I bought a coin once from one of those "mint" companies (GovMint, NewYorkMint, etc.) and am now on their permanent mailing lists, which means I...
Other than coins, I acquire (rather than "collect") Spyderco knives, LED flashlights, Civil War era replica pistols, antique Winchester 1873...
Hoarding is an instinctive human survival trait. We can't help it, it's in our genes. We often invent rationale for it, but basically it gives us...
If people didn't fall this stuff, they wouldn't be placing these ads. We're the ones sitting back and thinking how stupid this is, and they're the...
This guy is pulling your leg, and maybe more. There is no requirement by the IRS to inventory stocks, bonds, real estate, expensive jewelry,...
Cool coin, cool story. Thank you.
Even though Form 8300 is an IRS form, it's NOT about taxes. It's about detecting money laundering. Therefore, when misinformed individuals...
Not sure why you sold. Maybe you thought this was a peak and decided to cash out. Unfortunately, in the long term, this is NOT a peak and you...
Siberian Man: As always, I am very impressed with your collections, your photos, and your knowledge of your coins' history. It's always a...
I have a small collection of chinese 1850's eagles/doubles/quarters/etc that I use for educational purposes about the California Gold Rush. They...
Why not just sell to a dealer and bypass the problems with eBay? If you stick with eBay, this buyer is not the only buyer in the world. Reject him...
I would go with silver - reputable 10 oz bars and ASEs for such small amounts of money. If you have large funds and would anticipate selling in...
I just heard from my online dealer today that they received their Mint shipment and that my order is on the way -- finally. Case closed.
Realistically, I don't think millions of Chinese citizens will ever give a rat's behind about gold and silver bullion coins. Dream on, dudette.
Certainly not bored, but it would be nice to be able to share my enthusiam and interests with people other than those on the end of a computer...
Is anyone ordering and receiving new 2010 ASEs? My source has had my order for a month and keeps giving me excuses that the Mint is allocating and...
Gotta be worth thousands. You have just discovered a new collectible niche -- error albums.
In addition to coin collecting, I have a number of other "interests" such as knives, antique guns, target shooting, photography, ham radio,...
Here's a nice site about coins of the period you want -- although no sales information or prices. Mostly educational....
It looks like the Liberian commemoratives being sold here: http://www.pandaamerica.com/subcategory.asp?subcat=332&categ=23&grp=1 and here:...
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