As I read my own comments, just for the record: I don't think that high grade circulation strike coins are going to give you the long term...
a perfectly cool choice to make. Personally, I respect your right to collect any way that you like, that's the hobby. I encourage people to do...
do you mean this: or this: If demand increases due to relative rarity, then the 94 Matte Proof should be much more valuable. Demand and...
If you wonder what a high grade matte proof with a mintage in the millions will sell for in the future consider this: If almost all of a coin...
Likely not cherry-picked. These are the left over coins from them busting up thousands of Mint Sets. Think about what they sell. The cents,...
I don't understand where all of the AU grades are coming from. The coin isn't worn, it's dipped. Or over-dipped, if you prefer. AU details, but...
The short answer is that I don't know what a slabbed set goes for. You need a blue sheet to find the certified prices. To those considering a...
man, sorry I missed it and hope you had a great b-day Travis!
happy birthday!!!
the kid isn't short on confidence, is he?
2 posts doesn't lend a lot of credibility,does it?
Everyone: My boss at the coin shop has given me another opportunity to make some money. This time on eBay. The problem is, I don't know a lot...
I love 20th Century Type!!!
let's not be silly. I believe that BNB was referring to the fact that he used table salt (NaCl). It is an abrasive. I was not referring to saline...
Remember that low mintage does NOT equal key date coin. Ex.- 1950-D Jefferson Nickel has the lowest mintage, 1939-D is the key date....
One unintended consequence of making satin finish coins for the Mint Sets is that people (and boy, have they!) put a lot of pressure on the banks...
any salt is too much. Do not use abrasives on coins, the effects are irreversible
yep, the salt is definitely abrasive
Acetone is probably best. It, at the very minimum, won't harm the coin from a collector standpoint.
It's always nice to get coins for Christmas.I got 3 2009 Silver proof sets from my wife, but better than those, she gave me the PCGS Guide and the...
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