I hope you've been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

Rare South African coin sells for 450000 on bidorbuy - South ...

Rare South African coin sells for 450000 on bidorbuy. Wednesday, 28 July 2010. This weekend saw some exciting activity on the South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za: A 1902 South African ZAR Veldpond coin was sold on the site for R450,000. ... Hundreds of poor South African grandmothers made more money than they'd seen in their lives selling homemade scarves and hats to soccer fans who came unprepared for freezing conditions during the World Cup. ...

Are Gold And Silver Coins A Scam Or One Of The Best Home ...

Simply put, it is the collecting of rare or limited coins from all over the world, very much like an art collector or antique dealer. A coin collector or coin specialist is called a Numismatist (new MIZ ma tist) and the study of coins is Numismatology (new MIZ ma TOL ... They make their money by buying low and selling high. The average person does not track the varying worth nor does he understand if he got a deal. The need for immediate cash can outweigh better judgment. ...

The Market Today, The Market Twenty Years Ago | Stack's Rare Coins ...

No rare coin auctioneer has ever held a 75th anniversary sale before! B. Max Mehl in 1950 did hold a Golden Anniversary (50th) Sale, but that is about as close as anyone has ever come. Thinking of selling? The market is strong and ...

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If you've been keeping up with my blog posts lately you'll know I've come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I've got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em...

As Sentiment Sours amid Coin Complaints, Gold Prices May Suffer ...

A recent episode of ABC's Nightline, for example, profiles a 63-year-old investor who got only $2900 for coins he paid $5000 for just months prior to selling them. Authorities in Los Angeles say they have received over a hundred ...

Rare Coin Investing? | Early Retirement Calculator Information ...

However, this is rare – certainly not something you can count on for 12 years. The highest profit I have made on an uncertified coin is 5 times it's usmint issued value. However, this only happened once…I have lost money on selling ...

PNG Adopts Coin Doctoring Definition | Coin Update News

Founded in 1955, the Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the top rare coin and paper money dealers in the United States and other countries. PNG member-dealers must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics in the buying and selling of numismatic items. For additional information and the locations of PNG member-dealers, call (760) 728-1300 or visit online at www.PNGdealers.com. Rate This Post: 1 Star 2 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars ...

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