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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Indeed, most of the details will show even if the note is in a holder. The trick is understanding whether the images suggest an original or a pressed/altered note. It's not always easy.
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Pillar of the Community
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The trick is understanding whether the images suggest an original or a pressed/altered note. It's not always easy. This is why I will most likely steer away from raw notes unless it is a real trustworthy dealer relationship. The bay seems very dangerous for unsuspecting souls.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wanted to share my final outcome on these two bills when they arrived over the past week. I sent them back.
I remember when I started seriously collecting coins. Like most novices, I jumped quickly at items and wasted money buying problem coins, unattractive coins and low range certified "just to have the example"; not fully knowing that the $100 I spent on the lower grade was a third of the MS62 (as is most cases with common date issues).
I felt the same here. Its no secret what these bills are selling for. Why buy a $2100 VF25 when I'm halfway and six months of patience away from my choice of several EF40s on the market that will be there for sale come summer.
Anyhoo, thought I would share.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Don't be to hard on yourself. Most new collectors, including myself make similar mistakes. I consider this tuition.
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Moderator
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Don't be to hard on yourself. Most new collectors, including myself make similar mistakes. I consider this tuition. 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I always make this suggestion and I'm sure a few veteran currency collectors roll their eyes: take a look at souvenir cards. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing has issued reprints of a great many of the most popular currency designs printed *from the original plates*. These are very affordable and will give you a great appreciation of the banknote engraver's art. You can scroll through more than 300 of these cards (or as the BEP now calls them "intaglio prints") right here: http://www.souvenircards.org/galler...b-index.htmlYou'll find fronts and backs of the entire Educational series, including the unissued $10.  |
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Fascinating!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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wow that is incredible artwork
thanks for sharing
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Beautiful $1 Educational Note you've got there, dsfreeworld! I made the mistake of buying one of those when I first got into large notes rather than waiting awhile until I knew more and had more money to spend on a better example:   One of these days I suppose I should go ahead and upgrade to a better example, but I've been holding onto this one mostly for sentimental reasons since it was my first large note. |
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Posted 01/14/2022 7:52 pm
