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"...
I have collected coins for over 35 years. In that time, the hobby has changed significantly. eBay has allowed collectors to swap coins and significantly add to their collection without relying on chance...
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...
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...
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,...
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 almost...
Recommendations : BE PATIENT There's not much fun in walking up to a dealer and buying a complete set of Ike dollars. They are not rare, not scarce, and never will be.Whereas, truly rare, scarce, uncommon...
Hello to all the readers, and thank you for taking the time to read my latest guide. This guide is intended for Canadian collectors, so my apologies in advance to all the American and World collectors out...
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!...