Laura Sperber – Hot Topics
After a year or two of dodging the bullet, this week at CSNS the all mighty PNG will be voting to accept or reject a definition of coin doctoring. There is absolutely NO excuse to push it back, cancel, or delay... read more »
April 16, 2012 9:32 AM / no comments
THE SHOW FROM HELL!
No, PCGS was not the problem. First, we had some biz to do in the Dallas area and flew in Tuesday at 11:30 AM. That flight was not fun with all the massive T-Storms in the area. Being real close and personal in a plane with... read more »
April 9, 2012 1:53 PM / no comments
Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics
Of course we have a complaint! Why can’t ALL the shows be like Baltimore? Yet again we lavish praise on the hardest working show manager (and his staff) in the biz: David Chrenshaw (and the Whitman... read more »
March 26, 2012 6:54 AM / no comments
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics
CoinWeek Content Partner
It’s not do hard to believe but the recent (2/21) “secret” auction of the Littlejohn Collection brought out many collectors and dealers. Yet again, this sale... read more »
February 28, 2012 3:05 PM / no comments
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics Market Report
We know people think we are wrong for comparing the two. We are are NOT making a direct comparison. We’re just trying to show how cheap we perceive coins to be (especially vs art... read more »
February 13, 2012 3:57 PM / no comments
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics
CoinWeek Content Partner
Ever jump into a pool head first to find there was no water? We just did by attending the Long Beach Show. No question it is time for the promoters to wake up and realize the... read more »
February 6, 2012 5:34 AM / no comments
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics
A CoinWeek Content Partner
THE FUN SHOW STAFF
First we must yet again commend the FUN staff for working overtime to put on what has to be the second greatest show (behind only the summer ANA).... read more »
January 9, 2012 10:40 AM / no comments
By Laura Sperber, – Legend Numismatics Market Report – Re-posted with Permission on CoinWeek
Last week a copy reputed to be the finest of Superman #1 sold for a remarkable $2,160,000.00! Keep in mind, this is a regular for circulation... read more »
December 5, 2011 5:53 PM / no comments
We finally have been in a mini rut since Mid October-the ANA Pittsburgh Show. While not really a rut, its really a breather from the too many shows we had during August-September. Since many dealers skipped the ANA Pittsburgh Show, many finally... read more »
November 7, 2011 3:04 PM / no comments
We’d be lying to you if we said the market is on fire. There has been a flood of unnecessary shows and auctions since ANA in August. Too much to digest (coin wise purchases) from the ANA Show and auctions. Many dealers cash flows are horrible... read more »
October 24, 2011 3:44 PM / no comments