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by Windycity
Wed May 24, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: New Shipping Regulations Prevents Canadian Commerce
Replies: 21
Views: 297

Re: New Shipping Regulations Prevents Canadian Commerce

I'm guessing this has more to do with Canadian import regulations that eBay or USPS policy. eBay still allows international shipping to most countries.... but I am guessing Canada changed regulations which make if very difficult for eBay and the USPS.
by Windycity
Fri May 19, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1880-S Radial Die Break - New VAM?
Replies: 15
Views: 413

Re: 1880-S Radial Die Break - New VAM?

Thanks for help! Definitely a VAM 40A.
by Windycity
Thu May 18, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1880-S Radial Die Break - New VAM?
Replies: 15
Views: 413

1880-S Radial Die Break - New VAM?

Can't ID this one - new VAM?

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by Windycity
Tue May 02, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1878 7TF VAM 118 or something else?
Replies: 2
Views: 86

Re: 1878 7TF VAM 118 or something else?

Thanks! You are correct - VAM 117 (no broken O of GOD) - Appreciate the help!!
by Windycity
Tue May 02, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1878 7TF VAM 118 or something else?
Replies: 2
Views: 86

1878 7TF VAM 118 or something else?

First look at this coin suggests VAM118 but upon closer examination I am not certain. Note that this coin has a dramatically doubled 2nd right star, has reverse die lines and does not have the die marker expected in the Cap. What am I missing here? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2023...
by Windycity
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Original VW members
Replies: 23
Views: 539

Re: Original VW members

Wasn't a founder but I have been here almost from the beginning. Messydesk got me involved long time ago.
by Windycity
Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1878-CC VAM15? or Something different?
Replies: 5
Views: 431

Re: 1878-CC VAM15? or Something different?

Do all VAM15's have the die gouges in LIB?
by Windycity
Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1878-CC VAM15? or Something different?
Replies: 5
Views: 431

1878-CC VAM15? or Something different?

Here are images of what looks a bit like VAM 15 with line between lip and chin but also has significant die gouges at the LIB of LIBERTY. Note vertical die gouges immediate above I and diagonal die gouges from above left top of B through the L. I have included images of other die marker to help with...
by Windycity
Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Seated Obstruction Error
Replies: 91
Views: 2460

Re: Interesting Seated Obstruction Error

Fantastic error!!!! Congrats on grade and authentication!!
by Windycity
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help explaining metal flow on Cracked Planchet 1921 Peace Dollar
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Help explaining metal flow on Cracked Planchet 1921 Peace Dollar

Here are images of a 1921 Peace Dollar with a cracked planchet but I am trying to determine what the metal flow is at the top of the crack between the D and W of IN GOD WE. Almost looks like a die crack but that seems to be just too coincidental. Assume this metal flow appears on some cracked planc...
by Windycity
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Two R7 Peace Dollar VAMs!!
Replies: 2
Views: 552

Two R7 Peace Dollar VAMs!!

Both are high grade for known examples. $75 per coin plus $5 shipping. 1922-D VAM 1H - Nice AU coin - image of coin is on VAMWorld page. http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/December/1922d1h1.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/December/1922d1h2.jpg http://www.gran...
by Windycity
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: Three Rolls of Circulated Peace VAMs - Better dates and better VAMS
Replies: 0
Views: 565

Three Rolls of Circulated Peace VAMs - Better dates and better VAMS

Been saving for years - setting aside the better VAMs but it's time to clear everything out. I have three rolls of better Peace VAMS with many better date coins. Selling here only - $650 per roll plus shipping - total of $1970 for the lot. Can provide images if desired.
by Windycity
Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: OT 1920 S BUFFALO NICKEL NGCMS65
Replies: 9
Views: 830

Re: OT 1920 S BUFFALO NICKEL NGCMS65

Wow... wonderful Buffalos!!
by Windycity
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Common Die State for 1878 VAM 14.2?
Replies: 1
Views: 216

Common Die State for 1878 VAM 14.2?

Note this coin has radial reverse break on O of "OF" and has die gouges near Eagle's right wing. Common for VAM 14.2? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/November/1421.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/November/1422.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Des...
by Windycity
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: yet another PCGS "oops"
Replies: 8
Views: 795

Re: yet another PCGS "oops"

I too collect PCGS slab errors... here's my favorite.

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by Windycity
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Another "re-identified" VAM - 1921 VAM 3FS "Discovery" now listed as VAM3ED???
Replies: 5
Views: 468

Another "re-identified" VAM - 1921 VAM 3FS "Discovery" now listed as VAM3ED???

Here is another puzzle. I have the discovery piece (Discoverd in 2012) and the letter from LVA for VAM 3FS which no longer appears on VAMWorld but the exact coin is now listed as VAM 3ED (discoverd 2017). The 3ED page even uses my original photos!!! What happened? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/ima...
by Windycity
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece
Replies: 9
Views: 587

Re: Help "Re-Indentifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece

Here is an image of the lower part of the letter. Clearly my coin is very different from the current VAM 2EM listing.

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by Windycity
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece
Replies: 9
Views: 587

Help "Re-Identifying" 1922 VAM Discovery Piece

Here are images of a "discovery VAM" of my submitted to LVA in 2015. Now the VamWorld listing simply saw pitted reverse (which this coin is not) and no images. I don't think it was delisted but I can't find it otherwise. Any help appreciated. http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/Septe...
by Windycity
Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921-D VAM 1B1 EDS?
Replies: 3
Views: 364

1921-D VAM 1B1 EDS?

Would this qualify as the early die state for the VAM 1B1?? http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b11.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b12.jpg http://www.grandrapidscoins.com/images/Desktop/2022/August/1921d1b13.jpg http://www.grandrapid...