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Re: Toner question
@Barberian said:
Circulated cameo toning
Isn’t that look due more to a wear pattern? Similarly, coins receive the Cameo or Deep Cameo designation due to the contrast between the devices and the fields, not because they’re toned or color-free.

Re: Poll: Most Popular New Member Discovery
Reference links? I don't remember most of those.
Re: Comic Art 24-Karat Gold Proof Coin – Superman™ Unofficial order thread
If the price of gold was to drop dramatically, many would cancel as they are locked in for almost two months.

Re: This Week's Quarter Box Was Particularly Generous
Good score either way but I'd prefer last week's with the silver.

Re: First Ozzy now Hulk
It's a weird thing when your childhood heroes start passing away. In my mind, these guys are invincible. I was 8 when Wrestlemania III happened - the Hulkster was like Superman to me.
Re: How many complete steps do you see?
The above coin is graded MS66 FS with 6 full steps.

Re: Morgans selling far below PCGS Price Guide
the price guide includes the buyer's fee
the price guide is most often very high above the market, sometimes to the point of ridiculous
the redbook is printed once, so it is not reflective of a moving market. the faithful here suggest the redbook is good for comparing price differential for the grades
then you have to keep in mind a 2024 redbook is published in 2023. so, even if the numbers were right 3 years ago they aren't anymore
they best way to look at the current market price is to check "sold" items on ebay, heritage, stacks bowers and great collections