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I would let multiple dealers help me look for tough coins, but I don't think I would want just one to build the set for me. Part of the thrill is the hunt. (View Post)

A few years ago, you could buy an MS65 J-228 1859 Indian Head Cent (with Shield) for the same and sometimes less than an MS65 regular strike 1859 IHC. I remember buying an MS65 J-228 for about $2100 … (View Post)

I bought some very rare patterns from Legend at the end of last year. Top notch coins at pretty reasonable prices. Some were purchased less than their last auction appearance sale prices. Definitely … (View Post)

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This one wasn’t in 2025, but it was decently recent. This was cherry-picked from a brick and mortar shop as a normal proof when it was raw. Dealer had it graded PF63 and PCGS put a PF65 on it! Judd 3… (View Post)