VAMWorld 2.0

John, I sincerely appreciate all of the numismatic information you have shared with us and admire your dedication to our study. And in times of elevated stress, it is important that you pick the path that suits your needs. There is no doubt that you will prosper in all of your future endeavors. Than...

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The wing/neck gap was a grease strike thru.
I'm putting together a series that show the progression.

It is worth noting that there is a difference between die breaks and die cracks.

I think we can hunt this possum down. Your large full coin shots aren't quite clear enough to convey all of the information needed to make an absolute determination. Though your detail pics are very good. (At this point it might worth confessing that I select my auction house on the basis of the qua...

"You will need guns bullets and beans .. Some barrels of cash plus gold and silver."

A small portion of one auction. They're all full. The beans don't photograph as well.

I don't think that a discussion of silver prices is unconnected to the price of silver dollars and the price of silver dollars affects the value of VAMs. Further, if something affects the prices of VAMs, it is worthy of discussion. Though I have no claim to expertise, I would be remiss if I did not ...

I see some things that were from the die and some post minting damage.
A good start might be to identify the VAM and compare yours to other examples.

Scott, I appreciate your insights, maybe because they reinforce my beliefs. There are reasons why metals, and especially silver, should be bringing much more, and as an investor and not a short term speculator, I can use the artificially depressed market to continue stacking. Even when I had a ridic...

Thanks all.

What is the status of submissions for coins to be considered as a new discovery?
Both peace and Morgan.

Congratulations.
While an unlikely event, it supports the belief that having many irons in the fire increases the possibility of a successful score.
(I have a watch list for many gun parts. Does anyone have a trigger for a Dolne Apache?)
Thanks for sharing.

As just a small fry, I see the current prices of silver a buying opportunity.
And as your friend, I would caution you to refrain from criticizing Central Banks.
Speaking from personal experience.

I think there has been a misunderstanding about the USPS.
Now that they have been tasked with monitoring your social media posts, delivering the mail may take a back seat.

I got this one a few years ago and paid melt price.

I made a purchase for my die set that was generally unnoteworthy. But I wish to inform others that there was a conflict in payment involving a promised voucher from 6 months ago.. It was resolved in a few hours by competent and dedicated employees. Including the one that made the promise. Less conce...

I find it very reassuring that I agree with every word you wrote.
Perception of global economics is not a function of one's economic position.
One day I'll cash in, but til then I keep stacking.

morganman, I always appreciate your input.
I may not be able to do things in a big way, but I hope to learn now, so that I'll be prepared when the time comes.
thanks.

Great story with en element many of us can relate to.

In the course of my learning, I came to believe two things. Metals are a good investment, especially in this time of weak currency. And all markets are controlled by people with more money than I have. As a small peanut, I cannot afford to buy or sell on small market movements, so I just keep stacki...

That strikes me as a DFC (Damn Fine Coin,) Thanks for sharing.