unfair. For the common GSAs, the most the top wholesale...
It's a great coin, but I would like to see it in hand. The surfaces seem kind of dead to me, and the piece looks like a 63/64 coin from the pics....
The coin looks like it has really nice luster. The high poin rubs are just surface friction and are acceptable for a 62 coin. From the images, I...
Littleton does sell accurately graded coins, even if they are way overpriced. I will say that their customer service toward dealers who sell to...
The coin definitely looks better in person than in the scan.
It's not entirely uncommon for some of the better Mint products from the 1990s to show up with casual collectors, occasionally even the 1995-W...
Yeah, the Morgan Mint is bad too. I have seen some of their items come into the shop. It will be something like a Liberty, Buffalo, and a...
Due to the strong and evenly struck reverse, I think I would normally call it a F-12. But I would likely net it to a VG-10 due to the few rim bumps.
I was in the office today when an older man came in and wanted to sell some coins. There was a bag full of US Mint and Proof Sets, as well as a...
I like to take someone along who has an interest in coins, but is not experienced. I enjoy teaching people things at shows, as one can learn a...
Nice uncirculated Wheat Cents from the 30s and even early 40s are really hot right now. Anytime we get them in stock as singles, they sell almost...
I would say both. I am a collector who somehow got managed to obtain a job dealing in coins.
It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday Kevin. I had a great time talking coins. I hope to see you at some other shows.
The top dealers are paying 10x1 for silver and about $0.50 for Buffs, so you did fine.
Looks like a F-12 to me. It's an eye appealing example to with clean surfaces.
You should definitely open them. Bags of silver from the mid 70s may have better coins than more recently accumulated bags of silver. You will...
I spoke with Bill Fivaz about this over the summer. He has examined several supposed 1914/3-D Buffalo Nickels and used overlays to compare them...
Great read! I think many people tend to "micro grade" coins at times. For example, most experienced collectors should be able to grade a coin...
I would have been jumping. I bought 15 $20 Libs and about 30 oz in a Modern Deal this morning. Luckily, it's all presold.
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