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Despite the fear of tornadoes the Atlanta ANA was as busy as any show this year. The market does not see any trepidation at this point with buyers trying to pry coins away from sellers. The wholesale business is fast and furious and dealers are attempting to get in on the first look of any new...
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The Santa Clara Expo just ended and now most of the nation’s top dealers will be headed to Atlanta for the Mid Winter ANA. The action does not slow as the market remains very strong and buyers have to be aggressive if they want to capture their share of the trading. Dealers in Santa Clara...
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The FMV is jumping off the charts and the most aggressive buyers are acquiring the coins they need. At this point in time the coins most sought after continue to rise with every trade. There are so many competitive dealers and collectors seeking specific coins that it appears some FMVs still...
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Nearly every dealer at the Baltimore Coin & Currency Convention reported having a good show. This was an amazing event as dealers and collectors from all over the country participated in an ever-growing show. The increase in activity can be directly related to the fact that the market is...
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The coin market is headed to Baltimore this week for another major event. The Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday. Many dealers will start arriving on Tuesday to hit the local shops and trade with other dealers in town. This could be the largest...
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Even when there are two large coin shows on the same weekend, there is still enough business for most dealers to be satisfied. The Las Vegas Coin Show and the Palm Beach Show caused dealers to split their loyalties this past weekend but coins are trading so readily that there seems to be...
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Today’s coin market remains very strong overall even though many buyers are becoming more selective in the quality of coins they will purchase. However, this does not mean they are overly conscious of the grade. Buyers are looking for a special circumstance on each and every coin. They want a...
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The metals have rebounded lately and it can only help market psychology. While the coin market did not suffer noticeably when the metals tumbled the last couple of weeks, it is always beneficial when the metals head to higher ground. Although lower prices can slow sales for bullion related...
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This was probably the best retail Long Beach Expo we have seen in many years. The bourse room was crowded from the minute it opened to the public on Thursday morning and remained that way throughout most of Saturday until closing. One of the more interesting aspects of the market and its...
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Long Beach Week is here and so are hundreds of dealers from around the country. While Long Beach does not officially begin until Wednesday, there is still much to do. Dealers are scampering around Southern California visiting coins shops and attending the Pre-Long Beach...
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We are seeing so much activity that we wonder whether this market can be any more active. Our answer is a resounding “Yes!” As strong as some series are at this time, we feel that collectors are still being rather selective in their pursuit of coins. There are numerous series that have not had...
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The way the metals are acting you would think it is only a matter of time before they really take off. If history is any help at all, this looks like 1979-80 all over again; without the major downturn. Prices tend to run up to record highs and then fall back slightly to establish an overall...
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As Gold, Silver, and Platinum continue to move upward, FMV prices are trying to keep up. If you are confident that metals will continue to increase, this may be a good time to look for certain bargains in the market. As dealers concentrate on bullion-related coins, buy prices will tend to...
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There was no shortage of praise from the dealers and the collectors who just attended the FUN Convention in Orlando, Florida. The year is certainly beginning on a high note as activity was spread out among most all dealers. Nice coins and key dates brought higher prices and there were lots of...
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As the New Year begins, everybody is heading for the Florida FUN Convention. Expectations are quite high, which is not always a good thing. However, the market is as hot as it has ever been going into this first major event of the year. In addition to the FUN Show, there are several major...
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