There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching a coin with real numismatic potential lose its eye appeal to preventable damage. If you’re holding a piece that could […]

As a collector who’s held countless 19th-century treasures in trembling hands, I’ve witnessed what happens when good intentions meet bad conservation practices. That magnificent 1894 Football […]

The Heartbreak of Lost History: A Collector’s Plea As I carefully examined another 1954-D/D/D Lincoln cent ruined by well-meaning hands, that familiar ache returned. These FS-501 […]

Safeguarding America’s Last Giant: The Eisenhower Dollar Legacy Few things pain a collector more than watching mint-state potential crumble to neglect. Let’s talk straight about preserving […]

The Delicate Art of Numismatic Preservation Few things pain me more than seeing historic coins robbed of their character through careless handling. Take that 1949-D Washington […]

The High Stakes of Preservation Nothing breaks a collector’s heart like discovering a rare coin ruined by well-meaning but misguided care. I still remember holding a […]

I’ve Held History in My Hands – Don’t Let These Mistakes Destroy Yours After thirty years of conserving rare coins, I’ve developed a sixth sense for […]

Introduction How many times have we collectors opened a cherished reference only to find yellowed pages or a cracked spine? Let’s ensure our Cherrypickers Guides – […]

Have you ever held a coin that made history tangible? As a conservationist who’s handled numismatic treasures for decades, I’ve seen too many pieces lose their […]