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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 2887949, member: 19463&quot;]In the days before digital photos of all coins, Frank&#039;s descriptions led the pack of dealers who would handle low priced coins.&nbsp; The problem today is that $20 coins are not as pretty as they were 30 years ago.&nbsp; That Postumus sestertius is a dog and still better than what you might expect for $20.&nbsp; Today, it has turned around.&nbsp; Frank&#039;s descriptions are still good but his photo skills could use work.&nbsp; It is your job to learn to read every seller&#039;s descriptions and photos so you get what you expect and are not fooled by flowery lies and fuzzy photos.&nbsp; Over 3/4ths of the coin I have bought in 2017 have come from sellers I first met before 1990.&nbsp; I am comfortable with them.&nbsp; As they drop off, I may have to change or just stop buying because too many starting today don&#039;t provide the enjoyment I seek.&nbsp; I suggest you start now and patronize today&#039;s sellers that you hope will still be in business when you are old and set in your ways.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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