"Reid Goldsborough" wrote in message ... What follows is a distillation of many people's opinions and observations, including my own. Additions and corrections are welcomed. This document is copyrighted -- please...

I recall that before the Euro was introduced, there was much speculation about how many coins would cross borders. From what I hear from friends in Europe, this seems to be happening a lot less than expected, except in places like Paris and Venice where the reason is obvious. A friend in Italy...

eBay has just announced a myriad of changes too numerous to list here (I've included a link to the announcement below). One of the most significant changes (for buyers) stems from the fact that eBay has discovered that sellers leave negative feedback 8 times more frequently than buyers. They...

I want to check the value of my 1999-2003 silver proof sets worth?

I found a old Missouri Tax receipt coin, it has an # 1 in the middle of the Sate. Anyone know anything about this weird coin? Thank you , Kellie

I posted earlier trying to get info from previous swap coordinators, but I found all my old information, and believe I'm quite ready to handle my hosting duties this year (but if any previous coordinators want to give me some advice, things to avoid, etc.. I'm all ears!) Anyways, I want to get...

I've sort of been in and out of this hobby over the years. I recently discovered the 5 oz. ATB series. I bought one of the Arches coins, because it's a National Park that's close to me, and I've enjoyed visiting many times. What are the opinions on this series? It turned out to be a lot larger...

Group! Could someone please tell me, what is the difference between the US silver proof sets and the silver premiere sets, which both are listed in the Red Book? Is there are visible difference? Thanks in advance, Wolfgang

Got on the Mint site at Noon Wednesday - system was a little slow and I had to reload the page a few times during checkout but I got my order for two in. Notified that they were shipped today. They apparently sold out because when I looked at the Mint site today, they are on back order. So,...

In an anonymous email message I received yesterday I was called a coward for not responding to yet another of Alan Williams' periodical attack posts. I deleted this goading junk, as I delete all junk email, as soon as I saw what it was about. Though I've been trying lately to turn the other cheek...

I hate it when a reputable dealer with good feedback puts coins like this in eBay starting at EUR 1: http://cgi.ebay.com/1-DOLLAR-1894-MORGAN-DOLLAR-SS_W0QQitemZ8399850300QQcategoryZ42727QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It looks a lot like an altered date to me (1885 - 1894). Anyone else have some solid...

A couple of stories in local newspapers: New Haven Register: http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20140115/former-hamden-resident-faces-charges-for-selling-manufacturing-fake-money Meriden Record...

Hmmmmm, I just found the following article posted in the news.announce.biznessstuff.whatever newsgroup ... I wonder what effect this will have on the collectibles market?!? ======================================================== PCGS To Encapsulate All Collectible Merchandise (April 1, 2016) ...

Hi folks! Today I received an order form from San Marino for their "2 EURO Commemorative coin 'Bartolomeo Borghesi" at 10 euros a piece (plus shipping). I know that something similar was discussed here a few weeks (?) ago but I think it was about the 2 euros Vatican commemorative coin. Is this...

At 11:10 AM EDT 04-08-04. There will be some additions to my website, hopefully I will have them up by this evening. -- K6AZ WEB PAGES http://www.k6az.com/web_pages.htm

Anyone know what all is included in the Whitman Classic Type Set Album #9138. I asked the same question about the Dansco album last week, and received a very nice list. I'm trying to decided between these two albums. I like the Dansco, but don't really like the price. Anyone have an...

Recently I was high bidder on what was described as a 1936 US PROOF TRIBUTE SET. Further research proved, after I had bid on the item assuming it was a real 1936 Proof Set, that it was not. Accorind to the Hobby Protection Act, such sets must be marked by "copy" or "replica". I do not believe this...

Or are the new Sacajaweas being minted only for collectors? Barney

Do any of you collectors know what has happened to E-Bay coin prices. I have purchased many coins on E-Bay. It looks like all the sellers have got together, and are trying to robb the private collector, and buyer. I have started going to my local coin shop to buy, and he is more reasonable.

Hello On the story below, the photo image link below shows the building holding the pennies. It looks like the glass pannels are about to pop out from the weight of the pennies. --------------------------------------------------- FROM: