Great coin kirk, I can honestly say that since joining this site you've become my inspiration for this hobby. Thanks for the visual memories.
I agree with most, there is something to be said for being able to hold a coin in hand that has such history and the tactile to the hands....
I've been doing the tub/gel thing for my 2011 ase set and while they are still in the ogp they seem to be holding up well. I check them and the...
This is just a very random thought. If wanting variety and challenge why not go for a Carson city set? One coin from each denomination/design...
^ Yes, I'm aware of this, I was noting my own experience.
I'm no expert but I payed $350 for similar trade dollar in au 50 PCGS 9 months ago at a coin show for my type set. when I was doing my...
If you read coinweek report on it they say the gov did an investigation and found no misconduct was found with these coins. It was a neat story,...
Logical dictats such, it's just a curiosity I had to scratch. Thanks.
I've always wondered about this. If one is putting together a set, does it benefit them to wait and plug them in PCGS all at once or does putting...
I kind of agree with Tom B. when researching for my type set I found that consistency tends to be key to any set. I understand wanted key dates...
That's up you really. It depends on what you're trying to do with your collection and what your goals are. Personally I'd sale but that's because...
Do you have a link for details of this program?
Is it just me or is the long beach coin show not present in heritage? Isn't it coming up in a week or so, you'd think it'd be present on heritage...
Hey all, Looking to pick up my last type coin. 1883 n/c nickel graded ms64 pcgs. I know they can be cheap relatively speaking so I'm looking for...
Just ignore everyone else. Use the registries for your own satisfaction and ignore the others.
Looking to purchase an Indian head cent graded au 53-58ish by PCGS. A fellow member was selling an Everyman set and had one au58 available for $50...
If say your best option would be a spread sheet. Unfortunate the tpg is set up for their slabs. And really it'd be hard to track/be honest with...
If I'm not mistaken they should open just like mint sets. With a knife there should be a gap around the edge you can pry open.
I do agree with you on everything you said. However it is a matter of preference. I also like continuity so if trying to put a set together, verse...
I do this with almost everything, not just coins. If its not on a list of something I'm trying to accomplish I don't buy it. It keeps from empalse...
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