There's only one coin dealer within a few miles from me and the guy is a real asshole. He'll charge you $25 for him to give you advise! The next nearest coin dealer is almost 3 hours away. So my collection has been coming from online from the major known dealers, what sucks about that is they're always more expensive and also shipping fees. It's a little discouraging sometimes.
Hey I am new to this but already enjoying it! One question, is it better to buy directly from the mint or buy perfect 70 certified coins from a dealer?
Can someone tell me if it's possible to purchase American platinum eagle coins from the mint at face value ($100) or is there no way around spending 1,500 bucks for one?
@TobinStrike Wow, if you can buy American platinum eagle coins from the US Mint for 100, back up the truck and buy every one you can (if there's any left after I stock up on them, that is) As of Aug. 23, the Mint website lists the price at 2092.00 !
when i was a newbie i bought alot of coins from a company called numismatic bureau. most of the coins i got were in au 50 or better there grade. well i learn than they were a bunch of scammers. the last time i got a coin from them it was graded ms 70 which i could tell it was not once i got it. they slab there own coins. basement scammers.
northwest territory mint took about 3 months to send out the silver. Talked to several workers there and one was nice, but the others seemed to have serious personality problems. The silver bars look alright, but the stagecoach rounds look very crappy. Lots of machine marks, dull finish, defects and so on. The pan am rounds look rough as well. I would send the silver back for exchange, but i just about bet NWTM would not pay shipping. I think apmex is the way to go so far.
Mark, any advice on trustworthy, and responsible coin dealers in New York City? I am interested in getting involved in the hobby as a financially independent collector and thought some advice from professionals and hobbyists that are well established would be the best starting point. I have recently acquired a variety of early American $5 Half Eagles at a recent coin show in Philadelphia and am feeling optimistic about where these coins ($5 Half Eagles dated 1795 through 1838) might take me as
Mark, any advice on trustworthy, and responsible coin dealers in New York City? I am interested in getting involved in the hobby as a financially independent collector and thought some advice from professionals and hobbyists that are well established would be the best starting point. I have recently acquired a variety of early American $5 Half Eagles at a recent coin show in Philadelphia and am feeling optimistic about where these coins ($5 Half Eagles dated 1795 through 1838) might take me as
I have a question? If you exchange money for silver money and take the face value don't you realize a loss if so then would a Business realize a profit of a loss in face value.
I have a question? If you exchange money for silver money and take the face value don't you realize a loss if so then would a Business realize a profit of a loss in face value.
This is a reasonably good primer for a new coin collector. This video includes information on coin handling, historical facts and coin grading. Mark talks about three good coin grading services, PCGS, ICG, and NGC. We've also found that ANACS (formerly part of American Numismatics Association) to be quite good. His comment about "basement grading companies" are spot on.
This is a reasonably good primer for a new coin collector. This video includes coin handling, coin grading and some interersting historical facts. Mark talks about 3 good coin grading services. PCGS, ICG, NGC. We've also found that ANACS (formerly part of the American Numismatic Association) is also quite good. His comments about "basement grading company" scams are spot on.
@gold777silver well then obviously "accgs" sucks at grading. I'd rather go with the majority. Because anacs pcgs and apmex are at the top for a reason.
@David4everling Are you okay? gold777silver clearly noted that Coin World found that ACCGS clearly noted that some coins were cleaned, whereas PCGS and NGC didn't catch the cleaned ones. How that translates to ACCGS "obviously sucks" defies not only logic, but basic language. One doesn't have to think very deeply to know that exposure produces popularity. Since PCGS spends millions of dollars on advertising and ACCGS, owned by the Beverly Hills Coin Club, spends ZERO on self-promotion.
hey people /im a collector myself and im only 12 years old and Ive been collecting for 3 years now /come look at my videos of my coin collections and my paper money and stamps and comics come now and look at them .bye.
hey im 12 years old and i have been collecting coins paper money stamps comics for the last 2 years and i have a good amount of them come look at them now in my videos.you should like them
should you ever clean your coins in any type of soulution. i havent done this but im very new to this hobby and dont wanna screw up but i was at a hobby shop and saw a coin cleaning solution but i dont know if its a scam
Well I dont have any gold or silver coins but i have some coins that I appreciate a lot. They all are mexican coins from 1982 all the way to 1923. I have one from 1908 which was given to me by my grandfather who past away in 2009. Well, its not in good condition but it means a lot to me.
First and only rule to making money (easy resale..not waiting forever for a buyer for an overpriced coin) with coins.. BUY FOR THE METAL VALUE ONLY. Obviously, there will be a premium for the gold or silver in a coin form but the closer you can pay to spot, the better. The only thing rarer than a rare, expensive coin is a BUYER for one. Don't buy numismatic coins to make money. Buy them for their metal content. It will not only hedge against inflation, right now, your wealth will grow.
A prime choice for silver bullion coins with extra collector value! The Third Reich produced millions of 90% silver coins. Each Nazi 5 Reichsmark coin weighed 13.88 g and contained exactly 12.5 g of fine silver. Almost half an ounze of silver in each coin. These coins are still readily available today! And besides their inherant value as silver bullion, they are also genuine Third Reich collectables thus adding to their value!
The video's statement that the big 3 third party graders, PCGS, NGC and ANACS are trusted by "everyone" is patently false. A Coin World investigation in 2003 in which 11 coins were sent to them and PCI and ACCGS - in not one single case did any of the grading services agree with each other, and in some cases they were 7 points off. Look up PCGS on Wikipedia. I go to dozens of shows and see trash cans filled with broken slabs from all the grading companies, who are not infallible.
I wouldn't spend $30 to $40 (or more) to have a coin graded, not to mention the postage/insurance both ways. Most collectors and dealers know how to grade and thus millions of "raw" coins sell on eBay every year based only on posted pictures. But if you think slabbing is the only way to go, I would test it at one of the cheaper services first, such as PCI or ACCGS -the later charges only $9. If you go by the pictures on their Website and Coin World, they do just as good as the expensive guys.
Honestly, I've only just started but I never felt that I myself was not a good enough grader of quality for most coins if not all. Give me a good high resolution picture or a magnifying glass I am certain I can tell you the subtle differences. I'm glad you give the same advice I would! Never hurts to have a nicely packaged coin though from a professional. How does one become a professional with coins?
A Professional Numismatist earns the title just as in most other professions - Years of intensive experience, training, learning and focus. Although, even with that, graders may often disagree with each other, just as the most learned scholars often disagree with different interpretations of the Bible, Koran, Talmud, etc. There are subtle differences of die wear and striking strength to Uncirculated coins of the same design, & few experts can tell the difference between die wear & circulation.
I can see your knowledge expands way past coins. I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge myself. It has lead me to many strange pieces of information. I talk to my uncle about the fasci and olive branches used in a lot of currency and on federal buildings. Interesting that they use that symbolism would you agree?
PCI is no more unless you count DGS, which they are still pretty liberal with their grading compared to the top tier services. At lest from my grading tests they were 2 points off compared to NGC and PCGS which hit it within a point. ACCGS is just like DGS/PCI imo. You might as well send your coins to SEGS too if you want that kind of grading. However it will make it very hard to sell. Grading is subjective but I prefer a conservative grading rather than a liberal one.
@markapsolon Apparently you didn't read the Wikipedia article nor fully grasp what LiesandTruthDetector posted. - He clearly said ALL grading services were off. Also, the "big three" are being cleverly counterfeited because they realize that some collectors such as yourself seem to prioritize blind faith in them. Counterfeit coins are showing up in authentic holders - Nine of the same counterfeit 1796 Quarters, each with the exact same flaws, have shown up in PCGS, NGC and ANACS slabs.
@markapsolon I don't endorse any grading services, but I know bias when I see it, either that or it appears you didn't read the Coin World article either. Coin World clearly stated that ACCGS was more "conservative" - your primary criteria. ACCGS graded a coin as AU that PCGS graded as "MS 63". Further, ACCGS graded a coin as "cleaned" whereas NGC, ANACS & PCGS didn't, which the big 3 did the same thing with the Central American gold coins - all were heavily cleaned, but NOT noted on the slabs.
@markapsolon Coin World's investigation of 7 leading grading services was very extensive & contradicts your findings. In not one single case did the "big 3" agree with each other & in many cases, were as much as 7 points off. In most samples, Coin World found ACCGS was more conservative than PCGS & ACCGS correctly noted a few coins had been "cleaned" which were overlooked by PCGS & NGC. Not surprising, since PCGS graded many shipwreck gold coins without noting they had been in acid baths.
@LiesAndTruthDetector - No one is perfect but I don't trust them as I've seen them slab fakes as well as return coins that are different than the one sent.
Beverly Hills Coin Club members voted these websites as their "Favorite mail order coin dealers for both buying and selling". The qualifications were that the dealerships had to have been online for at least 10 years with no outstanding complaints from members.
*CoinHappy, West Hollywood
*Beverly Hills Numismatics - Beverly Hills
*CollectorsInternet, Hollywood
*JeffersonCoins, Pasadena
*Superior Coins, B.H. CA
*GFO Coins, B.H., CA
Most of these have mail order customers all over the U.S.
Hi Mark! Enjoyed the video, nice production quality - certainly a step above.
Good advice, presented in what I would say is a far manner. Some reputable ebayers exist (eg who get circulation rolls and then distribute them singly or in yearly sets) but overall I agree with you 100%
Looking forward to the other episodes I see (already posted) as I'm a Canadian interested in collecting American decimal ... so don't feel that too much content is ever enough!
I would love to hear why you left ANACS out and put ICG in third place I believe ICG is in that bad place i seen some pretty awful grades from them to me ANACS is way better can you explain why you left ANACS out thanks I would love to hear from you ...Tom
Nice to hear someone descreetly call out these criminal grading companies!! NGC PCGS and ANACS / ICG are the good guys! So many coin guys defend the bottom tier slabbers because they are benefitting from it. Best avoid these sellers altogether even if they have some NGC PCGS .coins. There are dozens of questionable grading serices to avoid. Easier to list the good guys. Avoid NNC SGS NTC USCG PCI now DOMINION HALLMARK. Some are worse than others. Most are grading thier own coins!
I'm starting a collection of 3 Cent Silver pieces from 1851-1862 (Including 1862 2 over 1 and Key Dates) for a Dansco Album. The album also has 20 Cent Pieces on the 2nd page, which I will collect later.
Ebay is safe for the seasoned collector because they know what to look for and what effects a coins value. A not so seasoned you may get tricked into buying a slabbed NTC that is rated a MS66 but is way off. My advice Ebay is good for small purchases and sometimes base value metal. If you want your dream coin find a more reputable offline outfit.
I disagree with keeping coins in a bank. Banks are NOT a safe place to keep anything at all, especially coins because coins are often made of silver (or gold) which can (and have been) confiscated by the government. Keep coins in your home.
The American dollar will go a lot lower in 2010. Plus, look for an attack on Iran. Iran just started doing oil transactions not using the American Dollar. Reminds me of when S. Hussein said that he would use another dollar to replace the American Dollar.
Ok this was a good video. Though this guy has misstated a few things. First the top 4 grading companies should be PCGS, NGC, ANACS, AND ICGS. Second, a mint state coins is not a coin that has never been touched. A mint state starts off has coins with ware, but can have blemishes, scratches, and bag marks. Third, eBay is ok to use, just watch out for ratings, if they guarantee returns, and never buy from China...
ANAC is an ok one too I just left it out. I would use PCGS and NGC more than any other. Still lots of bad stuff on ebay and unless you know the seller I would avoid it.
how did you put 2 vids in 1 like see ur one one side of the screen while the coins are on the other how did u do that could i do that in windows movie maker
yeah and the state quarters are worth 25 cents its all about what you feel like having. If I have a few grand for perfect 70s I would have a few but I don't so i get what i can afford and what i like.
I buy and sell on Ebay. I have never had a problem. You will find coins on Ebay you can't find at a dealer. You just need to see what's on there and look at hundreds of coins, and know what you want.
the questions to ask are >>> IS SouthernLibertyAmer COMPENSATED IN ANY WAY BY Monarch Precious Metals? Why are there no comments disagreeing with SouthernLibertyAmer? Could it be that SouthernLibertyAmer is a genius? Is SouthernLibertyAmer a paid shill? Is SouthernLibertyAmer unable to debate logically and censors open discussion?
The only problem with the video is it hits on to much stuff. I've seen mint state coins in the packaging with finger prints on the coins.
Knowledge is key. If you don't have an idea on grading you will get screwed. If your going to start off small & cheap you won't do to bad.
One thing you have to watch out on slabs is those top companies he mentioned had problems with stealing peoples coins. As well as grading it the way you want if you pay enough.
From my experiences the top companies are the most legit in the market and would never slab a coin with a paid for grade. True every once in a while I disagree with a slabbed grade but grading is subjective. If you do not like the coin do not buy it :)
Have you been watching the double tier gold market over the past few months. You are not even going to find a liberty double eagle in AU for under a grand. The NYC spot is not matching the real market both buying and selling. Makes you wonder if the NYC spot is being controlled by an external force.
In Florida Dealers pay a bit behind bid and those that want to buy usually want to pay at bid or ask. The thing is many are buying gold for bullion not for it's numismatic value.
Also see some fakes. For some reason people believe brass replicas are really gold. :(
Other then key dates, pre 1800's and platinum, not many coins are worth more then double eagles,Double eagles range from 1,000 for the worst grades to over million for the 1927d. I believe the highest selling double was a 1933 for 7.5 million.
But you know the reason that 33 went for that much money was because there are only like 3 in existence cause gold coins were outlawed & melted down. That coin was sneaked out of the country & when it came back to be auctioned the government took it. Ultimately they came to an agreement of splitting the money in the auction.
Just wanted to let you know that we are making a documentary on the UK's collections with Norwich Union and are looking for participants. Just click on my channel - Angela Rippon and Michael Vaughn are already involved and talking about their collections.
I know theres people on ebay that sell those fake encapsuled coins that are over graded. I feel sorry for the idiots that buy from them. But then again there's some good people out there that sell raw uncertified coins and are very honest with there grades and don't disappoint you.
Can you do a episode about a goloid metric dollar?
Oaklandraiders126 6 days ago
what about AACGS (american alliance coin grading service), or SGS (star grading service)?
coinbeginner1334 1 month ago
I like bidding on ebay
TR0PICALST0RM 4 months ago
Hey everyone check ebay in the next few days and look for bi-centinial mint coins and u will find an excellent find
xRedxComet 4 months ago
There's only one coin dealer within a few miles from me and the guy is a real asshole. He'll charge you $25 for him to give you advise! The next nearest coin dealer is almost 3 hours away. So my collection has been coming from online from the major known dealers, what sucks about that is they're always more expensive and also shipping fees. It's a little discouraging sometimes.
IronBuddha80 4 months ago
wat abt sgs ive never heard abt them before
ALPHATHEAWESOME 6 months ago
Hey I am new to this but already enjoying it! One question, is it better to buy directly from the mint or buy perfect 70 certified coins from a dealer?
15dragons 6 months ago
Can someone tell me if it's possible to purchase American platinum eagle coins from the mint at face value ($100) or is there no way around spending 1,500 bucks for one?
TobinStrike 7 months ago
@TobinStrike Wow, if you can buy American platinum eagle coins from the US Mint for 100, back up the truck and buy every one you can (if there's any left after I stock up on them, that is) As of Aug. 23, the Mint website lists the price at 2092.00 !
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Is coinland.com a trusted site to order coins?
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games676 8 months ago
wow it only seems like yesterday when I first say this, but in reality it was years back
leokimvideo 9 months ago
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iamevilhomer1 9 months ago
when i was a newbie i bought alot of coins from a company called numismatic bureau. most of the coins i got were in au 50 or better there grade. well i learn than they were a bunch of scammers. the last time i got a coin from them it was graded ms 70 which i could tell it was not once i got it. they slab there own coins. basement scammers.
jonathan19791000 9 months ago
I have a pcgs 50 dollar gold eagle coin, it's pretty cool coin.
Robtamm 10 months ago
can you keep them in a book
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northwest territory mint took about 3 months to send out the silver. Talked to several workers there and one was nice, but the others seemed to have serious personality problems. The silver bars look alright, but the stagecoach rounds look very crappy. Lots of machine marks, dull finish, defects and so on. The pan am rounds look rough as well. I would send the silver back for exchange, but i just about bet NWTM would not pay shipping. I think apmex is the way to go so far.
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Mark, any advice on trustworthy, and responsible coin dealers in New York City? I am interested in getting involved in the hobby as a financially independent collector and thought some advice from professionals and hobbyists that are well established would be the best starting point. I have recently acquired a variety of early American $5 Half Eagles at a recent coin show in Philadelphia and am feeling optimistic about where these coins ($5 Half Eagles dated 1795 through 1838) might take me as
moishe5740 1 year ago
Mark, any advice on trustworthy, and responsible coin dealers in New York City? I am interested in getting involved in the hobby as a financially independent collector and thought some advice from professionals and hobbyists that are well established would be the best starting point. I have recently acquired a variety of early American $5 Half Eagles at a recent coin show in Philadelphia and am feeling optimistic about where these coins ($5 Half Eagles dated 1795 through 1838) might take me as
moishe5740 1 year ago
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I have a question? If you exchange money for silver money and take the face value don't you realize a loss if so then would a Business realize a profit of a loss in face value.
MrJacobTiffin 1 year ago
I have a question? If you exchange money for silver money and take the face value don't you realize a loss if so then would a Business realize a profit of a loss in face value.
MrJacobTiffin 1 year ago
This is a reasonably good primer for a new coin collector. This video includes information on coin handling, historical facts and coin grading. Mark talks about three good coin grading services, PCGS, ICG, and NGC. We've also found that ANACS (formerly part of American Numismatics Association) to be quite good. His comment about "basement grading companies" are spot on.
USACOINScom 1 year ago
This is a reasonably good primer for a new coin collector. This video includes coin handling, coin grading and some interersting historical facts. Mark talks about 3 good coin grading services. PCGS, ICG, NGC. We've also found that ANACS (formerly part of the American Numismatic Association) is also quite good. His comments about "basement grading company" scams are spot on.
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magicwestie 1 year ago
Awesome new series. I didn't really take the time to watch these when they first came out but I'm going to catch up on them now.
SonicOrbStudios 1 year ago
@gold777silver well then obviously "accgs" sucks at grading. I'd rather go with the majority. Because anacs pcgs and apmex are at the top for a reason.
David4everling 1 year ago
@David4everling Are you okay? gold777silver clearly noted that Coin World found that ACCGS clearly noted that some coins were cleaned, whereas PCGS and NGC didn't catch the cleaned ones. How that translates to ACCGS "obviously sucks" defies not only logic, but basic language. One doesn't have to think very deeply to know that exposure produces popularity. Since PCGS spends millions of dollars on advertising and ACCGS, owned by the Beverly Hills Coin Club, spends ZERO on self-promotion.
DixieDan3 1 year ago
hey people /im a collector myself and im only 12 years old and Ive been collecting for 3 years now /come look at my videos of my coin collections and my paper money and stamps and comics come now and look at them .bye.
JOHNSderry 1 year ago
hey im 12 years old and i have been collecting coins paper money stamps comics for the last 2 years and i have a good amount of them come look at them now in my videos.you should like them
JOHNSderry 1 year ago
PCGS: I use for silver coins.(Morgan,Peace etc.)
NGC: I Use For Gold Coins. (Any Gold Coins I Have)
Anacs: I use For World Coins.(Polish Coins, Russian Coins etc.)
ICCS: I use For Canadian Coins.
CCCS: Mint Errors
iHubble 1 year ago
should you ever clean your coins in any type of soulution. i havent done this but im very new to this hobby and dont wanna screw up but i was at a hobby shop and saw a coin cleaning solution but i dont know if its a scam
andrew0901280 1 year ago
sgs (star gradeing survace) is a waste it doesent grade anything under a 60 just for the people tat dident know!
010countryboy010 1 year ago
Would he just get on with it instead of endless pointless waffling on.
7jem331 1 year ago
VERY INFORMATIVE!!!!!!!!!
kmcfadd12 1 year ago
want to give me some of your coins? lol im the low collector that collects change coins
3gsiphone32gb 1 year ago
Well I dont have any gold or silver coins but i have some coins that I appreciate a lot. They all are mexican coins from 1982 all the way to 1923. I have one from 1908 which was given to me by my grandfather who past away in 2009. Well, its not in good condition but it means a lot to me.
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cool the first ep. of Spare Change keep doing what your doing =)
filesforschool 1 year ago
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kenrocks2 1 year ago
nice vid
zakontipac 1 year ago
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JannyPoohXx3 1 year ago
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batbreaker1 1 year ago
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MyVideosOnYT1 1 year ago
great video
sw640 1 year ago
First and only rule to making money (easy resale..not waiting forever for a buyer for an overpriced coin) with coins.. BUY FOR THE METAL VALUE ONLY. Obviously, there will be a premium for the gold or silver in a coin form but the closer you can pay to spot, the better. The only thing rarer than a rare, expensive coin is a BUYER for one. Don't buy numismatic coins to make money. Buy them for their metal content. It will not only hedge against inflation, right now, your wealth will grow.
ToyMaster83 1 year ago
A prime choice for silver bullion coins with extra collector value! The Third Reich produced millions of 90% silver coins. Each Nazi 5 Reichsmark coin weighed 13.88 g and contained exactly 12.5 g of fine silver. Almost half an ounze of silver in each coin. These coins are still readily available today! And besides their inherant value as silver bullion, they are also genuine Third Reich collectables thus adding to their value!
Heidelager 1 year ago
o.k. i just found your video on peace dollars...thanx....
shnozzel12 1 year ago
i bought some coins from timothy giethner..i got jacked...what do you think about peace dollars as compared to the morgans..
shnozzel12 1 year ago
wow u like coins lol great videos
Mrcrazycoasterfan 1 year ago
What company do you personally use?
Laurels432 1 year ago
looks sweet
OriensCrew 2 years ago
what about ANCAS?
littlebear852006 2 years ago
its good too
markapsolon 2 years ago
@markapsolon hi is it wise to buy set such as those your holding , 1:15 . they are not graded .
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beccaluvsu10219 2 years ago 2
gr8 vid ... ur passion for coin collecting and numismatics shows thru ...
fxjason13 2 years ago
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hiws1 2 years ago
hmm...interesting hobby!
anacondacartoy 2 years ago
you have a lot of passion for coin collecting. your videos keep me interested in the hobby!!
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dwarfmenproductions 2 years ago
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lucus2parody 2 years ago
Strange, im not really a fan of spare change
CrazyMoleMan 2 years ago
episode 1 wow lol
reezertuck 2 years ago
Mark, your video is awesome! How can I reach you with certain questions?
rebtylite 2 years ago
Great info.
atwlakers 2 years ago
Cool!
akosluk 2 years ago
Thanks for this video, it'll help me with my coin collecting.
Good job with the show! :D
syst3m08 2 years ago
A GOOD JOB THANKS
bob94255 2 years ago
5 stars
coinman1361 2 years ago
thanks for the help.
coinman1361 2 years ago
The video's statement that the big 3 third party graders, PCGS, NGC and ANACS are trusted by "everyone" is patently false. A Coin World investigation in 2003 in which 11 coins were sent to them and PCI and ACCGS - in not one single case did any of the grading services agree with each other, and in some cases they were 7 points off. Look up PCGS on Wikipedia. I go to dozens of shows and see trash cans filled with broken slabs from all the grading companies, who are not infallible.
LiesAndTruthDetector 2 years ago 8
what would be your coarse of action in having a coin graded?
Poonard 2 years ago
I wouldn't spend $30 to $40 (or more) to have a coin graded, not to mention the postage/insurance both ways. Most collectors and dealers know how to grade and thus millions of "raw" coins sell on eBay every year based only on posted pictures. But if you think slabbing is the only way to go, I would test it at one of the cheaper services first, such as PCI or ACCGS -the later charges only $9. If you go by the pictures on their Website and Coin World, they do just as good as the expensive guys.
LiesAndTruthDetector 2 years ago
Honestly, I've only just started but I never felt that I myself was not a good enough grader of quality for most coins if not all. Give me a good high resolution picture or a magnifying glass I am certain I can tell you the subtle differences. I'm glad you give the same advice I would! Never hurts to have a nicely packaged coin though from a professional. How does one become a professional with coins?
Poonard 2 years ago
A Professional Numismatist earns the title just as in most other professions - Years of intensive experience, training, learning and focus. Although, even with that, graders may often disagree with each other, just as the most learned scholars often disagree with different interpretations of the Bible, Koran, Talmud, etc. There are subtle differences of die wear and striking strength to Uncirculated coins of the same design, & few experts can tell the difference between die wear & circulation.
LiesAndTruthDetector 2 years ago
I can see your knowledge expands way past coins. I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge myself. It has lead me to many strange pieces of information. I talk to my uncle about the fasci and olive branches used in a lot of currency and on federal buildings. Interesting that they use that symbolism would you agree?
Poonard 2 years ago
PCI is no more unless you count DGS, which they are still pretty liberal with their grading compared to the top tier services. At lest from my grading tests they were 2 points off compared to NGC and PCGS which hit it within a point. ACCGS is just like DGS/PCI imo. You might as well send your coins to SEGS too if you want that kind of grading. However it will make it very hard to sell. Grading is subjective but I prefer a conservative grading rather than a liberal one.
markapsolon 2 years ago
@markapsolon Apparently you didn't read the Wikipedia article nor fully grasp what LiesandTruthDetector posted. - He clearly said ALL grading services were off. Also, the "big three" are being cleverly counterfeited because they realize that some collectors such as yourself seem to prioritize blind faith in them. Counterfeit coins are showing up in authentic holders - Nine of the same counterfeit 1796 Quarters, each with the exact same flaws, have shown up in PCGS, NGC and ANACS slabs.
Gold777Silver 1 year ago 4
@Gold777Silver wikipedia is not a really good website to get information from. they've been known to lie.
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Gold777Silver 1 year ago
@markapsolon I don't endorse any grading services, but I know bias when I see it, either that or it appears you didn't read the Coin World article either. Coin World clearly stated that ACCGS was more "conservative" - your primary criteria. ACCGS graded a coin as AU that PCGS graded as "MS 63". Further, ACCGS graded a coin as "cleaned" whereas NGC, ANACS & PCGS didn't, which the big 3 did the same thing with the Central American gold coins - all were heavily cleaned, but NOT noted on the slabs.
Gold777Silver 1 year ago 2
@markapsolon Coin World's investigation of 7 leading grading services was very extensive & contradicts your findings. In not one single case did the "big 3" agree with each other & in many cases, were as much as 7 points off. In most samples, Coin World found ACCGS was more conservative than PCGS & ACCGS correctly noted a few coins had been "cleaned" which were overlooked by PCGS & NGC. Not surprising, since PCGS graded many shipwreck gold coins without noting they had been in acid baths.
Gold777Silver 1 year ago 2
@LiesAndTruthDetector - No one is perfect but I don't trust them as I've seen them slab fakes as well as return coins that are different than the one sent.
SicaGR 1 year ago
@LiesAndTruthDetector - It's not surprising that with this video's sweeping generalizations, that it's gotten 15 thumbs down already.
Gold777Silver 1 year ago 4
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pamReagan 2 years ago
Hi Mark! Enjoyed the video, nice production quality - certainly a step above.
Good advice, presented in what I would say is a far manner. Some reputable ebayers exist (eg who get circulation rolls and then distribute them singly or in yearly sets) but overall I agree with you 100%
Looking forward to the other episodes I see (already posted) as I'm a Canadian interested in collecting American decimal ... so don't feel that too much content is ever enough!
SteveO812 2 years ago
why would were gloves to handle slabs?
thecoingenius 2 years ago
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MajorTriadz 2 years ago
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MajorTriadz 2 years ago
do you use the cottun gloves on the slabbed coins too!?!?!?
spiff2003 2 years ago
nope. no need to because they are encased
markapsolon 2 years ago
Where do you purchase the white cotton gloves?
tesskansas 2 years ago
What is wrong with raw coins? AU vs BU with premium.?
tesskansas 2 years ago
I'd put ANACS in there as a top three grading service instead of ICG. So the certified coins should either come from PCGS, NGC or ANACS.
pegrathwol 2 years ago
since ICG and ANACS are/were pretty much the same graders both are good
markapsolon 2 years ago
waahhhhh
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leeandjaydenshow 2 years ago
Hey, mark can you send me info on list of bad companys. Thank you
turfboy 2 years ago
i was worried for a minute that my slabed coin isnt from a good company. I checked and its NGC *sighs in relief* : )
mattador2792 2 years ago
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tatiana6634 2 years ago
random
tvfootlint 2 years ago
Anyone else smell hemp?
willbond 2 years ago
It looks a lot different from the last one . Still great!
AugyAtarashii 2 years ago
Nice video, I'd love to trade all my darn baseball cards for just a few ounces of silver!
bestsilverinvestment 2 years ago
I can't wait for the next contest... 40,000 subs :)
kaerfirarref 2 years ago
I would love to hear why you left ANACS out and put ICG in third place I believe ICG is in that bad place i seen some pretty awful grades from them to me ANACS is way better can you explain why you left ANACS out thanks I would love to hear from you ...Tom
tellis006 2 years ago
this video was god but it lost my interest fast
TryingUnique 2 years ago
Nice to hear someone descreetly call out these criminal grading companies!! NGC PCGS and ANACS / ICG are the good guys! So many coin guys defend the bottom tier slabbers because they are benefitting from it. Best avoid these sellers altogether even if they have some NGC PCGS .coins. There are dozens of questionable grading serices to avoid. Easier to list the good guys. Avoid NNC SGS NTC USCG PCI now DOMINION HALLMARK. Some are worse than others. Most are grading thier own coins!
jrpaint62 2 years ago
PCGS NGC and ANACS/IGC only. However,there are MANY counterfeit holders on eBay. EBay WAS great. TOO risky now. Eventually you will get burned!
jrpaint62 2 years ago
Georgia Peach is apparently the most valuable of the State Quarters.
doc77777777 2 years ago
I'm starting a collection of 3 Cent Silver pieces from 1851-1862 (Including 1862 2 over 1 and Key Dates) for a Dansco Album. The album also has 20 Cent Pieces on the 2nd page, which I will collect later.
Talic3Numismatist 2 years ago
Ebay is safe for the seasoned collector because they know what to look for and what effects a coins value. A not so seasoned you may get tricked into buying a slabbed NTC that is rated a MS66 but is way off. My advice Ebay is good for small purchases and sometimes base value metal. If you want your dream coin find a more reputable offline outfit.
crty81 2 years ago
yay new zeland!
allyourevilbase 2 years ago
I disagree with keeping coins in a bank. Banks are NOT a safe place to keep anything at all, especially coins because coins are often made of silver (or gold) which can (and have been) confiscated by the government. Keep coins in your home.
drutter 2 years ago
Nice little film. I'd like to see the one on the Peace dollar when you put it out.
zoyclem 2 years ago
i got a silver coin dats worth a ton ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
MrCoincollector 2 years ago
do you have any advice on collecting coins
MrCoincollector 2 years ago
Folks you know about the NZD on the stock exchange.Pick up a new York times sometime
The NZD New Zealand dollar is now at 63 cents
The NZD has been raising for the last 8 months
NZ former Chancellor Helen Calrk is now in the U.N.
NZ new Chancellor John Keys has been on top of his game.
And Iam pretty sure NZ will not be wasting any money in a stupid war
Also if the shit hits the fan in American you may want to visit NZ
eddiedaskull 2 years ago
Fine, I am moving. Clean up your doghouse. Sorry Rover, inside the house for you. lol
popcur 2 years ago
Now the NZD is at 72 cent however last month it was up to 78 cents on the USD
The austrialian dollar is at 80 cents
eddiedaskull 2 years ago
The American dollar will go a lot lower in 2010. Plus, look for an attack on Iran. Iran just started doing oil transactions not using the American Dollar. Reminds me of when S. Hussein said that he would use another dollar to replace the American Dollar.
popcur 2 years ago
Nice thanks for the info
Today I heard on the new in NZ that there is talks about the NZ dollar maybe merging with the Austrialian dollar.
Many people in NZ worry about the High dollar here because it would hurt the farmers exporting
on a different note meny Americans are buying kiwi gold coins and keeping them here as a safe heaven against the economic crisis.
Here in NZ they say the economic crisis is over
If the shit hits the the hippo's fluttering tail NZ is a very nice place
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jeraldmcginnis 2 years ago
I love collecting coins.
kaerfirarref 2 years ago
me too, what a surprise
serbakovmarci 2 years ago
Ok this was a good video. Though this guy has misstated a few things. First the top 4 grading companies should be PCGS, NGC, ANACS, AND ICGS. Second, a mint state coins is not a coin that has never been touched. A mint state starts off has coins with ware, but can have blemishes, scratches, and bag marks. Third, eBay is ok to use, just watch out for ratings, if they guarantee returns, and never buy from China...
bravesfandevotee23 2 years ago
Sorry for the typo, a mint state coin starts off with coins with now ware.
bravesfandevotee23 2 years ago
ANAC is an ok one too I just left it out. I would use PCGS and NGC more than any other. Still lots of bad stuff on ebay and unless you know the seller I would avoid it.
markapsolon 2 years ago
how did you put 2 vids in 1 like see ur one one side of the screen while the coins are on the other how did u do that could i do that in windows movie maker
residentevilpage13 2 years ago
if you put your coins in a regular postal envelope are you damaging them??
HINDUcoin978 2 years ago
over time it may tone them a little bit
markapsolon 2 years ago
Tools you may need in coin Numismatist click my pennyondime95. thanks
pennyondime95 2 years ago
10,000 views? How much silver bulion will that buy you from your revenue sharing?
EyedHitIt 2 years ago
I got some of the pres dollars from apmex that are BU and jsut in flips. They look good to me.
SPCkeith 2 years ago
Yes, they are worth $1 each.
EyedHitIt 2 years ago
yeah and the state quarters are worth 25 cents its all about what you feel like having. If I have a few grand for perfect 70s I would have a few but I don't so i get what i can afford and what i like.
SPCkeith 2 years ago
i find rare coins but in bad shape
random0vids 2 years ago
Thanks for your educational and fun videos!
gruppenfuhrer0 2 years ago
I buy and sell on Ebay. I have never had a problem. You will find coins on Ebay you can't find at a dealer. You just need to see what's on there and look at hundreds of coins, and know what you want.
truthsabre7 2 years ago
what about ANACS is that a good grading company?
77sporty 2 years ago
Ranked third, it is a 2nd tier company. It is okay.
EyedHitIt 2 years ago
So, why should I avoid Ebay?
gruppenfuhrer0 2 years ago
not much of a coin collecter but watever
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flatulencer 2 years ago
Awesome video! I love those proof sets!
thecoincollective 2 years ago
Pure genius-great production.
beintheknow 2 years ago
I have some old coins I want to preserve. Thanks for the help
ZuluTigerProductions 2 years ago
Collecting Coins from different countries is my Favorite Hobby {:
lemons32497 2 years ago
was santa claus his ebay name? hahaha
zeropointprophet 2 years ago
where do you get the cases for the coins?
Plagueborne 2 years ago
Depending on what you want you can get them from your local coin shop or order them online. There are a variety of holders out there.
Not to mention Albums. I recommend Dansco albums over whittman folders although the folders are cheap.
SicaGR 2 years ago
Where is Episode 4? I like this series, Talk about why there were only 24 1894-S dimes, the 1913 liberty head, and Commemoratives.
jessiesherman 2 years ago
What person is on ebay selling cheap coins, not as in cheap prices but cheap coins?
4guiseppi 2 years ago
Trick question. Cheap to one is expensive to others. Most coins on Ebay can go from $5 on up. So you need to narrow down what you want.
SicaGR 2 years ago
ool more quarters!
Did you hear abo0ut the new pennies?
Abes life on 4 coins!
;D
Helives!
helivestubes 2 years ago
The only problem with the video is it hits on to much stuff. I've seen mint state coins in the packaging with finger prints on the coins.
Knowledge is key. If you don't have an idea on grading you will get screwed. If your going to start off small & cheap you won't do to bad.
One thing you have to watch out on slabs is those top companies he mentioned had problems with stealing peoples coins. As well as grading it the way you want if you pay enough.
SicaGR 2 years ago
From my experiences the top companies are the most legit in the market and would never slab a coin with a paid for grade. True every once in a while I disagree with a slabbed grade but grading is subjective. If you do not like the coin do not buy it :)
markapsolon 2 years ago
That is true grading is subjective. Accugrade was one that use to do that if you paid them enough that MS65 could become a 70.
Granted one can always argue about the grade but sometimes it's just better to argue about the price.
SicaGR 2 years ago
Someone has some money, $20 gold is way up there.
RLTromble 3 years ago
Depends on what you got some of them based on condition may be worth gold.
SicaGR 2 years ago
Have you been watching the double tier gold market over the past few months. You are not even going to find a liberty double eagle in AU for under a grand. The NYC spot is not matching the real market both buying and selling. Makes you wonder if the NYC spot is being controlled by an external force.
markapsolon 2 years ago
In Florida Dealers pay a bit behind bid and those that want to buy usually want to pay at bid or ask. The thing is many are buying gold for bullion not for it's numismatic value.
Also see some fakes. For some reason people believe brass replicas are really gold. :(
SicaGR 2 years ago
Other then key dates, pre 1800's and platinum, not many coins are worth more then double eagles,Double eagles range from 1,000 for the worst grades to over million for the 1927d. I believe the highest selling double was a 1933 for 7.5 million.
RLTromble 2 years ago
But you know the reason that 33 went for that much money was because there are only like 3 in existence cause gold coins were outlawed & melted down. That coin was sneaked out of the country & when it came back to be auctioned the government took it. Ultimately they came to an agreement of splitting the money in the auction.
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QuirkyCollections 3 years ago
thanks
spike18801 3 years ago
I know theres people on ebay that sell those fake encapsuled coins that are over graded. I feel sorry for the idiots that buy from them. But then again there's some good people out there that sell raw uncertified coins and are very honest with there grades and don't disappoint you.
potboy321 3 years ago
most of them aren't idiots tho. The chinese are making really good looking fakes now a days and they're really bad for average collectors and below
YoMomma21212 3 years ago
Your right! We've seen some fakes that were so good that even the gradding companies slabbed them as real.
Also they are making fake coins with fake grading companies slabbs such as NGC & SEGS
SicaGR 2 years ago