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Is There Any NGC/PCGS/ANACS Coin Graders On This Forum?
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Old Post Posted 08/22/2015  02:20 am
I know that a grader must complete an accurate grade in less than a minute! It truly is a high pressure job. Years ago a dealer friend of mine gave it try at NGC. 7 months later he was back to work with his son selling Coins and currency! He said it was a young man's job. He is the fastest person I ever met who could handle a coin and grade it spot on. Good luck in your venture.
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
I'm Still Around!
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Old Post Posted 08/22/2015  01:54 am
[ Hi my old friends. I have not posted for about six years! Where does the time go. About 15 months ago I started rebuilding my coin collection. I sold all but a few special coins. I hung on to my xf40 pcgs fugio cent, my1818 pcgs ms63 r&b large cent,a handfull of capped bust halves and some gold. I have been able to aqiure a nice start on a new collection. I ended up having 27 operations! I am 10 years cancer free just like Mom(Susan). I hope to get back into the swing of things. I love and missed you all and the site is so improved since I left. I do talk to Susan at least once a week. You. folks have made this site awesome! Peace, Uncle mike
Forum: Coin Community Family Topics
 
Coin World - 1795 Reeded Edge Large Cent Found.
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Old Post Posted 11/04/2008  04:50 am
Wow great story and quite strange indeed. I love old coppers, my favorite coins over all others. I bought my first large cent when I was about 12 or 13 years old. It was,in retrospect a very corroded example that was probably dug up. I do not remember the year but I do remember I paid about 4 dollars for it and my friends thought I was nuts! At any rate this was a great coo for this collector, and just goes to show that learning varieties and close study of every coin you buy can really pay off. Mike
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

Roll Of Dateless Buffalo Nickels
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Old Post Posted 11/04/2008  01:57 am
How about giving the general public a cheap thrill and releasing them in circulation? I have done that many times. Most of the times restored date Buff's do not look to hot, grainy at best. Mike
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
Any Franklin Half Collectors Here?
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Old Post Posted 11/04/2008  01:41 am
I love Franklin's and have a complete B.U. set, MS64+. I also have all the proofs. My non proofs are all in a Dansco but all my proofs are in PCGS, NGC and ANAC tombs. I only have one Cameo proof. As I always say, Franklin's will be worth good money in the future. Look at some of the mintage's vs prices. Still highly affordable and a fun set to complete. I still search for upgrades and never have any problem selling my duplicates. Mike
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
If The Internet Were Here 100 Years Ago~coin Advice
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Old Post Posted 09/09/2008  04:19 am
What's all this talk about fearing the new currency? Our government would never issue currency that was not fully backed by Gold and silver in reserve!Mike........p.s. This thread is a blast!!
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Do You Consider Yourself A Coin Nerd?
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Old Post Posted 08/19/2008  2:45 pm
Certainly no nerd here. I was also more of the biker type most of my life. After reading this I'm wondering if there is a connection to bikers and coins! My only problem now is I wish I would not lived as hard as I did the first 45 years or so. I'm paying for it big time now.(I don't think I would change a thing though as I had a blast living it) At least now, all crippled up, I still collect and enjoy my coinsMike
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Found 9 Buffalo Nickels In 5 Rolls!!
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Old Post Posted 08/13/2008  11:33 pm
Outstanding finds! What a blast and a hope lifter for all who search rolls. Congratulations!!Mike
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
How Old Are All You Coin Collectors?
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Old Post Posted 07/16/2008  02:24 am
53 going on 84 after the last three years of lousy health! I plan on sticking around a while just to aggravate everyone
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
Longest Production Runs
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Old Post Posted 07/13/2008  10:12 pm
How about the Liberty Half Eagle? Main change, addition of motto. Minted from 1839 through 1908 inclusive. Is my math right at 70 years? Mike
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
What Dealers Pay?
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Old Post Posted 07/13/2008  9:03 pm
Most dealers I know can't afford to spend the time or pay someone to search bags of Wheaties. Two to three cents seems to about what they are selling them for depending on quantity. Most dealers don't even want to mess with them and generally have a few buyers who purchase whatever people bring in. Mike
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
$100 Affordable For Some, Expensive To Others
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Old Post Posted 07/12/2008  12:29 am
Great thread and it certainly illustrates what has been said over and over again. Learning what to look for by doing the homework reading and learning first can go a long way to stretching your collecting dollar. Great to see the involvement within the family. This is a great hobby to share with your loved ones. I have great memories of my Father, Uncle and Grandfather helping me along when I started collecting. Mike
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
Funny Story About How I Just Bought A 50-D Nickel...
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Old Post Posted 07/12/2008  12:15 am
Great story! Sit on it for long enough and will seem like a good price a bit down the down the road. Nice looking coin. I don't think you were hurt to badly! Mike
Forum: Main Coin Forum

A Way Cool 1829 Dime
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Old Post Posted 07/08/2008  02:29 am
The label alone makes it priceless!!Mike
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
Silver In Change!
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Old Post Posted 06/24/2008  12:10 am
I just found a 1959 Silver Dime a few weeks back. I find 3 or 4 silver coins per year(last year I had a run of 4 Quarters in a row including a solid 1938 EF40) and I don't actually "search" my change. It is almost always the different sound that alerts me to a silver coin. I think there are very few actually floating around but they are still out there to be found. What I find interesting is how few people realize how much they are worth over face value these days. Mike
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
1887 Baseball Currency Chicago Nl PCGS 65PPQ
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Old Post Posted 06/23/2008  02:11 am
I've been looking at Currency from a collectors point of view for many years and do not recall running across anything quite like this or the others he has listed. Way cool but way out of my "league" boo.... rim shot..... etc...etc......Mike
Forum: US Paper Money and Banknotes
 
My First Completed Collection
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Old Post Posted 06/21/2008  3:48 pm
Fantastic accomplishment on what I consider to be an undervalued and under appreciated coin. I am working on a Shield set. Great job! Mike
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
Personal Milestone
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Old Post Posted 06/11/2008  02:03 am
Congratulations! Quite a feat to say the least. I am sure the journey was a great deal of fun! Mike
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
100th Anniversary Of Boy Scouts Of America Coin Authorized
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Old Post Posted 05/22/2008  01:43 am
Fred, great to hear that the Scout Coin has been authorized! It's also nice to see you posting albeit only for a short time as you explained. I have been a bit of a ghost around here myself for many reasons, mostly health related. How about dropping me a PM or perhaps I can call you and we chat for a bit. Let me know. I want to see how your treatments are going. Peace my friend. Mike
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
Gas Prices / Coin Collecting
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Old Post Posted 05/22/2008  01:18 am
Gas in N.W Indiana is going at about $3.89 for Reg 87 octane to $4.19 for 91 octane. In Chicago it's well over $4.00 for regular. Diesel in running about $4.50 a gallon in the area. This is really becoming a burden for a lot of people. I hope things improve soon. We now live about 20 miles away from where my wife works. We just moved here about 2 years ago. Prior to this move we were driving 50 miles each way to work! Glad we moved!Mike
Forum: US Modern Coins
 


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