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Re: Grading - Striations vs. Hairlines
I have proofs with die polish. Ideally the proof die preparation process is high quality enough that any lines in the die are removed. Although that's wishful thinking and I've seen examples where pr… (View Post)1 -
Re: Anyone have any experience buying at ma-shops for world coins?
I replied back then too. I have bought from MA-Shops several times since then and it is probably still the main retail place I go to look for coins. However, I don't find nearly as many coins I want … (View Post)2 -
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