It was nice of him to do so. Many older collectors, (those of us buying for a while), have "black cabinets" that we keep of fakes. I admit mine...
No I am not. I am relating that story since it is the ONLY instance of someone saying such a detrimental thing about the man, (conveniently...
Inflexion, there is a little story I will relate that you may think is unrelated but please bear with me. In the late 60's an admitted former...
Fair enough sir. like most topics in economics there is no easy way to "prove" it. Interesting discussion and hope no hard feelings in any direction.
I wouldn't even grade it a gXF. If that ugly thing is in a 61 holder, its a poster child for what is wrong with slabbing world coins. :( Heck,...
I would say this is the "monetary" aspect of the metal working. Even if industrial use was not using up mining production, the extra demand of the...
You very well could be right about these sir. My only experience is with modern nickel plating, not these cents in particular. That is all I am...
Not really far fetched really. They could laser engrave a tiny microscopic code so small you couldn't see it, but enough to specifically identify...
To me, (and I usually hate mint packaging), that packaging makes that coin way cooler than normal.
Sorry, I don't view the mods here as "strong arms". Mods need to enforce forum rules, since they are put in place to facilitate discussion. I am...
"Fakes" is a word with many meanings in this hobby. If you are talking about modern reproductions just to fill an expensive hole, yes there is...
I suppose its possible, but I have also seen coins coated with nickel that were magnetic. Some of the third party people who coated coins for HSN...
Honestly, I have been wondering when this would happen. Nothing on a slab is very high tech at all. Unless they wish to start putting encrypted...
Sounds like you have a stronger market price for sales. Around here I can buy 90% pretty consistently for spot, so the dealers need to make up for...
So you are ignoring the EXPLOSIVE demand for coins that has occurred in the last 5 years, and trying to say something is wrong with supply and...
Its like a joke collection, but people are paying real money nowadays to get the lowest, problem free graded coins they can. Its basically like...
I agree with Jeff, most smart buyers will always discount 40 and 35% more severely than 90%. The sell prices vs PM is also lower. The major...
Lol, I just got an email about these today, but didn't post a thread since people probably would have accused me again of being "so anti-slab"....
So, the counterfeit slab maker needs to invest $300 in a laser printer? That is reassuring. :(
Yes we have, but its a trade group so I doubt they have any real desire to make silver appear a lot more plentiful than it is. Since its the only...
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