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Buy the coin, not the holder
This statement of wisdom seems like a cliche in these desperate times, but I am beginning to see how it’s more relevant to today’s coin market even more so than usual. Since 2020, TPG companies have changed. Third party grading, … Continue reading
Dealers to Avoid part 4
Dealers who won’t engage in 2-way business: “We don’t buy coins at shows” So this is your shop? Is this your fancy display? That’s all the coins you got? Hmmm maybe the only way you’d make money is by ripping … Continue reading
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The challenges of type coin collecting
Ah, the backbone of coin collecting. Alas, we’re not in it for the glory. We are in it for the love. If you’re a type coin collector like me, you may have been appalled by the recent swings of the … Continue reading
Paper asset traders: whatever it is you’re doing, please stop it!
Yet another news report of an all time high in equities. The money ain’t real. Even though not everyone knows it, you know it. So why are you pushing it? People were already saying the R word. If only that … Continue reading
Dealers to avoid (part 3: my negative experiences with dealers at the brouse floor)
Welcome to the 3rd segment of my Dealers to Avoid series. Here, I will talk about actual experiences I have had, and can quite possibly happen to you too. Dealers to avoid doesn’t always mean you shouldn’t do business with … Continue reading
The not so great American Coin Hunt
Found any nice coins in change lately? Neither have I. I was given to understand big dealers poured massive amounts of collectible coins back into circulation? Who is able to verify it? Any independent 3rd party? I don’t think so… … Continue reading
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A brief history of modern silver
It all started in 1964. Many things happened before that time too but this is the year when the bad money started driving out the good money. Silver went up and down, in a slow steady way until around 1973 … Continue reading
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PCGS here we are
The grades are in from my latest submission. I didn’t expect top grades but lately it’s been tough. Now, maybe it’s getting a little out of hand. All of my coins came back in body bags expect my 65 coin … Continue reading
The Internet is not hurting the coin market
Many things are contributing to the recent declines in the market for rare coins. It doesn’t matter who said it, or how many of times it’s been mentioned. The Internet is not hurting the coin market. While it’s true that … Continue reading
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Gold & Silver update
My prayers and heart goes out to the shooting victims in Las Vegas. Needless to say, we live in dangerous times. Whatever it is, we need to work hard together as a country to care about one another and place … Continue reading
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