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VKurtB

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    VKurtB reacted to Just Bob in Supplies on a budget   
    For the flips or 2x2s, I like Wizard Coin Supply. (Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with the company - financial or otherwise).
    https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/
    And, JKK is right. Sometimes you can luck up and find those plastic pages by the box full.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in 1960 n 1968 RED like new PENNIES   
    Etch that on bronze plaques and etch it into stone in several thousand point text.
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    VKurtB reacted to Greenstang in 1967 penny strange Obverse   
    Welcome to the Forum
    Looks like some sort of environmental damage, didn't leave the Mint that way. It's a spender.
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    VKurtB reacted to Just Bob in 1967 penny strange Obverse   
    I agree. It's a spender.
    Welcome to The Forum.
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    VKurtB reacted to Crawtomatic in Lincoln Pennies Worth Grading?   
    Generally, in the beginning you start out by searching pocket change.  Then maybe you pickup a few rolls.  Then maybe a box.  And you'll come across coins that look exceptional.  But only in the perspective of what you've been seeing in pocket change or circulated coins.  When you make the next step to just looking at uncirculated coins a lot, and I mean a lot, it's a training exercise, then you'll see how far off from even MS65 that most pocket change is.  But the good thing about this hobby is that you can work your way up and progressively get to where you're looking at better and more valuable coins along the way.
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    VKurtB reacted to Conder101 in Why isnt this a cherry pickers guide double die reverse 1901 Indian cent   
    Because it is Longacre doubling not a DDR.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Tridmn in 1982 d penny   
    Yes, "just" a Large Date, but on the other hand, I really do like its color.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from JKK in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    Hey Mason,
    Have you figured out yet why nobody else on here believes what you're saying??? It's because of this guy, and the TV ad tagline for the company he represents:
     

    "We know a few things because we've seen a few things."
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in Is this a error?   
    Hey @CRAWTOMATIC, I've decided "not to participate" in the move to a cashless society. I refuse to use debit cards regularly. I will actively continue to use cash everywhere I go and in all situations possible. Call it "my quest". I intend to push back HARD against this dopey idea, INCLUDING in London this fall, and I hear they are on the very brink of being cashless now. I will push back hard even over there.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Mc10139 in 1901 indian head cent   
    I agree with @Just Bob. That pitting I see troubles me. I collect high end Indian cents and if anything, the IHC series is known for its immaculate fields.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in 1961 d. Cent   
    “Down goes Frazier, down goes Frazier!”
     
    It took a hard hit, thassall. Put. Away. The. USB. Microscope.
     
    Now,
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    VKurtB got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in International package issue   
    Seems like your package may have been a "ricochet biscuit". Bow, bow, bow.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in Unopened lincoln cents   
    Normally I never wear gloves, they're not really recommended, BUT if you must wear cotton gloves, then you absolutely must have that padded surface below. The reduced dexterity with gloves makes the pad a true asset to have.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Tridmn in 1984   
    Nice enough coin but WELL short of perfect. 
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Marquez-Collector in Just made my decisions on paying off my house and Harley-Davidson pulled these out of my collection was a very 😢 moment! $$$$$$$$$$$$ isnt everything!   
    Oh dear! Another lamb being led to the slaughter. When will they ever learn? Your PNG dealer should be brought up on charges. They are supposed to be preventing this kind of waste of time and money.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in 1961 d. Cent   
    “Down goes Frazier, down goes Frazier!”
     
    It took a hard hit, thassall. Put. Away. The. USB. Microscope.
     
    Now,
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    VKurtB got a reaction from coinsandmedals in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    I realize it’s only September but I’m pretty sure we have a serious contender for “Clueless Foole of the Year” here. Wear it proud, say it loud, Mason. 
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in is this a proof like Morgan Dollar?   
    I don’t THINK SO, but please understand that determining that from a still photo is a fool’s errand. This PL thing requires “motion” to hazard any sort of guess.
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    VKurtB reacted to Mason254 in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    Yep my smart phone is not so smart spell check auto punctuation must be disabled 🤣yep let it go like you did all that silver those little case you emptied during skyrocket silver prices you might want to see if you can find those old case around anywhere so that you can assemble those O so common sets Silver is about to go up!!i mean why have to build  there so common right???As I said I'd love to have another guide me to the most common place to purchase I'll buy it!! Im the loose change here though however i am not the one making statements about how common something is but have no evidence of it a common item is always available where the availability??common sence Thanks you guys! Yep I've seen that however that's the only one anyone can say they have seen! Nothing like mine and thanks for acknowledging that simple word simple letters strong impacts like mine but with a different date morgan Exactly not at all ! See the quick responses without knowledge beyond what you see is very important attention to detail can you show me a branch mint 1885 O Morgan? The importance of the 1885 O Morgan is what is unique!!Its just  History Guys! Research! I'd rather have seen the actual 1964 Kennedy Dollar which was the expected coin of choice However thanks guys like I said I'm new to this but not new to my collection Key! 
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    VKurtB reacted to coinsandmedals in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    I agree this guy is beyond help. Where do these people come from? The funniest part about it is that it would literally be no trouble at all to build one of these sets in the exact same holder with the 1885 O Morgan dollar. We literally had dozens of these exact same holders (some with 1885 O Morgans) laying around when silver last skyrocketed. I should see if we still have the empty holders. Maybe he would like to add some more to his “unique” collection. 
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    VKurtB reacted to Mohawk in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    Yep, I agree completely.  We said our piece, tried to help to no avail.  Enough of our time has been spent on this one.
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    VKurtB reacted to Mason254 in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    The funniest part about it is literally it must be some trouble to build one of these sets with the same exact holder???hmmm haven't seen anyone including yourself whom made the statement No Trouble Same Exact Holder😂 instead all of you keep finding that same picture which is uniquely odd indeed!How is it all of you make these statements and provide the exact same picture as one another how's that happening for such a common item?If common the availability should be endless right??🤔 not all of you finding the one and not to mention the same Ebay photo as you all have?🤔 Will someone anyone please give me an explanation for that??
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    VKurtB reacted to Conder101 in 1964 SMS&1982D Small Date Lincoln Cent   
    Yes it would be difficult to do so. that is a very old holder, the exact style probably having been discontinued almost 50 years ago.  Hard to locate 50 year old holders, most of them were discarded decades ago.  The coins on the other hand are readily available.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Crawtomatic in Milkspoting and grading effects   
    Where? Yes, I also see big retail markups on these, but you'll never get that value back out of them. There are too many 70's out there and no dealers will want to pay YOU any premium for a 70. MS/PF70 coins are the theft that keeps on stealing from you, unless you buy them raw and get them slabbed and get 70's.
     
    Put another way, the buy/sell spread on 70 graded ASE's is an obscenity wrapped in a con.
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    VKurtB got a reaction from Matt_dac in Just made my decisions on paying off my house and Harley-Davidson pulled these out of my collection was a very 😢 moment! $$$$$$$$$$$$ isnt everything!   
    Oh dear! Another lamb being led to the slaughter. When will they ever learn? Your PNG dealer should be brought up on charges. They are supposed to be preventing this kind of waste of time and money.