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New Member
United States
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That is a great deal for that date cull or not. I would deal with it and keep it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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When I was in the States last Autumn I was looking for an 1893 dollar (any mintmark) for my Morgan date set, and I didn't see any for as low as $69. I'd say this was a good buy even if slightly bent.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would keep it $69 is not a bad price even with a bend if nothing else you should be able to make your money back later should you want to upgrade. Perhaps there is a safe way to unbend it I will let others offer ideas
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's way too much money for a bent coin, I would be mad and demand a return, but that's just me. I collected problem coins as a young man because I couldn't afford anything else. Now I avoid problem coins at all costs because many of my old problem coins don't even find a place in my collection these days. You'll regret "filling holes" further on down the road. Just my opinion.
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Moderator
 United States
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Unbending it would involve considerable skill, beyond someone trying for the first time. This may not be a bad deal at the price, and all coins deserve conservation, but it would be tough to get rid of once in your hand. Very little demand.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I hate problem coins. especially if they are bent. if it was me ,I would return it. the problem is you already removed it from the 2x2 holder. e-mail the seller and see what he can do for you. but don't expect too much. |
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United States
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I would return it immediately.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7641 Posts |
If you like it keep it.
I've straightened slightly bent coins out by placing them between two 2x4's and gently tapping the wood with a hammer. It is a slow and delicate process but it works for me. (You cannot hit them with a sledge hammer and expect good results.)
If you have apprehensions with the coin contact the Seller ASAP and let him know you are returning it.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I decided to keep it and I was able to straighten it. It is NOT an easy process. I didn't use a hammer. I bent it by hand. Not for the faint of heart as it takes quite a few tries to get it right, and along the way, it may end up worse. The tricky part is not only knowing which edges are up, but along which axis it's bent. Think of it like a pringles chip. It will rock when laid on either side. But bend it one way and you have a flat chip; the other way and you have a cup. For something like a silver dollar it does not take much force at all.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
I've only treated one bent coin to my satisfaction, and it was still a cull 5F Napoleon when I was done. I placed it between 2 oak boards and tightened it in a heavy dury vise. When I was done it was flat but the high point of the bend had undergone heavier uneven wear than the rest of the coin.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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PICS! Sorry, I'm in the middle of a move and it's deep in a box. There's a link to the auction in the 1st post. BTW, I did contact the seller. He apologized and said he never had it out of the flip from when he bought it. I always take mine out of the flip when I photograph them, so hopefully I'd never run into a similar situation when selling. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Whoa, that's amazing you were able to straighten it. I have a large cent with a slight bend that I can't wait to experiment on. I like the vise idea.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am late to the dance...., but I checked the link to the auction for the bent coin you won.
There are 3 photos, is it me or did anyone notice the middle photo shows a "S" mint mark clearly on the 1893 Morgan?
Looks like the seller had 2 reverse photos up, 2 different coin reverses.
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02/05/2015 2:58 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2077 Posts |
I think the seller may have overdone his meds when he made the listing. He didn't notice until bids were in already and added a note.
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