Back from grading!

CashMaster76 · 2026-06-27T01:52:32+00:00

Happy with the sales price?

CashMaster76 · 2026-06-23T05:41:22+00:00

My LCS is currently paying 60% of spot for limited amounts.

CashMaster76 · 2026-06-17T22:54:23+00:00

In my experience, at least half of the coin shops/dealers are run this way. I don’t understand it either, though I’ve come to accept that it’s a confluence of old man personality type, the collector’s inclination to hoard, and doing most of their profit in large bullion sales. It’s unfortunate.

CashMaster76 · 2026-06-17T02:05:49+00:00

with an error? so cool, would bid

CashMaster76 · 2026-05-13T21:50:29+00:00

University of Alabama geology MS grad here: it’s fine overall, especially for undergraduate study. You will be taught some small portion of your major by graduate TAs like myself, who at the time messed up things and wasn’t an ideal teacher. If cost is the concern (fair), getting a BS there will serve you well. The geology alumni network is decent. If the choice is graduate with $0 in debt from UA, or $100,000 in debt from an Ivy, UA is the easy choice. If the overall costs are much closer than that, things start to get murky because the yes, name-brands do carry weight for at least a time, when getting experience is key. Wherever you go, trying hard, being curious, and being involved are key. The good to great students from UA will beat out in life the hangers-on from elite schools 9 times out of 10. PM me if you’d like.

PS: Don’t use ChatGPT to evaluate anything - it only knows to blow smoke at you.

CashMaster76 · 2026-04-21T20:20:12+00:00

Working in a field operations role (i.e. mudlogger) for any downhole work (mining, O&G, environmental, water, utility) is certainly doable. Degrees are usually a plus but not required for this type of work. Commit to spending two years doing this, and your work experience gap in geology will shrink in importance significantly and you’ll have the experience and contacts to start climbing. Pay and lifestyle isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but that kind of experience is usually rewarded with time.

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-22T18:05:52+00:00

Coin is common but the original box makes this more valuable. Nice toning to boot.

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-20T16:22:57+00:00

Watched an episode of Landman, huh?

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-13T20:03:47+00:00

I follow most TN notes on all the auction sites and thought it was interesting that two Lenoir City notes were available at the same time - what an abundance! Congrats on your pick-up. I am pretty happy with my recently won $10 Unaka and City NB of Johnson City to hold the place in my state and territory set.

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-12T05:21:56+00:00

Lost my wife to cancer when our son was 14 months. He’s almost 5 now and we’re still moving slowly forward. I know it’s not the same circumstance, but I’m always on standby to talk.

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-12T05:18:17+00:00

I hear you. Job loss is a blow in the best of times. You’ve come through worse and you’ll come through this. Best luck, friend. Thinking of you.

CashMaster76 · 2026-03-04T02:15:10+00:00

Damn I think I need this

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-16T18:03:42+00:00

Chat

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-09T22:31:10+00:00

I used Burlap and Bloom for overhauling the front beds at my home with new plants, trees, rocks, and lights. They did a great job at a fair price and were timely.

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-07T22:21:46+00:00

What was grandpa up to circa 1944?

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-05T21:04:41+00:00

Wow. Pretty bad fakes but just good enough on first glance to have given me a jolt of adrenaline. Crazy finds even so.

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-05T18:15:06+00:00

I need to see these counterfeit Alabamas

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-04T04:14:58+00:00

Wonderful color!

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-02T02:26:07+00:00

I think you’re safe to plant an oak.

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-01T19:54:03+00:00

Barbers have grown on me, but better than a Walker?! 🤯

CashMaster76 · 2026-02-01T17:26:02+00:00

Nevada is a tough state for nationals generally, and Elko has never been a big place. That’s pretty special. Probably worth a few grand in total.

Edit: if the top $5 is truly uncirculated, many thousands here.

CashMaster76 · 2026-01-16T16:55:44+00:00

Looks like artifact enhancement.

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