proof set images Here are pics of the two proof sets without tokens:
I guess my real question is - these are like flat packs in cellophane, but no token-do these sets ever come without a mint token? What can I...
Some posts have described the packaging for the 1955 & 1956 proof sets, but none describe the sets I purchased from a dealer back in 1958- I'd...
Another ebay caution is to read the description carefully- avoid pictured items which indicate that the picture is not of the actual coin being...
Ditto Ron
Got some NGC results You guys had some good perceptions regarding my 1958 uncirculated mint sets- I got my NGC grading results back today on the...
Thanks for the info- I was wondering about when cameos became more standard- it looked to me that the PCGS Prices list shows nothing but cameos...
That's good news- None of my older proof sets (prior to 1978) have shown any cameos. Did you get your cameos from sets purchased from dealers...
Thanks for the replys, but I have already done the searches, etc. What I really want to know is if anyone has FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE of someone...
I've done the searches on this, and understand why it's risky to purchase 'sealed' proof sets on eBay, but just bought 1962-3-4 'unopened' sets to...
I am learning that the hard way, but I'm beginning to understand some of the resentment collector's feel towards TPG's who grade low to get...
Frank- Are not a Mathematician by any chance? I am, and I have done almost exactly what you suggested. Bought several grading books and...
I was just using the $100 as an easy number to use to calculate various possibilities. However, it does appear that, by time you figure in...
I'm starting to get some of my PGCS submits back-although the 8 coins they received on 8/18 are still in the process. I submitted a 1991 proof...
Sort of- It's interesting to see how many ways this can be interpreted- What I was thinking is, if I want to sell a coin that I think is worth...
Looking at fees charged by the various auction houses and would like to check to see if there are any hidden fees, etc. that should be considered...
I got suckered into this offer- What I got was a 20 minute tirade on the benefits of investing with Universal Coin (which I should have hung up...
I've purchased several uncirculated mint bags (2001 Kennedy Halves, 2005 nickels, 2006 quarters, etc.) . I flip the best ones, select about a...
Thanks for the remarks- Why don't one of you knowledgeable guys write a post on the FAQ or similar forum to list the entire procedure that guys...
I am learning, but it sure seems hard sometimes. I took my PCGS coins to a Mail Chute to send, was told that they couldn't send Registered Mail...
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