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Re: If you knew then, what you know now about coin collecting…
@rec78 . Your comment about being indifferent to the common dates is just another reason why buy the keys first is so bad for coin collecting. as the saying goes "You can't take the boy back to … (View Post)2 -
Re: Draped Bust GTG (and bonus Guess the Flop!)
I am not up to speed enough to grade them but the half dime seems a little too shiny for the grade so I will guess it was called polished. All beautiful coins and would be thrilled to own one or all.… (View Post)2 -
Re: Are dipped coins acceptable?
I have spent more than 35 years collecting Seated coins. When I first started I bought coins that came with descriptions like "A strictly original piece:." It took a few years but I encount… (View Post)4 -
Re: How many coins are you hoping to add to your collection in 2025?
Optimism doesn't really cost anything, but availability and budget play their part. I will be very hopeful and say 10 or more. James (View Post)3 -
Re: If you knew then, what you know now about coin collecting…
@OKbustchaser . Some pretty important people in coin collecting have made the "buy keys first" suggestion. To this day I consider it the single worst piece of advice to take. Do you send a … (View Post)4