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August 20, 2008: Amazon-ification of eBay, Commemorative Coins
By admin | August 20, 2008
Welcome to Coin Update!
Thanks for visiting the site to catch an update of the latest coin collecting news from around the web! First, more on the paper vs. physical gold phenomenon. Also, changes for eBay’s Buy It Now auctions, PCGS First Strike Designation, Error Coins, the Perth Mint, Commemorative Coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Here’s a Market Update from Numismaster that centers on the physical vs. paper gold divergence and backed up with anecdotal evidence of strong physical demand.
EBay makes changes to Buy It Now listings, providing a flat rate listing fee and 30 day duration. BusinessWeek points to this as the further Amazon-ification of eBay.
PCGS does a 180 on their recent decision to limit First Strike designations to dealer submissions.
A handy guide to finding error coins in circulation from About.com:Coins.
A quick tour of the Perth Mint as it prepares to take on a new look.
Most coins from the US Commemorative Coin Program are issued to celebrate anniversaries. Instead, should they be issued to mark important achievements as they occur?
Following the substantial price decline in copper and nickel, the former legislation to produce steel cents and nickels seems to be dead in the water.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a pair of signed Buffalo Silver Dollar Commemoratives graded PCGS MS70 and PCGS PR70DCAM.
An incredible Saint! It’s a 1913-D Saint Gaudens $20 Gold NGC MS 66.
Last, a full set of All 50 State Quarters in perfect grade. All 50 are NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
See you all tomorrow!
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