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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome to the CCF. That's a VERY pretty coin, toning-wise. IMHO, it could well fetch a premium over $90. I note that the pic of the 1899 dime is NOT flattering by any means. It is not cropped properly, and the orientation/rotation is out-of-whack. Also, there's no obverse pic. I don't say this to be critical. I want to simply make the point that good pics will sell coins. From a buyer's perspective, some of the best bargains to be found on ebay can be attributed to poor pics, posted by a seller. |
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You will also find that some of the best prices achieved, especially for coins that have an added advantage (such as this reverse toning) will achieve the highest price if you list in auction format and start the bidding (without reserve) very low, even .99 cents. Present better pictures. As has been mentioned, the only one we see isn't a great representative sample, and without a shot of the obverse it's really impossible to give you too much advise, even if it's been TPG'ed at 58. |
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If I owned it, I'd get it graded and sell it at auction on a site like GreatCollections.com. I've been watching auctions on toners the last couple weeks, and they are definitely hot sellers (there are a couple Jefferson nickels whose book value is $10, listed at over $100, and already getting bids!) Based on your photo, it looks like a nice one! |
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PS. GreatCollections.com seems to have a reputation for selling toners, and there do appear to be more there than at Heritage. I'm guessing that toner fans probably look there first. If you really want to assess the market, search using the term "toned" and narrow the results to a date range or coin type and completed sales, then look at the coins themselves and see what they went for and how recently (obviously, see what the book value would be without the toning). If there are any toned Barber dimes in the upcoming auction, break out the popcorn and watch to see what they go for on Sunday. |
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The coin is currently for sale on ebay with a reserve price auction. See link below and you can view both sides of the coin. 282279895294Edited by Slider23
12/07/2016 12:34 pm
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Yes, it is my auction. I didn't want to advertise or anything... I was contemplating ending the auction as I am worried that I had underestimated the price that it could achieve... I guess I just like the coin and find the reserve I set to be conservative because there are no real comperable coins currently listed...
I'm curious as I have not found any coins that I can say are as pretty' and I don't know if I'll ever find any coins that can compare... I'm willing to sell it -for the right price- but I don't know what an upper limit on a coin like this is...
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Now, having looked at the better, close-up pics, I can see why it's graded AU. Beautiful as the reverse is, the obverse has scuff marks on Lady Liberty. If the obverse was anything near the reverse, it'd be a super sweet piece. As is, my guess would be maybe ... $125 tops. I've sold a bunch of common date Barber dimes in recent years, AU's without the toning but with nicer obverses than this 1899, in the $60-$80 range. |
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Good luck!  to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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The reserve will keep bidders away. Would have been better to start with a high bid and no reserve.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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I agree.
This is an absolutely beautiful coin! Good luck!
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Thank you all for your input! I really appreciate it! (Aplolgies as to my poor labeling of topic and any issues I may have caused)
Your insights as well as knoweledge has given me new angles with which to view similar coins and subjects.
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I did not go hunting for your coin on ebay, it was in one of my recent viewed ebay windows. I posted your auction, so members could give a more accurate response. I passed bidding on the coin because you offered no returns, and I do not care for reserve style auction. I also liked the toning on the obverse, but the contact marks on the obverse did seem to be on the heavy side. Good luck on selling the coin and hope you get the price that you want. |
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Awesome data! Thanks, slider, that is invaluable information as a seller. Truthfully I had no idea that no returns was on... I'm sure I did that for some other collectibles that I had listed and I just copied the item for sale format..
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I have a question, I'm looking for a coin show in the tri-state area, its hard to find them for some reason. I'm also looking for one that will have on-site TPG events... If anyone has suggestions, it'll be greatly appreciated, thanks!! |
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