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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, the WSJ on the price of gold. Also, 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin sales figures and shipping dates, coin book review, coin market observations, CAC stickered coins, PCGS’s First Day of Issue designation, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The Wall Street Journal runs a story on gold and the shifting nature of the sources of demand for the metal.
Susan Headley over at About.com: Coins has a data on the first four and a half days of 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle sales.
Mint News Blog reports some of the expected shipping dates for collectors who ordered the 2009 UHR Double Eagle on the first day of sales.
Coin Blogger provides a coin book review of Grading Coins by Photographs by Q. David Bowers.
Some interesting perspectives on coin market reactions to the increased interest in gold, silver, and platinum. Price increases for American Eagles seem to be accompanied by price declines in “the highly speculative issues of the last few years.”
Are CAC stickered coins gaining market momentum?
Dave Harper highlights the recent sales surges for the different ordering options for 2008-W Proof Gold Eagle coins.
You may have heard of PCGS’s controversial First Strikes designation. They also have a First Day of Issue designation, which is also pretty misleading.
And now for some notable auctions. Lincoln Cents are seeing an increase in popularity as the release of the 2009 coins approaches. Here’s a complete 1909 -1995 Lincoln Cent Collection with all the key dates.
Can’t wait for the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative? Here’s the 1918 Illinois Centennial Commemorative, which prominently features Abraham Lincoln.
And last, the 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set with all four coins graded PCGS MS70.
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Thank you very much for linking to my article. I hope everyone likes my review of Grading Coins by Photographs.
I ordered the $20 double eagle gold coin 22jan09 about 3hours into the process and still have not received it. I am a collector of about 43 years and have never seen the way the mint is operating. If I was able to complete a survey about the mint they currently would fail all aspects of customer service. What really bewilders me is why do they continue to offer products that they are not ready for and apparently sometimes don’t even have the supplies (blanks,etc.) or the coin production started. I am also really disappointed that their word doesn’t mean anything anymore. Just look at shipping dates they list…hahaha
I have a 3 year old son I am trying to teach about coins but I am starting to get frustrated enough to find another hobby than to put my son thru this unnecessary stress. Coin collecting is suppose to be fun not frustrating!
Terry