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New Littleton Coin Morgan Dollars For Your Viewing Pleasure And Evaluation :)

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I got these two Morgan dollars from Littleton Coin the other day. I think I'm paying too much for them and I have a couple of questions regarding condition.

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What is the grade of this coin? Littleton says it's About Uncirculated. I paid $206 for this coin and am wondering why it cost so much. Could it be because it was minted in 1880?

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The grade by Littleton is about uncirculated for this one too. The minting date is 1889 and it cost me $176. There is a mark on the obverse that appears to be from a sharpie, what would you do to remove the mark?

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Littleton is horrendously overpriced. You can get a certified ms65 1880 for less than that. You can do much better elsewhere.
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You paid to much
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You are paying a significant premium over fair market value for these coins. Littleton has always had a reputation for seriously overcharging for their material.

I suggest you check in with a reputable price guide before you commit to any additional Littleton coins - that way you can see for yourself what the coins should cost.

A quick and free check at Numismedia FMV (Fair Market Value, i.e. Retail Price) would have shown you that an 1880 Morgan in MS64 is retail priced at $144.

Then it would be no-brainer to pass on the $206 Littleton AU example.

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Please stay away from Littleton Coins (when it comes to buying coins anyway)

If you have questions about a coin purchase, you can always come her first for advice before buying.
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Sorry but you got really taken on this deal. I can't think of any scenario where ordering from a Littleton is a good idea. Their stuff is super overpriced. For those prices you like could have got original uncleaned coins in a pcgs or ngc slab. I'd recommend returning those if possible!
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I agree with the above.

Here is a 1880 Morgan graded by PCGS MS64 for sale on ebay for $155.00.

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Looks like I will close my Littleton account. I'm sure I can do better elsewhere.
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Looks like I will close my Littleton account.
Plenty of us have been caught in their net. I did my time with them in the early 80s. Call it tuition for your numismatic education.
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I'm going to send back the Morgan dollars and close the club account.
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