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Re: dilemma for collecting type coins
A type set should consist of high grade, eye appealing examples. If you can afford to do this with key grades, then great. Personally, I find a 1935 Mercury Head Dime in MS66 with exceptional luster … (View Post)5 -
Misinformed people buying and selling counterfeits or junk at inflated prices
I like to browse Craigs List for entertainment value and am amused by the ridiculous coins posted for sale. One recent example was a poor copy of a 1776 Continental dollar with a request to simply 'm… (View Post)1 -
Re: The coins you have vs the coins you want
As a selective buyer, it should take several years to reach the point you focus more so on what you have rather than what you don't have. Of course, this depends heavily on your budget. If you have m… (View Post)1 -
Re: It is practical for Collectors to Complete Type Sets of Eagles and Half Eagles
You're assuming new collectors have quite a bit of cash to throw around. The economy is tough right now. Jobs are scarce. We are in a time when many people are forced into company-wide salary reducti… (View Post)1 -
Need help understanding modern coins
I just picked up a 2017 Redbook and realize I've missed out on quite a few US coinage practices. I need help understanding what's going on with modern coins. Cents: A total of 8 billion business stri… (View Post)1