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Re: My 100 Greatest US Coins Collection
@EliteCollection What is your impression of the 1875 Eagles surfaces? Is it worth cracking to investigate/treat the surface contamination. Looks like turning putty but I could be wrong. Either way it… (View Post)3 -
Re: A Major Mistake - 1911 $20 In the Wrong Holder - Don't Always Trust the Label
Yah thats his problem, I too question the legality of the high quality alterations you make to coins but can also acknowledge your bona fides as an engineer, numismatist and gentlemen. Some people co… (View Post)2 -
Re: Recent advice from an advanced collector: “Don’t ever be an underbidder.” Ouch!
A mentor of mine (an all time B&M guy) always said he could never collect because at best he would lose his best material out of retail and at worst he would unfairly compete with his customers. … (View Post)1 -
Re: New Photos: 1897-S $20 Gold Liberty (Semi-Prooflike)
It appear to line up with the one on the neck, another 20$ looks like it came down in the bag flush on its rim. That’s DEs for you. There is no sexier coin than a flashy 20$ (View Post)2 -
Re: Fairmont Collection of Liberty Double Eagles
Fair point considering the compression of value now with gold 3k+. That said I am sure there is bulk rates going on here (View Post)2