I don't take inflation into the cost, but I do see your point. And I believe around 20 years or so they might have spent more money on coins that...
Simple to me an - expert is someone that knows more about a topic than I do. Even if they do not consider themselves experts. And job titles are...
And please continue to describe why they are fakes. I am not sure on the 1908 I could see the pitting in states in the picture if you had not...
Good deal in my opinion. Too bad I already have an account.
Not Paul - but I personally don't think so. I think it is just that they are the ones with the years of experience and are trying to help us...
Some good points. PS - I have never advocated the elimination of the cent. :)
Very cool die crack. Gotta love some of these.
Nice batch of coins.
LOL - good find. I am going to have to look around my walmart and see if it has a coinstar machine. :)
The "Deal Shopping" Mentality - Helpful Insights for the New Collectors I found this post on "The "Deal Shopping" Mentality -...
Excellent thread. Even though I was out of town and missed this I think everyone needs to read this thread. A lot of good thoughts along the way.
Wish the pictures were larger, but I do not think it is a coin at all. Just my opinion and it never hurts to go to a local shop for verification....
Post some links to the auctions and let some of the experts take a look at them. At this point I am not sure I recommend buying off ebay for...
LOL - it is also tax free. :)
Something to keep in mind at swap meets and flea markets is that sometimes the seller is convinced that his old coins are worth a lot more than...
Well - I could do that. But these albums looks really cool with a complete set with real coins in them. Just something cool to see all at once...
Kind of looks like a polished coin. And been there done that with the questions. It never hurts to ask and learn. Plus some of us other...
Great story!
I agree with telling the difference between high grade AU and MS. And something nobody here has mentioned is my grading versus the tpg graded...
Yep - the pictures make the bag marks look a little bad to me for a 66. Compare it to some on Heritage - it could just be the pictures. The one...
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