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Valued Member
United States
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not giving a bid no 1873 2 cent .
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3234 Posts |
The 1873 2¢ piece is a Proof-Only issue so I don't feel too bad about not having one of those for my business strike collection. Personally, I think those are way overpriced for their availability. But, it's sort of the same thing for the 1877 3CN, too.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I was pulling out the plastic, but they wouldn't take it.
There's a lesson for you. If a case like that happens again, if they know you and you can verbally commit to it do so. If they don't know you tell them you want it and put some kind of downpayment on it and definite time when you will pay the rest. This second deal works best if you let them know that the deposit is non-refundable if you don't follow through, and especially so if the deposit is significant. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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G'day, I add my congratulations. Building a set like that is a labour of love, and a manifestation of committment to one's purpose.
And, well-presented too.
Peter in Oz
still looking for a 3d of 1820
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
Make a deposit. I'll do that next time, but at the time, I wasn't aware how valuable a coin I had come across. I didn't have a Red Book with me, and I'm not all that familiar with the 2 and 3 cent pieces. I should have made a deposit or something, but I thought I might get another chance. Oh well. Another lesson learned, and a good piece of advice from you, Conder101. I will remember it. |
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
Wish I had a collection like this one of 2, 3 & 20 cent pieces. It's great job~!
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
I'm lusting after the 1856 and 1859 trimes. I'd say there was about $500 in coins right there.
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Valued Member
United States
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If they don't know you tell them you want it and put some kind of downpayment on it and definite time when you will pay the rest.
EXCELLENT POINT I was at the Long Beach Coin show a couple of years ago...It was Sunday and the show was closing. I ran into an MS 65 RED 09SVDB in a PCGS slab. The dealer wanted a ridiculous price of 2750.00. Well I whipped out my plastic and he said WHOH..no plastic on this baby. Well I had NO CASH and the show was closing in an hour, BUT I had a $20 St Gaudens in my pocket. We made the deal with that as deposit and I got the coin the next week. Wish I had the St Gaudens back now! |
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Valued Member
United States
336 Posts |
you have a nice set there.can you picture the 1864 sm motto?
Edited by toniblab
04/16/2008 9:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
At some point, I will be rescanning/photographing my whole collection, but this is what I have for now for the Small Motto.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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You really should get a better one so you can send me this one for safe keeping....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What would you grade it Richard?
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Valued Member
United States
336 Posts |
extra fine 40 very nice coin.they are hard to find.
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Moderator
 United States
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The pictures were changed... The 1884 3CN is gone...  Sorry about the news, Prethen, but you will get both the 1884 and 1885 biz strikes one day! I just know it! Edited by jbuck
04/25/2008 3:40 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Congradulations on your set prethen and beautiful coins I have a single 3CN in my type set been watching for a nice 2 Center with a clear WE in it but haven't found one yet in my price range :)
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