The purpose of this guide is to provide you with tips on how to get the most for your dollar when you bid on the silver proof sets of the late 1950's and early 1960's. To establish my credentials, I have...
What is an unopened mint set? Well if your like I was, your thinking a mint set that has never been opened! Well I'm here to tell you how wrong I was so you don't make the same mistake. First lets start off...
You are looking for that special coin to finish a collection, or you are one of the millions buying the statehood quarters. How do you make sure you are getting what you want without getting ripped off? Many...
IF you find this article helpful, please take a moment to vote yes at the bottom, I would like to find out what the viewers are looking for so I can expand on specific areas! Thanks in advance Here is a little...
Unfortunately, when buying coins on Ebay or any other electronic platform, the one major downside is that ability to hold and look at the coin. The ability to see a coin with your eyes really determines...
A. HOW DO COINS GET TONED. Knowledge of coin toning is not only useful to know but can be a costly factor in determining the value of a coin. Many people like only "white" coins that more closely resemble the...
This guide is for beginer ebayers that are new to coin collecting and are not aware what all the acronyms stand for yet. Like if you happen to see a title reading along the lines of "1971 Ike PR-69DC NR", you...
Artificial Toning. An Interview With a Coin Doctor There have been many attempts to give a coin the appearance of being in a higher grade than it actually is. Numismatists refer to such treatments as...
I just read the guide Unopened mint sets? and have to add a perspective. I have bought over 2000 mint sealed proof sets. I have opened about 1000. I also started selling these sealed proof sets in May 2006. I...
A Brief Discussion About Polishing, Cleaning, and Chemical Enhancement Methods Used On Coins. Consider this statistic: 18% of all coins coming into grading services are rejected because they have been...