Uy vey.
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021
FALL ALERT: Mint errors are mistakes made in the production process, related to improperly prepared dies, problems in striking, wrong planchets, etc. There is a current craze in mint errors, much akin to tulips in Holland. Many novice collectors are stubbornly adhering to the notion that well handled coins with circulation wear and/or damage are somehow valuable. Furthermore, there seem to be high-end sales and asking prices in eBay and Etsay. Upon close inspection one can see that many of those coins are common, uncertified (not that certification is a necessity), and sell with just one bid from sellers that have single-digit feedback counts. This should be a sign that there is some kind of trickery at work. I'm sorry so many individuals have brought shame on themselves on behalf of the hobby. Let's all work to make this situation better.
