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Re: Can You Grade From Images?
I can grade from images because I have looked at thousands of pictures and my collecting area is in the circulated range. I would say it is a 50/50 proposition if the coins are AU/BU. I wouldn't even… (View Post)1 -
Re: Would You Purchase this Coin Based on These Auction Photos? 🧐
I may be in the minority here but having looked at tens of thousands of coin pics, my opinion would have been that the coin is covered in original mint frost. It is a hard thing to explain but what c… (View Post)2 -
Re: Most Expensive 1881-S PCGS MS63 CAC Morgan
Does anyone know the provenance of this coin? Seems like a huge payout for an 81-S Morgan. Was there some sort of price growth to support it? Hard to believe this would be it's first time up for sale… (View Post)1 -
Re: Had a grand discussion with a fellow dealer. It turned a little heated
All you can do is tend your own garden and help others when they ask for it. That which we take the time to care about perseveres; all else falls by the way. James (View Post)5 -
Re: How are the sizes of coins determined?
This is what I know. Congress dictates the sizes of all coins. If I had to make a one word answer it would be "precedent". There are certain sizes that have been used for many, many years. … (View Post)3