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Re: The forum needs a little humor.
You have to admire them. No risk no reward. And...they have experienced something none of us will on the way down. I've read that drowning is a much more peaceful way to go. I was in a very bad auto … (View Post)1 -
Re: Benefit of checking that Trueview - apparent mustache and whiskers graffiti on liberty...
Yes, and common on many of these coins. As for the PMD, IMO something need s to be done in the industry and only the two largest TPGS can fix this. We all know all sides of this predicament - or we s… (View Post)1 -
Re: Can you tell if a coin is not "original" from a short distance?
We have been throwing the term "original" around without first agreeing what it means. This is my fault because a coin grading Poor-1 or any other grade can be totally "original" … (View Post)2 -
Re: Authentic vs Fake
Many collectors attend class for a week to learn what you ask and they still don't know The simple answer to your question: The only way to tell is to know what a genuine 1908 $20 should look like. T… (View Post)5 -
Re: Can you tell if a coin is not "original" from a short distance?
Well said. However, anyone can introduce conditions that invalidate a simple Yes I can/No I cannot poll. You CAN SPOT originality on objects that you are familiar with. No need to ask you about paper… (View Post)1
