Hello all, I have a couple of questions: First, how does everyone keep track of their coins? Do you write it down on paper? Do you have a...
Yeah, that's what makes it a nice thing: the novelty of walking into a coin show with some money to spend...it almost never happens. In fact I...
Since I live in the middle of nowhere: 1. Getting that coin in the mail. 2. Walking into a good coin show with a pocketful of money. 3....
The worst thing about collecting coins is the fact that no matter how many I accumulate, I always want something else. I buy one coin I've been...
Sure is a pretty coin until closer inspection! How can you tell the marks are from whizzing and not from die polishing? I don't see the buildup of...
Mike, Must be nice to know everything there is to know and never having to ask anyone advice. Sitting in front of a computer screen...
Yes, well I appreciate your input. I don't see the lines under a magnifying glass, so I think they're just from the JPEG. I know a dealer in...
Another thing: I compared the S VDB to a regular VDB and the rim seems much wider. Is this another indication to the coins authenticity? Thanks
First of all, thanks to you all so much for contributing. Yes, I think the lines are from the actual process of the digital scan. Upon...
Hello, everyone. Got this '09-S VDB the other day off eBay. Can you tell me if it's real or not? Seems to be a reputable dealer with good...
Ha, that's funny. Had to be intentional, eh?
Well, hmmm. How can you tell it's a fake? It doesn't look any different from the one in my red book! Man, I've got a lot to learn!
point taken... so buying any key coin on Ebay that's uncertified is ill-advised? Even something with good pics?
Wie geht's, all. Yes, thanks for the informative post. I've been thinking about buying a trade dollar on Ebay. Are there enough fakes out there...
Yeah there are billions of those out there in the States, most held onto. Issued 200 years after the founding of the United States. What country...
How long? Thanks for your response...One more question: How long do you keep them in the bath? Overnight or just a couple seconds? Does it...
I've got a spot of PVC (I think that's what it is) on a silver coin and was wondering if there is any way or product to use to remove it without...
I recently found a blank dime planchet in change from walmart. I've never seen anything like it, but I'm sure it's not simply a plug because it's...
Thankyou all very much for replying. I didn't know it was possible to fake such a coin...what are the most popular forgeries. I guess adding an...
Hi, and thanks for reading. I'm a new collector and a first time poster: What is the best price guide for actual prices you should pay for coins...
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