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Pillar of the Community
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I enjoyed reading that immensely! Great job reporting and glad you had fun!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very interesting. Thanks for the write-up. Common stuff goes for very strong prices at the auctions in my area. I very rarely see anything that is a deal. Interesting on the slabbed coins going for reasonable prices, perhaps most of the crowd doesn't like TPG slabbed coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Sounds like a good auction to consign at if you have a lot of silver to sell. But they're savvy to the base-metal proof sets...face value is fair price unless you love shiny coins. Based on the silver results, I wonder how low grade cc gold would have done.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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CC Gold? I'd probably have to take farm land in trade!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found a dealer in Tampa that has quite a few of the GSA Morgans-CC. I bought one of the cheaper ones the 1884 for $200.
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Valued Member
United States
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Just out of curiosity, if the auction is held in such a remote part of the country, how did you originally hear about it? I'd love to know if you have some tips on finding local auctions aside from a quick internet search, because I personally would find it highly entertaining and educational to attend one like you did!
Thanks,
TTcoins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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TTcoins - Try AuctionZip it's an website where auctioneers all across the country post auction listings. You can search then by zip code.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Mox -
Thanks for this excellent summary and your commentary.
As far as the currency is concerned, the Bison and the $20 CG went for fairly typical prices. Assuming the Chief was well-centered and bright, it may have faced up better than many MS-60/64 holdered notes, and the buyer just decided to bid up the best-looking note he would probably ever be able to afford. Seen it often.
But the $10 Hilegas GC went for stupid money, three times what it's worth imho.
Anyway, great reporting.
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Valued Member
United States
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Super good report and it sounds like an equipment auction I went to over 25 years ago, where used computers were going for almost same or more than new, unreal action on some things ......
Anyways very nice report and reminds me to keep eye open for such events!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1911 Posts |
I am actually surprised that around my area there are a number of auctions that prices are pretty good for some things. There are always those auctions where prices are skyrocketed (one fellow paid $40 each for 11 Walking Liberty half dollars) but there are also those where I can get Morgan dollars for $20 and other silver at spot. All depends and you never know until you get there! Either way I think they are fun too! |
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Rest in Peace
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Thanks for the report. It was interesting to read.
Good luck with your club. It sounds like you're off to a good start.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, what a report! I've never seen a good deal at an auction. Every auction I've attented, whether is was for coins or arrowheads, the prices are always ridiculous.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A very interesting read, thanks for sharing!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1339 Posts |
Most auctions in my area follow the same guidelines! Hard for a seasoned collector to get any deals...Gold goes real nuts...Hope they don't have to sell for a long time!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
Boy, glad I wasn't at that one
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