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Re: The science of Numismatics VS the simple joy of collecting
Depending upon definition of series, my primary interest includes up to eight totaling roughly 100 coins dated 1752-1772. I'm looking to buy as many from the two mints I can find in the best qua… (View Post)2 -
Re: Share an off-Market coin that you want to improve your set
I bought nine coins from that auction. It was the first live auction from which I bought, or else I would have bought more. I had a dealer represent me which was actually unnecessary, especially sinc… (View Post)1 -
Re: 2025 Gold $50 Proof Buffalo to be record low mintage?
These coins are increasingly just too expensive from the metal content alone to be competitive with other similarly priced (never mind much cheaper) coins except to those prioritizing liquidity and s… (View Post)1 -
Re: How do you handle hagglers at shows?
Ideally transaction should be viewed as a win for both sides. I've bought one coin from a forum member. I asked for slight discount to which he agreed but then paid his ask price anyway since th… (View Post)3 -
Re: The Decline of Coin Collecting
I don't believe inheritance will be a noticeable factor with hardly any coins. You're concentrating in US coins that are a usual entry point for "investors" and collector-financia… (View Post)1