Sniping - Strategy Tactics for Winning eBay Auctions Analysis and advice from a "Platinum Power Seller" We are aware that there will be many eBay members who firmly believe in and love sniping. Whether you...
Proof v. Uncirculated?We Explain the Difference We are always being asked the difference between proof and uncirculated coins. One very brief explanation is that proofs are shinier, but of course this...
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...
The Gold Sovereign A brief history, with technical specifications. Gold sovereigns are probably the world's most famous and recognisable coins.We are limited to 10 images per review, so we have created...
Nazi Germany Rare Gold Coins Are Not Gold - Beware We thought we should alert you that there are many dealers offering Nazi German gold coins which are only gold plated, and not rare at all. These are all...
Postage Packing Shipping Costs - Fair or Excessive?What is a fair amount for postage, packing, shipping and insurance, if offered? In this article, we will use the term shipping to include postage, packing and...
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,...
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE POCKET WATCH Much information can be found on the internet about the development of the pocket watch. Here is a brief summary. The first reference to a portable clock was made in 1462 by...
Spellings on eBay Is good spelling important? How many eBay listings contain really bad spellngs? Does it matter?We often despair at many of the spellings on eBay. Some of them are so bad that we find...
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...