If you've been following our predictions in our printed newsletters over the past couple of years, we are happy to report that these predictions are what's HOT! Our batting average on correctly forecasting the market is near-perfect!

   Remember the nickel on cents at $75? We said they were a steal and people could expect to see them rise to $150-$200, and that's where they are currently! We also think there is still some room for growth in the full-date specimens.

   Double denominations were down to $350-$400 because of a flood of recent specimens. We predicted that their prices would recover once they were absorbed back into the market, and once again we were correct. They are currently moving at the $500-$600 level again.

   Silver cents - cents struck on a silver dime planchet (pre-1965) were too cheap at $300, and we predicted a rise in their market value. They are currently at $600, and we predict a peak of $800-$900 for common full-dated specimens.

   We warned you to stay away from those missing clad-layer statehood quarters. They were typically selling at the $300 level at one time, and they have now settled down to the $150-$200 level.

   What do we like? What do we think is the current "good buy"? How about unplated struck cents - These are dirt cheap at the current $50-$75 level. Remember, though, that this is for 100% unplated and certified (slabbed) specimens in uncirculated grade with lots of luster. Don't buy them raw (unslabbed) unless you know how to spot a fake, as there are plenty of them out there and they are easy to fake.

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