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    Voices Feb 16, 2018, 11 AM

    Identify questionable practices in online auctions

    Online bidders should read service terms carefully (and often). Ignore sellers with questionable practices and patronize ones with decent practices.

  • legend-1922peace-lead
    Voices Feb 5, 2018, 10 AM

    1922 Peace dollar in MS-66 sells for almost $9K

    Most Peace dollars don't tone well, but of those that do, most are likely from 1922.

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    Voices Jan 25, 2018, 11 AM

    Photoshopping whizzed coins

    Poor numismatic photography or alteration of photos remains an online bidding risk.

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    Voices Jan 19, 2018, 10 AM

    Grading key to big online wins

    Even if you know how to grade, the best way to ascertain condition is to hold a coin, in person, by the rim, in good lighting. Bid wisely online.

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    Voices Jan 10, 2018, 11 AM

    The $50-bid rule

    While it is true that rules are meant for breaking, when you break a rule, you’re sometimes reminded why it was created it in the first place.

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    Voices Dec 21, 2017, 8 AM

    Another swapped-out Tidy House Peace dollar

    Peace dollars don't tone well. Tidy House Morgan dollars tone in spectacular colors. When you see a Peace dollar in an old Tidy House holder, be wary.

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    Voices Dec 8, 2017, 11 AM

    Slabbing and consigning Littleton sets

    An original toned Littleton set (make sure it's really original) can be found at a bargain online, professionally graded, and resold individually at a profit.

  • bidding
    Voices Nov 30, 2017, 11 AM

    Ignoring some online auctions

    Some auctions deserve to be ignored. Check out four important points Michael Bugeja looks for before doing business with an online auctioneer.

  • nodime
    Voices Nov 13, 2017, 10 AM

    Risky online buys: boxed Proof sets

    Original 1950 to 1955 Proof sets, packaged in cellophane and boxes, often sport vivid toning. Beware of tampering.

  • swapped-lead
    Voices Oct 27, 2017, 12 PM

    Swapped-out coins in Littleton sets

    Privately packaged sets can develop pretty toning in time. Bidders need to know what to look for, as nothing keeps a seller from swapping out those coins.

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