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Re: Biggest Regrets
There are some coins I missed out on that I wish I had pounced on. Although, I rarely feel that bad about spending less on coins. I somewhat regret selling my German Empire 1 Pfennig set. It took a l… (View Post)1 -
Re: 2024 Year in Review: Post your favorite acquisitions
The two sets I worked on most were my German Empire 1 Marks and my Germany 5 Marks. Below is the nicest 1 Mark I picked up. These proofs are very rare and even rarer in a nice cameo with deep mirrors… (View Post)12 -
Re: Price Gouging - One Reason Collectors Dislike Slabs
Yes. You could argue that the slabs make the dealer behaviors more transparent. (View Post)1 -
Re: Is coin collecting a declining hobby?
The general trends you mention about age seem to be perennial "threats" to the hobby. When I go back and read Numismatist issues from 100 years ago, they had similar fears back then. The ho… (View Post)1 -
Re: Attending TPA show.....advice
Carry the coins like you would anything else. You can have a backpack. I personally use reusable grocery bags. If there's a binder or notepad sticking out people won't assume you are carrying valuabl… (View Post)2