I’ve watched collectors stumble into the same traps time and again—especially with special coins like the American Eagle 2025 Laser Engraved Silver Coin. Whether you’re just […]

Let’s be honest — I’ve botched a few coin deals myself. That’s why I get it: the 1873 Indian Head Cent seems simple at first glance, […]

I’ve watched collectors make these same mistakes for years. The difference between finding a $5,000 overdate and wasting hundreds on a fake often comes down to […]

The same mistakes keep happening — and I’ve watched them cost collectors thousands. Whether you’re evaluating a newly discovered 1804 Dollar or building a serious rare […]

I’ve been there. That rush when you spot something *off* on a coin—your heart skips. Is it a doubled die? A rare error? Or just a […]

I’ve been there. Staring at a stack of slabs, wondering: *Why does this feel so messy?* These seven mistakes kept coming up—the same traps new collectors […]

Let me tell you something I see all too often: perfectly smart collectors getting burned on dream coins they thought were undervalued. I’ve made some of […]

I’ve watched collectors make the same painful mistakes with “problem” coins in auction after auction. Even seasoned buyers get tripped up — especially when a coin […]

I’ve watched the same mistakes play out at the Rosemont Chicago Great American Coin Show year after year. Some cost collectors thousands. Others just kill the […]