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Re: New Addition to my Classic Commems Collection
Agree with this. Isabellas typically are toned and often quite attractively. While yours is quite nice, it just seems out of character for an Isabella to me. As for getting hooked on the classic comm… (View Post)3 - 
      
Re: This 1880/79-O VAM-4 is destined for regrade at either PCGS or NGC. What would you predict?
i.e., it's in a fancy 2x2 someone wrote MS66 on. The haze is worrisome, and there's a patch of friction on the tip of the bust. Bust it out, treat with acetone as mentioned, and post better pics if y… (View Post)1 - 
      
Re: TPG encapsulates and then "unencapsulates" Trade Dollar with Manji chop mark
The chopmark on the coin briefly shown was oriented correctly for manji. (View Post)2 - 
      
Re: Anyone know what these PCGS "Trader Bea" holders are (promotional item, dealer bulk sub, ....)?
This is a promotional slab design negotiated between a dealer and PCGS. I find it hideous and would have to discount the coin by the reholdering fee. I imagine there are also dealers who would do the… (View Post)4 - 
      
Re: Gold Coins with Numismatic Value to hoard?
While I can appreciate the desire to regularly invest money in some asset, I'm having a problem reconciling "hoarding" with "numismatic value" being used together. When I think of… (View Post)8