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Mail Bag – What is Your Favorite Coin Auction Site

January 26, 2023 by Clinton

While coin auction sites and coin auctions can polarize the numismatic community, they have an important role in collecting. More often than not, many look at these sites only for the ultra-wealthy collectors to add ultra-rare coins to their collections. But that is not always the case, and great deals can be found on coins. The question becomes, which one is best? That was exactly James’ question when they sent a message to the Mail …

Mail Bag – Package Tracking Apps

May 19, 2022 by Clinton

If you are like me, it seems every week I have a package containing coins being shipped to me or I’ve shipped out (usually for grading). Keep track of those packages is important so you can be sure to be home when they arrive if possible or know if they are stuck somewhere in the systems of the United States Postal Service, UPS, or FedEx. It would seem that Carlos is in need of such …

Mail Bag – Is The Mint Enrollment Program Worth It?

February 28, 2022 by Clinton

One of the latest emails to come into the Mail Bag has come from Andrew. He fellow Coloradan and is questioning if the Mint Enrollment Program that are offered on a wide range of numismatic products each year are worth it. The answer is mostly yes. Clinton, Greetings from (redacted), Colorado. I see that you highlight on products from the Mint when there is an enrollment program for it. I don’t really get the value …

Mail Bag – What is The Most Affordable Coins I Can Collect?

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is one that I suspect many new and young collectors have asked. What coins can I collect that are affordable? It is a question I suspect most of us have asked at one time or another but for young collectors, this become particularly important. That’s exactly the question that Abby has asked in their email to me last week. Hi, My name is Abby and I’m (age redacted as they are …

Mail Bag – I Need A Free Pricing Guide

September 3, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is a good one and I suspect that others are asking the same question. It comes in from Manny and they are asking about free coin guides to help find a value of a coin both in their collection as well as when they are at a coin show or shop. I’m looking for a pricing guide that I can use when I’m trying to value my coins and when I’m …