The price tiers based on coin value have always bothered me. Is it more difficult to grade and slab a $1000 coin than it is to grade and slab a...
I have nothing to offer in the form of knowledge, but for what it's worth, I can at least see what you are referring to now that you've circled it!
I've always been a compulsive collector. I'd lay out plans for what I wanted to pursue, and then I would expand my range or start up on something...
I'd be interested in learning about "How and Why" it failed. If it failed because the evaluations were wildly inconsistent with human opinions,...
I wasn't paying attention back then, but I've been tracking the online dealer sites lately and have noticed something interesting. Their premiums...
Good point. It didn't occur to me that, while they haven't been applying grades themselves, they've already been holding the other TPGs...
Would it be a good thing though? Regardless of the criteria (% worn, scratches, etc) and terminology (F, XF, Unc, etc), wouldn't the best system...
I remember seeing the original thread and thought, "That coin probably isn't worth the trouble." Boy was I wrong!
You mean like this ^, for instance?
Society being influenced by celebrities is bad all around, but at least Hollywood types are required to be intelligent enough to memorize some...
Once general AI takes hold, there probably won't be any efficient use for humans anymore. If all goes well, then our only purpose at that point...
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They'll probably do well enough, as they already have a reputation. The only question is, who is going to pop up and start putting stickers on...
Not an expert, but I think it's the AM in America (Wide vs Narrow, space between the letters)
I'm not talking about secrecy with respect to the owner, I'm talking about secrecy with respect to the coin's appearance/existence. I can't think...
Collecting certainly must be a lot more fun for those that have millions to throw around :( @Barry Murphy , not sure how to ask this without...
I don't mind minimizing the role of premiums. If things go well (spot price increases significantly) then the affect of premiums when selling...
Thanks guys, this information puts things into perspective for me. I also appreciate the patience... Like I said, I'm a newbie to this space and...
When it comes to Spot Price, I also agree. But, I think we are all talking past each other to some extent in this thread when discussing price...
True enough. Not sure what the word would be, but something like, "Charging prices that irrationally outpace your investment just because you can".
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