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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. -
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. -
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-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. -
Scoring big in online auctions — maybe
If you develop numismatic skills, you'll know how much to reasonably risk bidding on an uncertified coin that, when certified gem, is hard to find and pricey. -
1890-CC Morgan, Tailbar $1 usually an online bargain
Internet bidding may seem all new, but the age-old maxim “knowledge is power” still rules, if you know and can spot unlabeled varieties that demand premiums.