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Re: Recent advice from an advanced collector: “Don’t ever be an underbidder.” Ouch!
I usually estimate "fair value" of a coin and bid a few extra increments depending on how well it fits my collection. By definition "fair value" includes adjustments for eye appea… (View Post)3 -
Re: How do you differentiate denominations from pictures only on draped bust coins?
The denticles don't scale with the diameter of the coin. The higher denominations have more denticles. Also higher denominations tend to have more, but smaller, bag marks. Lower denominations tend to… (View Post)2 -
Re: Last Long Beach Show?
Phoenix and Dallas both have ample flights from the West and would be excellent compromise show locations. Phoenix is basically a California hub these days anyway, as California is too congested for … (View Post)1 -
Re: The impact of rising interest rates on capital management
> Anyone with funds in coins is making a tradeoff, whether they have debt or not. A coin collection could be sold and invested in T-Bonds at 5% instead. The first question is whether higher rates … (View Post)3 -
Re: 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin (24YG)
My 24k max yielded the same results as @coiner and @jmlanzaf combined. Zilch. No bonus for being less wide of the mark. As a modern rarity, these coins should hold their value for many years. But ove… (View Post)2