Good reply 900. I would say that just because a prestigious firm has certain coins for sale does not mean that they are guaranteed to always hold...
I see the combination not really adding value. I would bet that their combined market share will shrink from what it was before the merger. This...
Hmmm, they sure were in the last few years with housing, no? Lol, point taken Gbroke, albums are very convenient. I would simply suggest they...
I bought a Dansco album once and on a few of the "lines" of coins all of the coins had scratch marks in the direction of the plastic slides. Doug...
Desert knew where I was going with my last comment, but for everyone else be wary of ETF's trading in commodities of less valuable metals....
Well the seller does not normally handle US coins, and all of the other US coins are white or gray, so I do not think they tried to show toning...
Anyone else do what I do? I cheat and buy what I want but don't open it when it arrives and tell my wife to open it and wrap it up for me. Sorry,...
Great advice everyone, thank you very much. I hadn't dealt with proof toned coins much, so everything said here has been extremely helpful. :)
I have bought from this firm, so I trust the photos are accurate. I was just wondering how "market attractive" this toning is today, since I find...
I would be careful Desert. Big difference between copper and gold ETF's. Copper may lag severely like oil does because of physical storage issues....
One of my favorite gifts to get people interested in ancients is the Constantine commemorative with the hand of God. Nothing like a giant hand of...
I have posted about toning some, but believe me I DO like it. I was wondering what you toning guys thought of this little item for sale: Does...
...because they use the envelope and album to attractive AT coins. Really its just "speed enhanced" NT. :) If you want to be safe(r), I will tell...
Ancients and or World coins really. WHat is not to love? Actually I saw the best Large cent collection in my life one time at CICF, so there...
Great points, and the way around them is to pay and grade based upon DETAILS, not artificial connivances like soft strike, cabinet friction, etc...
I agree with Doug that Tiberius has most often been associated with the "Tribute Penny" since he was ruler at the time the phrase was spoken. His...
I would defer to you Marshall. I have some AU half and large cents, and have never seen such a specimen, but that does not mean they don't exist.
I feel for you Collect. I especially hate it when you watch the action for days and days, dreaming it will be yours. It sucks but that is the...
^^This. Its amazing how quickly having your own fortune on the line sharpens perceptions. If an economist is working for someone trying to sell...
The extreme contrast between the fields and the design? That is what I don't like at first, though this can be a result of the photo. SOMETHING is...
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