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"...
Hello to all the readers out there in eBay, and thank you for taking the time to read my guide. I'm going to share with you today what I consider to be my best bargains and biggest mistakes when it comes to...
I have collected coins for over 35 years. In that time, the hobby has changed significantly.Two of the most important changes in Numismatics in that time have been the advent of Coin Grading Companies and the...
As a regular buyer and an occasional seller, I find it strange that many sellers still don’t follow the basic requirements to gain visibility for their auctions. This has helped me get some really good deals...
Most of us who begin collecting coins are confused at the numerous guides and grading guidelines that are existing. We tend to be silent in the presence of more knowledgeable collectors, coin dealers,...
Here are some tips to help make you avoid some unpleasant traps, as well as to make your purchase of coins on eBay a more pleasant experience. This guide is intended to protect honest, hard-working buyers and...
As many Coin Guides posted are very informative, many others are used to promote sales of graded coins and/or a particular sellers reputation. Often, these types of guides will promote one particular coin...
Over a period of 35 years as a coin collector and as an ANA exhibit judge, I have encountered personal situations as well as comments and advice from dealers that I wish I had know earlier. Alas, I hope that...
If you are not an experienced coin collector then the appeal of coins that are encased in a plastic holder that certifies them as genuine and correctly graded as to condition is appealing. Oh boy! Watch out!...
Detailed guidelines for buying and selling Franklin Mint (Danbury Mint, Hamilton Mint, etc.) silver/gold art medal sets, ingots, and coins. I have collected Franklin Mint and other private mint sets for...