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The 1933 $10 eagle is almost parallel to the DE. Several hundred thousand minted, government ordered them to be turned in, a few dozen were obtained prior (most likely at the Mint’s cashier window) a… (View Post)

Pre-sales have existed forever. Hot selling books, cars, cabbage patch dolls, Beatles records were all manufactured and shipped prior to the official release date. Just needed a friend to get one bef… (View Post)

Absolutely. Roger Burdette’s research indicated a short window where the exchange could have taken place legally. If Switt could do it… (View Post)

A lot were minted and sitting near the cashier’s window. Switt, being a jeweler, was a frequent visitor and probably exchanged a few older DE for the new shiny ones. No one stole any, all bag weights… (View Post)

I personally think the Mint should scale back their offerings. Did they hire someone from the Franklin Mint? It started with the state quarters which FM did 25 years prior. Presidential medals, first… (View Post)