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Re: A Controversial Article Regarding Coin Dealer Profits (Longacre will love this one)
<< <i> << <i>All this time, I thought that the average mark up was...................... 300%. >> Only when Fletcher or Dizzyfox walk through the door. Russ, NCNE >> "Post O' The Day" from another board regarding the insults quoted above ... "Then Russ insults Bidask who was only responding (in a civil manner) to a another… -
Re: Anybody like Half Dimes? As in 1795?
<< <i> << <i>Half Dimes look great in large pictures, but they are so darn small when in hand. >> I agree. They are definitely a coin for younger eyes than mine. Not as bad as three cent silvers, though! Russ, NCNE >> Very true. That said...even though I am not a 1/2 dime guy...HOLY COW that coin is beyond description.… -
Re: 600 u.s. free money, i want what?
<< <i> << <i>Russ i really like accented kennedy halves. what would i see for this money. >> You could get close to a PCGS PR68CAM. They're about $800'ish. But, it would be better to track down a nice 67CAM in the $250 range and have some money left to buy other goodies. Russ, NCNE >> Don't listen to Russ.... he is trying… -
Re: Bad Experience with eBay
He probably filed the report stating you and him decided not to complete the trade. he's a gentleman and am sure thats what he has done. this is no reflection upon you. just ignore and let Russ get his fees back. If you don't like that, send Russ a check for the Sellers Fees. Here's how you calculate how much. 5.25% up to… -
Re: Show off a toned Booker T. Washington or a Carver/BTW!
<< <i>I've seen this type of toning in all three of the credible TPG holders over the years, so I assumed it was good. But, Tom and BigMoose both have serious credibility with me, so I'll chalk this one up to live and learn. Russ, NCNE >> And Russ was upstanding and understanding of the cancellation. All is okay. And my… -
Re: eBay cancels my auction 2 days after listing ended??
<< <i> << <i> << <i>what's to stop PayPal from automatically giving the buyer his money back? >> PayPal operates independently of eBay when it comes to auction closings. The only way they'd give the buyer his money back is if the buyer filed a claim. Russ, NCNE >> Russ, do you know if paypal can hit an attached credit card… -
Re: Best thread/post of 2008?
Linkified... #1) Lordmarcovan's metal detecting threads were thoroughly enjoyable while they were tolerated by the mods. I enjoyed treasure hunting vicariously through Rob's tales of adventure. (I managed to link the stone holey thread here. This is not a metal detector thread. I blame society.) #2) Russ' thorough… -
Re: Yet another new grading company?
<< <i> << <i>Would you care to point out where I said they are not??? >> That's an excellent Iwogian response. You have learned well. Russ, NCNE >> No, a typical Russ response because you can't show where I said what you proposed that I said. << <i>Get real, Ken. You know damned well that these slabbers that have been… -
Re: Largest private numismatic transaction ever just completed
<< <i><< There are plenty of multi-million dollar collections full of junk because the buyer doesn't know what he's doing. To assume that anybody with money can build a great collection is off base. It takes more than money. It takes passion, skill, and love. Russ, NCNE >> Russ, with all due respect, those Amazonians this… -
Re: So what did everybody get with their $20 from teletrade?
<< <i>and Russ, your gonna wash it all up and turn it into a 67DCAM, aren't you? >> That's the plan. Of course, it doesn't always work out as planned. << <i>Russ, Do you think you can get all that haze off that one? >> Yep, it's bad flip haze. Some poor schmuck submitted a nice coin and got back a piece of crap. That's…
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