VF Price Jumps Yes, the price jumps can be quite substantial. In my opinion, the higher amounts listed by price guides are (usually) only...
My favorite series to collect is the Buffalo Nickel. Many interesting varieties and errors plus the striking and worn die issues for many dates....
In the investment world, coins would be considered speculative at best, or an investment in a commodity. And as such, should never exceed 5-10% of...
Both nickels look genuine to me. Based on the seller's pics, both coins appear to be toned. Your pic does not show any toning, but that may just...
Yikes! Do you have an example of such a purchase? (i.e. a coin that is now worth 10% of the original purchase).
You also may want to consider "The Authoritative Reference on Buffalo Nickels" by John Wexler, Ron Pope and Kevin Flynn in addtion to Lange's...
Recently purchased a 1921-S Buffalo in a PCGS XF-45 OGH (Old Green Holder). Upon receiving the coin, I noticed that it is a 2 feathers variety. So...
Thanks for all the input. I read the fine print at the bottom of the first page of the Greysheet and the Bluesheet and it basically confirms what...
I have noticed that some prices for the same coin are less in the Bluesheet (Certified Coin Dealer) than in the Greysheet. When it seems the...
I paid $1,095 this past summer for the set. The 4 keys range from VG-F so I considered it a very good price at the time. They are: 16-s in F, 21...
Congratulations! I have a complete set of Walkers that was purchased as a set. But putting a set together is more rewarding and fun.
Thanks to all for the advice and replies. Yesterday, I attended the Tennessee State Numismatic Assoc. show held in Chattanooga, TN. As I have...
I will be attending a coin show this weekend and was wondering about the payment options among the dealers. Obviously, most dealers want and...
Treashunt: There are 3 ways to report a sale of a collectible: 1. If you in the trade or business of selling collectibles (a dealer), it is...
The federal long-term capital gains tax rate for collectibles is 28%, not 15. But if you are in a lower tax bracket (including your long-term...
I have been working on a Dansco 7070 type set and think this is the best way to go. Since I prefer to use higher grade coins in the 7070, I...
At home today after having all 4 wisdom teeth removed yesterday. Thought for sure that would qualify for having several rare coins (or at least 1...
Hard to tell since the photo is a little out of focus, but my guess would be F-12
Currently Working on (all sets started in my youth): 1. Lincoln Cent 09-40 2. Buffalo Nickel 3. Mercury Dime Plan to Start: 1. Type Set...
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