I have seen too many people paying too much for a coin that is valued far less than their paying price. Here are some tips on buying slabbed coins (i.e. graded coins) from two major third party grading...
The recent rapid rise in the price of palladium has generated much interest in modern palladium coins. Some are relatively rare (the Australian Emu coins, the 1989 Chinese Panda, the Portugese coins) , some...
Facts and Data about Platinum Platinum is a dense (heavy) hard silvery metallic element, a precious metal used in jewellery, coins, chemical engineering, and a catalyst used in industry and for car...
Please be cautious when bidding on 1 gram platinum bars. It takes over 31 grams to make one ounce. If you pay $100 for a 1 gram platinum bar it is like paying over $3000.00/ounce for platinum which is $1000...
Ultra Cameo is a designation that applies only to proof coins. It is the measure of the contrast between the frosted devices (raised portions of the design) and the mirrored fields (all the flat areas of the...
The price of gold has soared during the past months (and days). This trend will continue through the holidays. Don't we wish we could see into the future and determine the spot price of gold and/or at the very...
Counterfeit American Eagles According to Pedro Collazo-Oliver, a former American Numismatic Association Grader, the likelihood of a coin collector buying a counterfeit rare coin is very small. However, in the...
This guide helps people who are thinking of selling their items on consignment on eBay in selecting a good Trading Assistant. When looking for a Trading Assistant, there are many important things to consider....
2007 American Eagle 10th Anniv Platinum Reverse Proof On December 13, 2007 the US Mint released a special 2 coin set to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of their American Platinum Coin Program. This set...
Tips For Buying Gold 1. Buy from someone you know or with a solid reputation. 2. If the piece has a trademark, like Nike or a sports team logo, it must have a license stamp on the back. If the jewelry...