I was hoping that the dip would loosen the toning under the rust, thereby displacing it from the surface. I had some luck with some black marks on...
I have seen hundreds of these. I doubt it is either of the two reasons you state. There was an entire bag of walkers at an auction once with these...
Probably right. Its most likely at least, but didn't want to lay this out as known. The only known factor would be reduced liquidity in the...
Between the ET finger and the legs that go up to the guys ribs, I guess it is safe to say this was a less than experienced engraver. Interesting...
Self emplyed create most of the new job in this country, and are some of the most audited. There are plenty of revenue checking devices in place,...
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I agree that someone with more experience should chime in. I do not have expereince in this type of stain, but have used coin dip products on ugly...
I always hate these stories when the media is biased like this, (I know, all media is biased). I wish they would at least ATTEMPT to educate their...
People have mentioned eye appeal as if it is different from grade. This is where US numismatics has diverged from most numismatics. Effectively...
What Doug said was true. We have written it many times on threads so forgive me if I don't write it every time. 99% of "uncleaned coins" on Ebay...
There are also good Yahoo newsgroups about the subject. Basically, start with a bath in pure water, not from the tap. THis will loosen the dirt.
Always good advice of course. Even if the seller charges you more to accept CC or Paypal, it is a cheap form of insurance I have unfortunately use...
Tax law changes didn't happen until over two years after the commodity bubble burst. I don't think you can blame that. Rising tides raise all...
Like Cloud said, "economic crimes" is defined by the very governments that are overspending to begin with. I am on salary Texas John, and have all...
Agreed, probably the cheapest coin dated in the 1700's you can find. Still doesn't make it interesting, just plentiful. :)
Holy krikeys, how many dang Chris' are there on this board? Chris
Yeah, the US government is the only one who subjects its citizens to global taxation. Why should the US collect on income I earn in India, China,...
Its the key to the set and one of the great rarites of the 20th century. I would get it certified by a TPG company, this will enhance its value. I...
I have had, (well wife has had), good luck with both Canon and Tamron lenses, so I am not sure there is a need to stick with Canon. You mentioned...
Premium pricing for exquisite toning is not new, I was at a show in 1979 where some silver dollars sold for a premium for the toning, (I don't...
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