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Shipping and Receiving Rare Coins: Jeff Garrett
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
The internet has vastly expanded the reach and scope of the rare coin business. You can...
The 1922 Lincoln Cent and Its Varieties
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Before 1922, the United States Mint struck huge numbers of Lincoln Cents each year. Production peaked...
The Red Book Changes Hands: Jeff Garrett
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
About two weeks ago, the numismatic world was stunned to hear the announcement of the sale...
A Golden Opportunity for U.S. Gold Coins: Jeff Garrett
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
In the last few weeks, gold has finally started to move in a positive direction as...
Perfectly Circulated Coins: Jeff Garrett
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Much attention in numismatics is focused on quality. One of the most common pieces of wisdom...
Jeff Garrett: Why Rare Coin Security Is So Important
Whether a dealer or collector, here are some tips and suggestions for protecting your rare coins
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
The...
Jeff Garrett: Great Stories Make Coins Great
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Shortly after finding out that I am a rare coin dealer, new acquaintances will often begin...
Jeff Garrett: Rising Interest Rates and the Rare Coin Market
The effects of higher costs for borrowing money are rippling through the numismatic marketplace
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
During the day,...
Jeff Garrett: Tips on How to Collect Capped Bust Half Dollars
The early silver series can be rewarding, regardless of whether you collect by variety
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
When I wrote...
Jeff Garrett: Becoming a Professional Numismatist
If you want to work with coins for a living, here are some ideas on where to start
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty...
Jeff Garrett: Buying the 1913 Liberty Nickel
One does not quickly forget placing a multi-million-dollar winning bid on one of the rarest US coins
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)...
Jeff Garrett: Tips for Cherrypicking by Coin Variety
Jeff Garrett shares suggestions on how to tackle collecting die varieties
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
One of the most highly anticipated...
Jeff Garrett: ANA World’s Fair of Money – America’s Greatest Coin Show
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
In the next few weeks, everyone in my company will be making plans for the upcoming...
Jeff Garrett: Collecting Twenty Cent Pieces (1875-1878)
Considering a new series to collect? Here is a brief guide to collecting US Twenty Cent pieces, an intriguing "oddball" denomination
By Jeff Garrett for...
Jeff Garrett: The Case for “Key Date” Coins
When deciding which rare coins to collect, don't automatically write off "Key Date" issues of coins, but you'll need a plan
By Jeff Garrett for...
Jeff Garrett: Becoming a Professional Coin Dealer
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
Recruiting and training young people in the rare coin business has been a focus within numismatics...
Jeff Garrett: When Modern Coin Mintage Figures Matter
The 2023 Morgan and Peace Dollars will be closely watched because they are popular and being produced in limited numbers
By Jeff Garrett for NGC...
Jeff Garrett: The Importance of Coin Shows
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
Based on many conversations and observations in the last several months, the premise of the title...
Jeff Garrett: Collecting Silver Dollar Varieties
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
Collecting United States coins by die variety has its origins in early copper coinage. Some of...
Jeff Garrett: The Box of Twenty Approach to Coin Collecting
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
One of the greatest innovations in the history of the hobby was the introduction of coin...