Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
CoinTalk
>
What's it Worth
>
Advice on evaluating friend's coins, please.
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="PittsburghMom, post: 3247745, member: 34903"]I'm worried that friends will start to take advantage of your generosity eventually. That's what happened to DH and I with computer help anyway. Every family get-together seemed to end with us fixing computers while everyone else laughed, snacked and played games. It gets old after awhile.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are going to consider trying to grade them, please keep in mind that all sorts of things can affect the grade. Errors of course, but also toning, whether they've been cleaned, etc. Also, the books are not always up to date. I learned that the hard way years ago when items were selling for around 20% less than book value. At the same time, I've had a few coins that ended up being worth more than book value when news came out. I just don't know if I would want to take on the responsibility of grading someone else's coins unless you have a lot of experience doing so.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PittsburghMom, post: 3247745, member: 34903"]I'm worried that friends will start to take advantage of your generosity eventually. That's what happened to DH and I with computer help anyway. Every family get-together seemed to end with us fixing computers while everyone else laughed, snacked and played games. It gets old after awhile. If you are going to consider trying to grade them, please keep in mind that all sorts of things can affect the grade. Errors of course, but also toning, whether they've been cleaned, etc. Also, the books are not always up to date. I learned that the hard way years ago when items were selling for around 20% less than book value. At the same time, I've had a few coins that ended up being worth more than book value when news came out. I just don't know if I would want to take on the responsibility of grading someone else's coins unless you have a lot of experience doing so.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
CoinTalk
>
What's it Worth
>
Advice on evaluating friend's coins, please.
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...