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James_OldeTowne

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    How about an early half-dollar thread?? POST 'EM IF YOU GOT 'EM!

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    Banned thread from ATS: "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY"

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 146 replies
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    Is this some kind of bust?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 140 replies
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    Here is an analysis of grade_it's twelve Roosevelt dimes, graded by PCGS

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

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    As of this last Wednesday, I now own exactly 400 certified coins

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 99 replies
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    I get so sick and tired of being told "when it comes time to sell your coins"...

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 98 replies
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    Isn't it pretty obvious that TPGs should be non-profit organzations, and not...

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 92 replies
    • 5,583 views
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    Difference Between Cleaning and Conservation (see updated article in WYNK board)

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 89 replies
    • 7,591 views
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    Am I naive (or just plain dumb) about CAC and major auction companies?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 82 replies
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    UPDATE: IMAGE LINKS ADDED! What do you think of the "AU-58+" grade?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 80 replies
    • 7,436 views
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    Please name, and give a brief history, of great coin hoards...

    By James_OldeTowne, in What You Need to Know

    • 73 replies
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    It's like PCGS is scrambling to hide evidence or something...

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 72 replies
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    1807 Capped Bust half, small stars: attribution confirmation, opinions please!

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 67 replies
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    Why do I no longer accept returns of NGC, PCGS, ANACS or ICG coins sold on eBay?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 62 replies
    • 3,820 views
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    I processed TEN copper coins with MS-70 last night - SEE THE RESULTS!

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 58 replies
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    It is extremely important to understand what the "bluesheet" is designed for

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 52 replies
    • 2,610 views
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    What do you find most disappointing about this hobby?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 51 replies
    • 3,028 views
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    Were the Bicentennial quarter, half & dollar the first "circulating commems"?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 50 replies
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    I know many of you haven't come around yet regarding the EdgeView holders...

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 49 replies
    • 2,213 views
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    If a white coin tones due to the slab (old ANACS, no-line NGC), is it AT or NT?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 49 replies
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    Message to Michael - GET WELL SOON, BUDDY!

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 46 replies
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    Does any "coin doctor" phenomenon rests directly on the shoulders of TPGs?

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 46 replies
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    My opinion is that the sky is green today!

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 46 replies
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    It's pretty easy to disprove the notion that coin doctoring = "adding something"

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 45 replies
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    GRADE POSTED! In my opinion, an exemplary bit of grading... (Guess the Grade)

    By James_OldeTowne, in US, World, and Ancient Coins

    • 45 replies
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