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Re: An example of why modern collecting is very volatile...
<< <i>What concerns me is that someone might actually pay $7500 for it. >> RYK, One also has to consider the value of time. I love hunting these things and have the time to do it. Not everyone enjoys the hunt, and most don't have as much screwing around time as I do. To illustrate, let's take the specific example of the… -
Re: Error Coinage Stolen At Mint
I was still a Federal employee only a couple years ago and I would've been fired on the spot for just lying about my mileage...I need a part time job at the mint as I approach retirement, I'm only about 5 miles away lol! I'm not looking to be a thief, but the culture there seems kinda casual. Maybe I could do some… -
Re: My experience with CMQ
Not to jump in, but once you have spent enough time collecting old gold, you can spot "processed" coins from a mile away. "processed" can be described as the surfaces being dipped/altered to enhance and brighten a coin. Untouched gold typical has "skin" or crust from being around almost 200 years (especially early gold).… -
Re: Do coins continue to tone in slabbed holders?
"I would think not because they are not in contact with the atmosphere in any way..." Not so. Coins can and do change in holders, albeit usually much slower than raw. Be it tone or the development of the dreaded milk spots or whatever plaques ASE's, it does happen and part of it is because they are not sealed. It is also… -
Re: If you had $10K to buy coins right now, what would you be buying?
Wow! I really want to thank everyone for the excellent, well thought out replies and opinions. There is certainly a good range of ideas here to consider. Paying off debt is always a good thing, though fortunately most of my current debt is limited to the big stuff, house, car payments, utilites, etc. I was fortunate to be… -
Re: Accented Hair Kennedy Question
<< <i>A nice well thought out argument ... and, an interesting take on the issue that has merit. However, with regard to your argument "C", I believe that many of the coins he doctors are in fact already graded, are cracked out of their PCGS and NGC holders, are "conserved" in pursuit of a higher grade, and in fact receive… -
FS CBH's, scarce lg cents, early Lincolns
These will go up on ebay tonight but if anyone is interested I will end the auction. Price includes shipping and insurance. Add 3% for PayPal. Will consider interesting trades. No moderns. Seven day return policy. First to commit gets the coin. Lance. 1813 CBH PCGS XF45 (was ANACS AU50). Lighter in color, mostly silver… -
2017 Topps Chrome Bellinger Purple Auto #235/250 - UD Mantle jersey card - DiMaggio bat/jersey card
A few items for sale with the National coming up, and please contact me with any questions. 2017 Topps Chrome Cody Bellinger Purple Auto #235/250. $255 OBO This card was pack pulled back in 2017 and forgot I had it, and with Bellinger having a MLB record April for HR and RBI this one will only go up. Graded copies are… -
Re: I don't understand how someone makes money when gold is dropping, can anyone break this down for me?
<< <i> << <i>A "short" is a selling something you don't have, with the agreement that you will "buy it" later to cover up the fact that you never had it. Real life example: I shorted Goldman Sachs back in 2010 (best financial decision of my life). In other words, I short sold stocks I did not have. I think I shorted around… -
Re: 1st. acetone bath!! before & after pics/grade guess!
Uhhh, a deadly poison it is. The pics are nice, looks pretty good in the after. I suspect that is not a PVC spot though. It looks to be oxidation but that having been said occ. the acetone solution will loosen mild oxidative or verdigris changes. Please do avoid xylene or xylitol or ANY benzene products (or oven cleaner…
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