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Sounds like a kindred spirit, except for me it’s Mexico instead of Canada. (View Post)

I think I’m going to start collecting French patterns and essais. More coins. Less competition. And they are beautiful! (View Post)

A couple of points here. First, most sellers are getting some rebate on the BP. Occasionally up to 12%. So they aren’t getting all that much less than melt. Second, they are giving up that money for … (View Post)

Not to mention that a little knowledge can be a good thing (though too much knowledge can be dangerous to your bank account). (View Post)

People buy them on the mintage year for special occasions (graduations, anniversaries, gifts, etc.). After that year is over, the demand is virtually nil. Maybe a collector here and there, but not ma… (View Post)