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Numismatics has always been a hobby of knowledge and never has it been more vital or more available. We live in interesting times.


Well said sir. Just today I was looking @ a 1984 silver Olympics commemorative piece priced $30. The dealer said, "For you...$20." The coin was not in OGP & a quick check of recent ebay sales confirmed the price of about $20 (after shipping) in OGP or anywhere from $12-$15 raw.

The coin was beautiful, but I took a pass because the price didn't follow current market trends & I was not prepared to pay a premium for a raw example when equal or better options are widely available. Knowledge is power &...
"Knowing is half the battle." ~G.I. Joe
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"I like it" is a perfectly good reason to spend too much on a coin
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