Personal capital gains and losses are reported on line 7 of form 1040. However, usually a form D and perhaps a form 8949 may be needed too. The...
If a collector (not a dealer) travels to a show and buys coins, do the travel expenses become part of the cost of the coins when calculating...
The coin is a 2009 UK 50 pence commemorative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanical Gardens, located at Kew, just outside...
Below is a pic where it's fairly clear. I don't collect dimes; so, no real interest to me. Cal [ATTACH]
I live in N. Calif. now, but went to high school and college in Colo. Considered going to the winter ANA, but knew how iffy weather in Colo....
I have a silver coin that is AU in grade but has signs of cleaning, and uncleaned would be worth $500. Putting a little wear on it might remove...
Better Informed True Coin Host. Abbreviated .... Cal
Informative thread, thanks Larry. I think some collectors know deep down that their coins aren’t worth all that much. But they are happy to...
Sorry for the customs debacle. You might talk to Swiss auction companies about the problem. They may be able to ship coins from the EU. I’ve...
I've thought about that. But have concerns over safety and shipping insurance from the trans-shipper. Cal
Ask me if I’ll bother to do that. :angelic: I’ll have to see how the Vault venture goes before I try it. There are other issues that can be...
I’m guessing the Vault tax avoidance scheme might work and might possibly be legal. Coin purchasers could give their address to sellers as...
Gotta be careful with the tree of life. Eat the roots, and you turn into a pak protector. Larry Niven readers will know. Cal [ATTACH]
Hope you heal fast. But in the future, appropriate coin show head gear is in the pic below. It’s a tetradrachm of King Eucratides of Bactria....
SB is offering a new service called Vault. They claim they’ll store your coins securely and return them to you on request. Several things about...
I’m on the lookout for boxes for a couple of recent-issue mint-state European coins I bought on eBay. They came in mint capsules without boxes....
For me, coins have pretty much disappeared in business transactions. Last year, I paid for one thing with coins and received coins in change...
Maybe some sellers think a buyer will be so excited about the coin they'll offer more than the asking. :wacky: Well, maybe not. But it happens...
Then there are the 1848 patterns with the same obverse design and 9 different reverses … all very expensive coins. And some of the combos come...
The "MM" is actually "WW" and stands for William Wyon, the engraver. Not sure about the rest. Cal
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