I am being scammed right now on Ebay! In the hopes that others will take this as a warning, I am documenting my Ebay coin scam experience. Please vote Yes below if you find this guide helpful (it won't get my...
The Wisconsin Variety Coins The 2004 Wisconsin Variety Quarters have been a mystery. Is it an error? A variety? What does the MINT say? What do 'coin experts' say. Here is an analysis, which ends up...
As more people enjoy the hobby of kings (or perhaps the king of hobbies) more people are turning to the internet to buy their coins. There is a plethera of material having every kind of coin information....
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...
There are many ways to clean ancient coins and there is no absolutely right way or wrong way, unless it damages you or the coin. The methods discussed below are safe and non-toxic. Other collectors may clean...
This is a work in progress. Will add more info very shortly. Buying coins on eBay can be a very rewarding but many times VERY risky business. There are just as many "bad coins"as there are "bad sellers"....
In today's electronic marketplaces, the opportunity to acquire coins without having to travel great distances has never been so great. Unfortunately, the opportunity for some to fool or cheat the public has ...
A Third Party Grading Service or TPG Service is a company that provides the service of authenticating and determining the state of preservation of a coin. They are called Third Party because they have no...
Second Chance Offers on eBay As a seller or buyer, should you use "Second Chance" on eBay? We cannot answer the question for you, but we can make a few points which may be helpful to members when deciding...
We've all heard them a thousand times: the numismatic maxims that have been repeated enough times that they have acquired near-mythic status. So are they true or not true? 1. "Size Matters" True. Big coins...