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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 8145372, member: 84179"]There is absolutely nothing wrong with collecting what you like regardless what others say/think. They key, however us understanding what you have. If you understand that die deterioration is common and is part of the normal process variability, collect them. However, If you think they are an error, or the members here have been giving bad info, and save them because you think they may be valuable or rare, well...you may get some unflattering comments.</p><p><br /></p><p>Die cracks and chips are similar. They are common errors (still not easy to find) and there aren't many collectors who want to buy the minor ones. They can get them for face value by searching rolls. I still save most that I find, but understand that I may never get more than face value for them. </p><p><br /></p><p>The more you learn about the minting process, the easier it will be to spot true errors and not waste your time chasing PMD[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 8145372, member: 84179"]There is absolutely nothing wrong with collecting what you like regardless what others say/think. They key, however us understanding what you have. If you understand that die deterioration is common and is part of the normal process variability, collect them. However, If you think they are an error, or the members here have been giving bad info, and save them because you think they may be valuable or rare, well...you may get some unflattering comments. Die cracks and chips are similar. They are common errors (still not easy to find) and there aren't many collectors who want to buy the minor ones. They can get them for face value by searching rolls. I still save most that I find, but understand that I may never get more than face value for them. The more you learn about the minting process, the easier it will be to spot true errors and not waste your time chasing PMD[/QUOTE]
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