He used to write articles on how to grade various coin types every month in Coin World. But that was 10-12 years ago with some more recent, I have...
I would never advise anyone to buy any of them at current prices. The idea is to pick out future coins in advance and buy them at issue prices.
Not really. Since the coin was dateless it little value above face to begin with. Sometimes using the acid can even increase the value a bit for...
Many of the $5 commems have done well over the years. Collectors not liking the design and/or subject often resulted in lower mintage numbers, and...
If you have ever read Randy's articles on grading individual coins, it's pretty easy to tell ;)
If you haven't seen them before, there are lots of them !...
People will only believe what they want to believe, even when their belief differs from the truth. And they will argue and defend their belief...
Or worse. Not only can they argue, they still do. And it can be a double edged sword for that scenario. Unscrupulous dealers will dispute the...
Use the ring type and that problem disappears.
Both mean the same thing - goofing off, messing around.
NGC, ICG, and ANACS have never published a written set of grading standards. Of course PCGS has published their grading standards, but they don't...
You're right, I used the wrong links. This link will show examples of what I am talking about -...
Annual Mint set numbers are not included because they come from an entirely different production run than coins struck for circulation. But, coins...
Probably, but the guy who started CAC is the very same guy who started PCGS and NGC both. So it aint gonna happen.
I think this is what Conder is trying to explain - From the mint site where production numbers are reported - Products are classified by program...
Well, I can remember what it was like before they came along, and there is no doubt in my mind that the hobby/situation is better now than it was...
I think you misunderstood his comment Christian.
I agree 100%. But there's sure a lot of 'em.
That's just it, there wouldn't be one, but let's just say there were, it would be one I could no longer ever afford.
I agree, so don't read it. When you see one just click on the Report button you'll find at the bottom of every post. Doing that ensures that a mod...
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