Rachel, I have never read your posts. I am not an error collector. Yes, some people like to be condescending. Fact of life. However, in our "old...
It has always been that way TBH. No one really wants to buy complete collections. Everyone wants to put their own together. Any dealer will tell...
I do not know of any. Honestly, that is why gold coins are popular instead of bars. They can easily be certified as authentic.
Yeah, I believe that too. Given who he is, why wouldn't he have some custom code to snipe at any site he wishes. I was going to go after a...
I would leave as is. Most of these have been dipped. If it is not your taste, trade for a bright one you like. Problem is, your coin may have...
Yeah, I get into ruts as well, when I hit a collecting stop sign. That is why I have so many different collecting interests. I know you have some...
I agree with @TIF . "Overpaid" is tricky. I am cheap, but I also notice that the coins I "overpay" for usually are the ones giving me the greatest...
Overall, since we haven't seen inflation much yet, and with higher treasury yields likely to continue to increase the dollar, it is an overall...
Wow, you guys are more brutal and old school ancient graders. Of course, we do not worry about dug coins? In ancients, this coin would be a Fine net.
Way too simplistic. You have to take into account what discount/premium to spot you will get when you sell. Buying generic gold bars at lower...
To me, for any 93 coin, that is a fantastic looking F-12. Most I have seen in that range for a 93 do not look as nice.
Not a copper guru either. Early copper usually gets a bump, but if not details I would wager grade lowered due to surfaces. F15 is the highest I...
Welcome. I, along with some others here, are Central Asian enthusiasts. Myself I am into Sogdiana, Persian, and Hunnic coins, and Chinese on...
That bright of a blue I would say would be from chemical cleaners. I have seen US, World, and ancient coins over the years with the same colors....
The only value IMHO is peace of mind that the slabber believed it to be authentic. If its an authentic slab, (another discussion entirely), then I...
Very true, especially in series like US coins. A 1916D dime is not a rare coins by any definition. Its downright common compared to most coins in...
I like this one. Education does many things, lets you know what is available, makes coins more interesting, what to look for, etc. I remember...
Yeah, like most us commems continue to put in lows for a long time. Trying to catch a falling knife can be done, but dangerous.
My rule of thumb is NEVER, EVER "invest" in any collectibles. Buy them for what they are, what joy it gives you. IF you or your heirs happen to...
I have seen this exact copy before. Look at the loop. Its the same metal as the "coin". It is simply a jewelry fake IMHO. Still, its precious to...
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