As a dealer/collector, I am always looking for the best value for my dollar when buying coins and submitting them for grading. It seems like everyday though, I get information about these fly-by-night coin...
Please vote Yes below if you find this guide helpful. Thanks! Let's talk 20th Anniversary American Eagles from the U.S. Mint... But before we do, I'll hit a few basics in case you're just getting started. I'm...
Many of the ungraded coins on e-bay have been CLEANED. Based on my experience purchasing ungraded Peace and Morgan dollars, I would estimate that a least 25 to 30% of the ungraded coins on e-bay have been...
Just a note to all buyers of coins,especially raw 1/4, and 1/2 eagle, Indian gold.....Because the gold / silver market is on the upswing, buyers on ebay need to be aware of ripoff sellers in the coin markets...
Prior to e-bay, coin buyers and sellers had to deal with local coin dealers, mail order dealers, coin auctions, and shows. I live in a small town so attending auctions usually requires significant travel and...
How I Got Two Genuine 1877 Indian Head Cents for Eight Dollars (Or, Cherrypicking World Coins - Even If You Don't Collect Them) By Robertson W. Shinnick, World Numismatist (Note: I don't know how "helpful"...
Overview In 2007, the US Mint will initiate the brand new Presidential $1 Dollar Program. This program will introduce four new one dollar coins every year, each dedicated to a former US President. As an...
Investing in American Silver Eagles (ASE) I started buying ASE when they first came out in 1986. I remember I bought them in green-top tubes with 20 ASE contained in each tube. At first I could get them at...
We've all heard them a thousand times: the numismatic maxims that have been repeated enough times that they have acquired near-mythic status. So are they true or not true? 1. "Size Matters" True. Big coins are...
Updated 1/4/08 ~ Mailed off my new 2006 index guide book cashiers check ~ The books are ready to ship ~ They should be available to the general public very soon ~ ~ NEW NEWS ~ A 2007 Index Guide Book of Silver...