I'm sorry guys still rusty from the layoff, I'll post some pics when I get home tomorrow... hope all had a great Thanksgiving! I think this is...
I took a little break from hardcore 'coining' as life was just taking so much time. Anyway, today I opened my pres. dollar book (all coins in...
Definitely one of my favorite coins.. I bought one in a mint set a while back and it's been *very* tempting to send to PCGS - it looks pretty nice...
Unfortunately I can't take a photo that represents what I am seeing --- believe me I tried... Sorry if you thought it is/was a worthless post,...
I was at the LCS the other day and my buddy handed me a Peace dollar to check out. It was so off the cuff as I didn't have my reading glasses on,...
Great thread as I just logged on (and started back w/ coins) after a self-induced 4-5 month hiatus. As most have said, I think it's a good thing...
Brent was the coin show coin heavily toned? Doesn't sound like that dealer will be a dealer for long if (at least) something wasn't 'hiding' its...
These are all GREAT posts/thoughts! I've learned to grade pretty well... However, buying raw coins online frightens me. A while back I started...
I've loved this hobby. Summer months lend more to outdoor activity, but I'm still always looking for those elusive pieces. Despite understanding...
Not to throw a wrench into this quasi-poll, but lately I've seen some *very* marked up coins in 60-62 holders...
While searching for a coin I need/want today I was left with a question... (and we're talking larger coins, Morgans, Peace, etc.) Would you...
A buddy of mine's grandfather bought a cigarette machine back in the 70's and shortly thereafter passed away. Well, it sat in the family barn...
I like that I always have an "out" if I need it (sell the coin on ebay) I'm happy you haven't had any issues but the odds will catch up with you...
I'm digging the "love tax" ;) Tom B. I've been patient, I really have... Obsessed might be an understatement. I guess my thought is that it...
I've been looking for an 1878 8TF for months now. Despite many coin shows and a constant eye on eBay, nothing has struck me. It see these...
I wonder if those collectors would tell one to 'wait' a year or two to purchase that coin.
oops sorry, didn't see it... you know what they say about great minds!!
Higher grade examples of these (PR66-PR69) have gone up 40%-50% in the past year... I was going to buy one a while back and had notes from last...
Are we getting (or going) to a point where decent, problem-free coins are mostly in holders? I'm trying to help a co-collector/friend find a few...
CoinManage really is awesome. I'm not sure why it doesn't get more attention in the community. My only problem is with the new version I can't...
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