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Re: Condor,Who is AGA
Old firm that was active from about 1986 to late 1987, based in Carson City NV. they were also associated with PNGL out of Washington DC, IGA out of Atlanta GA, and ICGS out of Hong Kong. They were all trying to jump on the band wagon over third party grading that was skyrocketing at the time but the were all using… -
Re: The problem is - how do we make beautiful coins more relevant?
@HGP Many collectors agree with your suggestion that a coin's visual appearance is the most marketable aspect of a coin's value. Nicely toned coins sell for significantly more than PCGS value guidelines. We have tjree major materials of which coins are made, copper, nickel and silver. Each has their own aging… -
The "Queen" of Victorian Halfcrowns? 1839 Currency Version and Superb!
Bias of ownership, no doubt but nevertheless remains my favorite Victorian coin: https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/18522635_147752999_max.jpg?_gl=1*7xtzec*_ga*MTEyMzgwNDM0Mi4xNjYyMzEyOTA1*_ga_J41JKCY50Z*MTY5MDQ1ODk5OC43My4wLjE2OTA0NTg5OTguNjAuMC4w Sorry I need help in downloading directly to post.... This come from one of… -
Circulated Leif Ericson commemorative dollar
I normally dig through circulated Barber coins, but occasionally buy an overlooked U.S. commemorative coin. Favorites that I own include the Isabella Quarter, Norse American Medal, Bridgeport/P.T. Barnum half, Cincinnatti half, Special Olympics/Shriver hag dollar, and the Booker T. Washington and G.W. Carver issues.… -
Re: Round 3- I have $1,419.93 in my paypal account- Voting is Live on the US Coin Forum, ends 10 pm CST
Since you mentioned currency I'll offer up this pair for $1,419.93 via paypal. 1950-A $5 Federal Reserve Note, FR-1962-E* Star Note, Gutter Fold, CGA MS64 Extremely Rare UNC BEP Star Replacement Federal Reserve Note Error usually seen in grades around VF. 1950-A $10 Federal Reserve Note, FR-2011-B, Dramatic BEP Foldover… -
Re: Claude Raymond 1971 Topps PSA 8 on eBay - Breaks the bank!
<< <i>Yea, I saw that. Here's another recent eBay listing for a 1971 PSA 8 "common" that ended well over $400...... 1971 #751 Al Weis The '71's have certainly been heating up again lately. >> Yeah, that was MY card!!!!! Yea Haa!!!! I have a 1971 Joe Torre PSA Gem Mint 10, Population 1 Listed right now, who knows what this… -
Re: The Official Platinum 10th Anniversary Grade Reporting Thread!
<< <i>WOW.1675.00 Should have put a reserve on that, way too cheap ..Watching one last night and it sold for 2125 + 25 post...but think they are selling around 18-2000 for the most part. >> To cheap???? Its an open market, multiple bids tells you that was all the market was willing to pay at that time. The mint screwed the… -
Re: How Many Grading Companies Are In Business?
Still active to the best of my knowledge: ACCS Only does ancients Accugrade ACGS American Coin Grading Service ACGS Australian Coin Grading Service ANACS CGA Only slabs currency CGC Only slabs currency CTGS Specializes in tokens but also slabs some coins DCGS Digital Coin Grading Service GCS Global Certification Service… -
A few currency questions
Right now, I only collect pl or dmpl morgans, and the pickings are getting kind of slim. I am thinking of branching off into collecting currency. Any thoughts? Any good currency dealers with inventories online? Is CGA the top grader of currency? What is the best resource for current prices (like greysheet)? Should I… -
Re: Link to free-to-enter paper money contest for anyone interested.
They are dealers and it reveals caustic competition. Some of the comments single out certain members and border on personal attacks. The repeated posts criticizing HGR for selling notes "that were less than High Grade" were sad to see nd petty at best. That PMF forum has no new blood because the moderators let the convo go…
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