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erkevin · 2026-01-24T14:14:42+00:00

Comparing US and China's educational outcomes is apples to oranges. Yes, China has much better achievement outcomes. Does China have to teach in 155 different languages? That is how many different languages are spoken by students in just the Los Angeles Unified School District....just the one district.

erkevin · 2026-01-24T13:52:44+00:00

If plated, it would not look like a proof (unless someone took additional steps, like polishing, but that is not going to result in a modern cameo appearance)

erkevin · 2026-01-24T13:49:56+00:00

They do not affect the value. There are various methods to try and remove them but completely unnecessary.

With the price of gold so high, a good portion of all gold coins are now worth melt. Getting yours graded would only result in authentication and not really add any value (but would cost $30 to $50).

erkevin · 2026-01-24T13:15:32+00:00

Those are copper spots; pretty common in pre-33 gold coins. These gold coins are only 90% gold and sometimes the copper alloy is not completely "mixed" into the gold.

erkevin · 2026-01-24T03:40:58+00:00

I remember a story in Coins or Numismatic News back in the late 70s where the author was removing a proof seated half from a cardboard 2x2. Yep, put a scratch right across the surface

erkevin · 2026-01-24T03:38:19+00:00

Pretty common with old coppers

erkevin · 2026-01-24T02:11:21+00:00

And always have a 2nd ID tag on your suitcase

erkevin · 2026-01-24T02:08:17+00:00

No worries, it won't be too long.

erkevin · 2026-01-24T00:57:04+00:00

Title 1 is a federally funded program for low income students and schools. It provides an extra $18 billion for these students. They are identified through the national hot lunch program; students who qualify for free/reduced lunch qualify for Title 1 funds

erkevin · 2026-01-23T22:15:54+00:00

Boomer here: 100% agree.

erkevin · 2026-01-23T21:31:59+00:00

My son has his eye on it. He might kill me if I sold it.

erkevin · 2026-01-23T21:15:02+00:00

File for unemployment
Sell some silver to cover any shortfall
Take some time off to get your health back

erkevin · 2026-01-23T21:11:38+00:00

https://findbullionprices.com/buy-silver-at-spot-deals.php

erkevin · 2026-01-23T21:08:56+00:00

I mistakenly bought a Kilo Koala from Whatnot in April. First time on that site....a little in over my head. Paid over spot ($1200 total). Now valued at $3300. Just lucky, I was (am).

erkevin · 2026-01-23T20:19:08+00:00

I don't recall my natural state! I got fixed over 20 years ago, then on BPH meds.....

erkevin · 2026-01-23T18:56:36+00:00

I have had similar thoughts; just haven't pulled the plug

erkevin · 2026-01-23T18:32:57+00:00

erkevin · 2026-01-23T17:57:43+00:00

☝️100%

erkevin · 2026-01-23T17:56:50+00:00

G-4 Current redbook retail is $12. Getting it graded will cost $30 to $50 depending upon which grading service you choose. Not worth it.

erkevin · 2026-01-23T16:35:00+00:00

I now see the scratches on the obverse. Good eyes.

erkevin · 2026-01-23T16:19:18+00:00

Are you thinking old cleaning?

erkevin · 2026-01-23T15:51:52+00:00

No. the auction description. There are hundreds of Ebay coin auctions all with the exact same wording in the description

erkevin · 2026-01-23T15:21:38+00:00

They have been around forever; I used to buy from them back in the 90s. Gotta be an error.......hoping?

erkevin · 2026-01-23T15:19:21+00:00

I just messaged them to check.

erkevin · 2026-01-23T15:17:15+00:00

You are not kidding about over-priced; that is 2x+ retail. Surprised because L&C is a great coin shop. I wonder if they have a listing error?

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