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Re: Holy Crapoly, The Chinese Counterfeiters Are Getting Brazen
There really needs to be a two-prong approach. First, make this counterfeiting (including all commercial goods) a trade issue. Raise the import duties on China and other bad actors until they stop it… (View Post)3 -
Re: Help with research on Mintmark punch
I very much doubt that engravers did drudge work like punching mm's and dates. The anomalies are far more suggestive of lower level workers mindlessly punching their day away. (View Post)1 -
Re: Gradeflation has occurred in the lower grades too!
If you want a really good lesson in gradeflation across all grades and series, you need look no further than an old Brown and Dunn or ANA grading guide with the old line drawings. I have always maint… (View Post)4 -
Re: Gradeflation has occurred in the lower grades too!
Even though the rims are worn into the lettering, which is the standard for AG. And thus, we have an illustration of the issue I brought up. (View Post)1 -
Re: New collector looking for guidance
That’s because that one is a sorta average piece for the grade. Not bad, but not all that great. Take a look at the Heritage Auctions Archives (as another suggested) and you’ll see what I mean. Most … (View Post)2