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Anything’s possible but highly unlikely this coin is going to grade as high as MS 67. These photos are at best inconclusive and at worst hiding the reason the seller sold the coin raw. The main thing… (View Post)

EarlyAurum's 42-D was one of the two or three nicest coins in the extensive half eagle set sold in the 2025 FUN auction. Col Green - Farouk-Pittman - Early Aurum. My lot viewing notes were: mons… (View Post)

One of FlyingAl’s threads made me think of one of collecting regrets: selling my 1917 Walker that was in an OGH. In 2016, I decided to sell my Walkers in Heritage ANA to focus on other things. I was … (View Post)

SDB is best option for me but no option is perfect. I don’t like to pay insurance for something I have stored in SDB, but this scenario and a few others I worry about cause me to renew my Hugh Wood p… (View Post)

A solid refund policy leads to high ratings despite the misleading nature of the listings. Such tactics are a real blight on the hobby because so many collectors enter through EBay. Some realized the… (View Post)