Ebay inside Secret When bidding on Silver, Gold and other items listed by weight you have to know exactly what the weight is. If some one lists an item by weight and they say "ounces" is this troy ounce. If...
Have you ever wondered about the letters, numbers or pictures on the back of Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry? These marks are referred to as hallmarks or trademarks. They can help you identify where the piece...
So, you want to buy precious metals bullion for investment.I'm glad you're doing your due dilligence. It's a start. Here is my sentiment regarding investments and timing: "When is the BEST time to plant an...
Prestige Proof Sets Produced 1983-1997 Prestige Proof Sets blended two popular Mint programs by combining the five coins from a regular Proof Set along with one or two modern commemorative coins issued during...
If you collect vintage gold or silver charms or charm bracelets, you're bound to have questions about practical matters like selecting a bracelet, attaching your charms, cleaning and care, and so on. Here are...
Proof Silver American Eagles American Silver Eagles (aka Silver American Eagles) abbreviated as ASE (or SAE) for short, were introduced by the US Mint in 1986 and have been produced every year since. The coins...
Have you ever seen a United States Peso? How about maybe a .20 centavos coin? That's right! Well, we made them at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints, and later we made some at the Denver Mint! . . . Oh,...
Don't get burned on watches that "might be solid gold!" Almost without exception any case that is "solid" gold is so marked, usually with something similiar to "warranted to assay 14/18K" or Guaranteed to...
This is a brief introduction to the subject of hallmarks on English sterling silver since the 1700s. It may enable the reader to decide whether their article is solid silver or silver plated and help identify...
I have been buying and selling watches on ebay for seven or eight years, anyway a long time.Over the years I have purchased great watches for low prices and junk for too much. So, several years ago I started...