Condemning Cleaned Coins?: Condemning Cleaned Coins?
Unfortunately not all coins sold are properly annotated so buyers should be on their toes. One type of cleaning involves what is referred to as "dipping". Dipping involves a chemical cleaner with the...
View ArticleWhat's up with all of the Canadian Coins: Re: What's up with all of the...
The Royal Canadian Mint has made available two HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton’s Royal Wedding Collector Coins, a $20 silver with sapphire and a 25-cent colored steel. The Royal...
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Hi, I am bettyjames, Interesting news……..It is really hard to belive………So Thanks.
View ArticleSmall Local Coin Shows: Small Local Coin Shows
The last show I was at a dealer complained to me that collectors who come to the show always went to two or three tables. What few collectors did buy from him were only interested in single type...
View ArticleSmall Local Coin Shows: Re: Small Local Coin Shows
Ken, so did you every figure out what was drawing the collectors to those "two or three tables"? What were they doing right to draw the cutomers the got? What set them apart? Just curious! Greg
View ArticleSmall Local Coin Shows: Re: Small Local Coin Shows
Guess I forgot about that part, what all the tables had in common was: 1. They were friendly and gave every customer their undivided attention regardless if the spent nothing or a thousand dollars 2....
View ArticleSmall Local Coin Shows: Re: Small Local Coin Shows
One other thing I noticed…the majority of bad shows are usually sponsored by a dealer or group of dealers whereas the majority of good ones are usually sponsored by coin clubs
View ArticleBe True to Thy Self:
I collected coins as child and am now just getting back into the hobby. It can be very discouraging going to coin shows, it seems to be all about key dates and investments. I find myself having to...
View ArticleBe True to Thy Self:
Welcome to the site John, You got the right attitude! Over the years I've been purchasing more and more on-line and I'd say 90% of my purchases are now done on-line. kudos to you ;)
View ArticleBe True to Thy Self: To thine own self be true:reprise
John, Might want to consider why the Dealers are advising against collecting commems… Could it be that they can't make much moeny from them because the margins are low…. Collect what you like. Love...
View ArticleBe True to Thy Self:
I have a fear of purchasing coins online. I guess I’ll have to find a list of trustworthy seller before I can start purchasing online. John
View ArticleBe True to Thy Self:
It's not that uncommon to be nervous over online buys. Once you find the right seller(s) it does get easier.
View ArticleA Dry Month: A Dry Month
February for me was what I refer to as a “dry month”. Not a single coin did I purchase. This was not because I’m bored or disinterested in the hobby but do to the fact I am exercising responsibility....
View ArticlePocket Change: Pocket Change
Every so often I love to look at what is going on with pocket change and thought I'd share some finds about what makes this hobby so darn interesting. After a week I collected 21 pennies, 2 nickels, 3...
View ArticlePocket Change:
With so many different euro coins in Europe now and some of them rare in even circulated conditions collectors are going through their everyday change all the time. I own a small website about Cyprus...
View ArticleAnother Toy: Another Toy
Earlier this year I picked up another great toy that has proven fantastic for coin shows. It is a 7 inch tablet that has allowed me to no longer carry books or lists to coin shows. I realize some...
View ArticleA New Way to Test Coins: A New Way to Test Coins
One of our members (Steve) sent me a message for helping to determine if 1967 Canadian dimes or quarter were 50% or 80% silver (Check out the video). Do not know why no-one thought of this earlier as...
View ArticleCoin Collecting and Socks???: Coin Collecting and Stocks???
There are times when information gleaned from coin collecting can help you with something else in life such as history. Back in 2009 we made a possible connection between stock market performance to...
View ArticleWensy Auctions: Re: Wensy Auctions are NO MORE
Wensy Auctions has ceased operations and is no longer a valid site. Good luck to Darren on future endeavors
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