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 Posted 02/05/2026  12:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Guesses so Far:

coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $450-5=$445
Bump111 $650-10=$640
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $1500-$45=$1,455.00
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $600 - $12 = $588
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $480.00 - $19.20 = $460.80
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.


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 Posted 02/06/2026  09:50 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add igwt79 to your friends list
I would like to change my guess to:

$325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00
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 Posted 02/06/2026  10:45 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Guesses so Far:

coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $450-5=$445
Bump111 $650-10=$640
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $1500-$45=$1,455.00
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $600 - $12 = $588
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/06/2026  11:00 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bump111 to your friends list
I think I'll change my guesses as follows:

Bump111 $150-5=$145
Bump111 $200-10=$190

Thanks!
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 Posted 02/06/2026  11:15 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Guesses so Far:

coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $150-5=$145 Final Guess
Bump111 $200-10=$190 Final Guess
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $1500-$45=$1,455.00
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $600 - $12 = $588
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/06/2026  9:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Khromtau to your friends list
My changed guess: $189-$20=$169

Thank you for the opportunity!
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 Posted 02/06/2026  9:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Guesses so Far:

coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $150-5=$145 Final Guess
Bump111 $200-10=$190 Final Guess
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $189-$20=$169 Final Guess
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $600 - $12 = $588
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/08/2026  2:10 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Ends tonight at midnight! Submit your guess now!
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 Posted 02/08/2026  2:58 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Spence to your friends list
Old guess: $600 - $12 = $588

New guess: $60 - $1.20 = $58.80
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 Posted 02/08/2026  3:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
Guesses so Far:

coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $150-5=$145 Final Guess
Bump111 $200-10=$190 Final Guess
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $189-$20=$169 Final Guess
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $60 - $1.20 = $58.80 Final Guess
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/08/2026  3:45 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinForMe to your friends list
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My First and Only Guess: $680 - $13.60 = $666.40
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 Posted 02/08/2026  3:52 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $150-5=$145 Final Guess
Bump111 $200-10=$190 Final Guess
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $20 = $478
Khromtau $189-$20=$169 Final Guess
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $60 - $1.20 = $58.80 Final Guess
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess
CoinForMe $680 - $13.60 = $666.40 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/08/2026  4:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mrwiskers to your friends list
REVISED SUBMISSION...

..................................$498 - $9.96 = $488.04
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 Posted 02/08/2026  4:21 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
coin rejector $1,375 - $50 = $1,325
coin rejector $750 - $25 = $725
Bump111 $150-5=$145 Final Guess
Bump111 $200-10=$190 Final Guess
HondoB $235 - $4 = $231
HondoB $455 - $8 = $447
HondoB $543 - $10 = $533
Petespocket55 $309.00 - 30.09 = $270.10
mrwhiskers $498 - $9.96 = $488.04 Final Guess
Khromtau $189-$20=$169 Final Guess
nfine $925 - $18.50 = $906.50
barkeep $860 - $20 = $840
Spence $60 - $1.20 = $58.80 Final Guess
Joshu-a $575 - $55 = $520
igwt79 $325.00 - $13.00 = $312.00 Final Guess
Jester $490 - $9.50 = $480.50
jason39305 $501 - $26 = $475
CEN Tertainment $476 - $7.60 = $468.40
I6609 320-21.64=298.36 Final Guess
CoinForMe $680 - $13.60 = $666.40 Final Guess

((((((( No editing of your post (guess). However, I will allow you to submit one (1) change after Feb 4th midnight forum time. Just make a new reply stating that you would like to change your guess and what you want to change it to))))) You may NOW submit an alternative guess or guess before midnight Feb 8th forum time.

Helpful tip #1....Ebay Bucks Program was 2% "Cash Back" so to speak, on your purchase price on every qualifying item. That was the Base Percentage. They would periodically run specials of 2X, 3X, etc that would last for a couple of days. Later the Base Percentage was dropped to 1% and then 0% (with the claim that they would run special events where you could get ebay Bucks...I don't ever remember seeing one of those)..I DID receive ebay Bucks with this purchase that is the contest.

Helpful tip #2 ..... https://goccf.com/t/313048 Don't bother looking at every page (unless you just want to). The subject of this contest is NOT in there......Remember, if you have already made your guess (or guesses as permitted by contest rules) you will have a chance to change/submit a new guess, or guesses between Feb 5th and 8th forum time.

Helpful Tip #3....The 44 set run of proof sets cost me less than the value of the prize pack being offered.

QUICK RECAP....9 1/2 years ago I purchased this complete run of proof sets from 1968 thru 2011. Your mission is to guess what my net cost of this collection was There was NO tax paid. I am looking for A-B=C
A=price paid including shipping, B= ebay Bucks received, C= net cost. A correct entry will look similar to this: $1000.00 -$20.00 = $980.00 (example only).
Anybody that comes within $5 of the correct net cost "C", will advance to the elimination round where closest to "B" will be the winner, (and "A" if need be as a tiebreaker).

All entrants may now submit an alternative guess (or guesses) depending on eligibility if they choose to do so. Please be sure to view the 3 helpful hints before submitting your guess (Highly recommended) No editing guess once submitted. If you have not entered yet....choose wisely as you get but one guess (since all the helpful hints are posted). Contest ends at midnight Feb 8th forum time.
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 Posted 02/09/2026  12:01 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ratman4762 to your friends list
None of the entries fell within the target zone for a win. Contest continued for existing entrants only for another 24 hours. Please review Helpful Tips before submitting guess in the New Posting. DO NOT post any further here. Thanks!
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02/09/2026 12:05 am
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