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Re: It is a good time to write the "Unwritten" rules of Numismatics.
On a more serious note, here are some rules: 1. Your reputation is the most valuable thing you have. 2. Relationships, relationships, relationships 3. In G-d we trust, all others pay cash. If #1 and … (View Post)4 -
Re: Who's going to the Chicago Coin Expo?
The area where the show is, is called the Loop. Without getting too politcal about it, the Loop is the center of power and influence for the city of Chicago and pretty much for the state outside of o… (View Post)2 -
Re: Is the bottom end of the numismatic market still viable?
The bottom end of the market is alive and well. The people who buy coins in that area are not very likely to frequent the boards here. The reason for that could be twofold. One they are intimidated b… (View Post)3 -
Re: Hotel Room Burglary at FUN Show
TomB you are spot on. I was always taught that outside the bourse, our IDs are better known as "rob me badges." Things have become so bad that it is almost worth it for show organizers to t… (View Post)4 -
Re: Young Numismatists
Rook I have to disagree with you slightly. While I agree coin collecting is an acquired taste, I would argue that people are actually born collectors and what they collect is influenced by early, hop… (View Post)3