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Have TPG's Ruined Coin Collecting? This Morning I'm Thinking Yes!

Bust10cent

New Member

United States

4 Posts

Posted 09/28/2021 1:08 pm

Up until my retirement I was collecting more expensive coins over 600.00 in all slabs with very little raw buying. Most of my certified is cac. Now I have a lower monthly budget and have gravitated to primarily raw. I have several sets ongoing such as buff nickels, large cents, cwt / store cards and more. It is a refreshing change. I'm with Coinfrog - go with the flow!

Forum: Main Coin Forum

Collecting Raw Copper

Bust10cent

New Member

United States

4 Posts

Posted 09/28/2021 09:25 am

I am assembling the large cent middle board 1816 to 1839. I am a beginner focusing on pieces that are F12 to VF20. I was wondering how seasoned copper collectors view slabbed coins in light of the more strict EAC grading standards. Do they avoid slabs? I would imagine that purchasing a slab coin and cracking it out would rarely work out due the price associated with the looser grade. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated!

Forum: Main Coin Forum

Coin Collecting Strategy

Bust10cent

New Member

United States

4 Posts

Posted 09/25/2021 9:18 pm

I have learned over the years is to be opportunistic. If you are working on a single collection and are being selective (which you should be), you may not make a purchase at a show at all. If working multiple collections then you can switch gears and may find something suitable for that collection. This weekend I went to the VNA show in Fredericksburg Va looking for Buffalo nickels but came home with 3 nice Civil war tokens.

Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

1814 Large Cent With Envelope (Ex. C. B. Wolfe)

Bust10cent

New Member

United States

4 Posts

Posted 09/25/2021 8:47 pm

Nice find. You have to wonder what collections that coin was a part of prior to Mr Wolfe acquiring it. It so cool seeing the envelope from the old school collecting method. Nice collector grade with a nice planchet. F12 is extremely conservative.

Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins

New Member Ed From Frederick MD

Bust10cent

New Member

United States

4 Posts

Posted 09/25/2021 8:32 pm

Hello everyone - Glad to be here and looking forward to learning and sharing.

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