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Re: For the collectors aged 50+. Younger guys can read it & laugh, but remember, your time is coming.
At the 2020 FUN show (age 63), I purchased an 1874-CC half in VG8 with CAC for $2100. Then I found out I already had a G6 74-CC in my Dansco. At least they were two different die marriages. (View Post)7 -
Re: Will this coin CAC? FUN Show Coin #5 **RESULT POSTED 2/9/2025**
CAC embraces negative eye appeal. If it's finely pitted and corroded or has lots of small hits all over the coin under the toning, it will definitely sticker so long as the toning is butt-ugly. (View Post)4 -
Re: What Are Your Collecting Goals?
Edited for decency. (View Post)1 -
Re: What Are Your Collecting Goals?
My goal is to teach @Catbert the virtue of "quantity" over simple "quality." ;) WB-14 - my twelfth 1840 New Orleans mint die marriage. (View Post)5 -
Re: Great Collections - Auction win shipping
I do as well to save a few bucks, but it sucks when you land a nice cherry pick and have to keep quiet about it for two weeks. That happened last Labor Day weekend where I screwed up and paid by chec… (View Post)2