Alex in PA.

4 hours ago, MarkFeld said:

Here's a thread on that subject, that's still alive: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1047697/collectors-universe-has-been-sold#latest

I must have missed that; thanks for the heads up.  Too early, 1st cup of coffee, excuses, excuses.

I'm going with Mark Feld's assessment on this.  I visit over ATS and, as of last night, there was ONE thread on this with 48 comments and it appears to have gone this morning.

Seems to me there are more "Kool Aid" drinkers here than ATS>  What say you?

19 hours ago, Bignubnumismatics said:

Benjamin's idea and put a turkey on our coin.

Now there is an idea worth submitting to the mint.  If they do a Benjamin Franklin obverse why not use a wild turkey reverse/  Just a thought.

I can only give what I know.  I deal with two nationally known coin dealers; Northeast Coin (www.northeastcoin.com) and Northern Nevada Coin (www.brokencc.com) and have found them over the years to be professional and honest dealers who treat you with courtesy and pride in their business.  As for EBay once it may have once been the place to deal but now I am not sure.  I can purchase a coin, the same Grade and TPG, but of better eye appeal and at least $100.00 less than EBay from Northeast Coin.  Of course the choice is yours and I am certain other members of this forum have personal trustworthy recommendations.  Good luck on the hunt.  

OMG!  Sell it???  Please tell me NO!

I gave up on the US Mint many years ago.  I took a look at their website yesterday and it appears to be orientated towards children.  A sign the Mint doesn't miss my business?

Beautiful design.  Thanks RWB

I have used NCS Conservation on three separate occasions.  3 Carson City gold pieces with no problems through submission. 2 were conserved and came back UP 1 grade and 1 came back as 'Not needing Conservation'.   

Oh wow!  Just love that M-60.  Sure would keep your neighborhood quiet!

7 minutes ago, Quintus Arrius said:

Truly beautiful example!

It is that.  Congrats on yyour good fortune.

12 hours ago, EdG_Ohio said:

I really like the Rev on the 93'

Thanks very much.  I really didn't pay any attention to it until you mentioned it.  I normally don't collect in VF, I like a higher grade, but this one was just sitting there all alone for a long time.  So I took it.  

I agree with Moxie15.  Sorry you're disappointed but you can always get a second opinion.

Oh dear gawd; he's back!

I have heard many descriptions of why people collect coins and other treasures.  I only know, and this is only my opinion, that I collect items for two reasons.  One, for their historical value and two, for the pleasure they give me.  I like looking at a MS 67 Morgan Dollar.  I think that folks collect for various reasons and I hope they get as much enjoyment as I have.

Afraid I was there before they had that.  Took a train from London to Berwick and then another to Hamilton.  Both were read old and put out a lot of smoke.  

Coudn't sleep and dining was a sandwich of an unknown meat but the bar was great.  

2 hours ago, VKurtB said:

My first Scotch in Scotland was alongside of a plate of authentic haggis.

Mine also.  In a very nice hotel in Hamilton; birthplace of my mother & grandmother.  Learned to like Haggis as a child.  Asked my mom what Haggis was and she said:

"You have to chase it, running backwards, and shoot it with a shotgun."

1973 - it was a very good year.

Jack Daniels for this backwoods Pennsylvania boy.

You are "tired" ot the TPGs?  Without an NGC or ATS grade you cannot get a CAC sticker.  Without a CAC sticker you are just losing money.

I personally have been, in the past,  against the NGC and PCGS TPGs because I was happy with ANACS & before that ANA.  However, now they are a necessary evil.

Wow!  This is getting just like the good, old days before the forum became the legendary Sleepy Holly.  Now remember, no breaks for anyone is the number one rule.

15 hours ago, kbbpll said:

 

I fail to understand why you feel the need to inject this garbage into every thread. This is a coin forum.

Lighten up huh?  If this is getting too much I suggest Coin Talk where all are polite.