"Why are "replicas" sold on Ebay? " Because people want to buy them. Same reason anything is sold anywhere. The Huzak Large Cent collection...
That is very, very good advice. :thumb: Exceptional coins always sell.
Well, I don't know much, but I know this... ...when it comes to commems on E-Bay, shop where ranchhand shops ! :p You'll score for sure !
I'm right with ya, Kanga. I don't know much about 'em so I can't collect 'em (yet). But that is a very interesting piece -o- work. Great...
Sounds like an attempt at Artificial Toning, which is Coin Doctoring, which is unethical. Would you want someone to sell you a coin as Natural...
One other consideration... Some people prefer "unopened" rolls, b/c they're "unsearched".
Those aren't the only options. If you choose to take 'em out of the paper, you can put them in inert plastic rolls *or* individually packaged in...
Dessicant (Silica gel and others) is great, but ONLY on two conditions : Coins and dessicant are kept together in an air-tight enclosed place...
Very interested ! Thanks !
Under appreciated, I'm sure. I've bought perfect ones for less than melt. The Bay does have some redeeming merit !
re: the merc 10c - Clearly die polish lines. No bag.
re: 1960 D/D rpm... that doesn't look like a rim ding post-mint. It looks like a planchet flake.
Click the "Completed Listings" option. Yes, the 70s sell high. Always have. OGP coins went for as little as $32 (inc shipping). $10 less than...
The US 1849 $20 is unique. What's more, it's in the Smithsonian, so it will remain unavailable at any price. But there are coins more rare than...
April 4th - Round Rock. http://coinshows.com/texas.html
I can confirm the "hot gold" story. Sold two fat boys; did very, very well.
That's a good one ! We should form a club... "The Not Ready for Prime Time Photographers" ! Here's one of my experiments... everything black...
What were the stated / agreed upon terms of the auction before you bid ? Did s/he offer a money-back guarantee ?
I have one that's a little of both... it's a delicate sea green. I'll post up if I can ever get a decent picture of it.
No, they do not protect you. Both the album and the atmosphere affect the coins. No, it's not inevitable. There are brilliant proofs 150 years...
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