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Bedrock of the Community
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From those pics, it's nearly impossible to assess grades of the semi-keys/scarcer dates like that 64-L--AG at best.
It would be far better to spend a few hours at a coin show and hand-pick the coins you want.
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Rest in Peace
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With the three FEC's their not cheap, any grade. This could be a good deal for less than $200. But ebay crazies will buy higher. Hope other members chime in to help. I'm hoping for a good deal for you. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Ok, I should clarify, a date set is all I'm looking for. I like problem free coins, but they don't have to be any better than G condition. Just to give some idea, I'm thinking a maximum of $300.
Edited by edweather
10/24/2014 4:35 pm
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Rest in Peace
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As DV stated, Quote:
From those pics, it's nearly impossible to assess grades of the semi-keys/scarcer dates like that 64-L--AG at best.  Looks like it is up to you Edweather. Either way, good for you.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Why just a date set?.....only 2 branch mint coins '08s and '09s......
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think the bid is already getting very near top end. With the standards you are stating I would not go above $200 on a dare. I doubt if the 1864 L is an L, it could be but on a set like this I will always expect the L is not there. I would not bid more than $4 per coin. But that is just me.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pick them individually. You will have WAY more fun! imho
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Pillar of the Community
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There are some serious problem coins in that set. The early ones pre-1880 are low grade and *everything* is hard to see in those photos. Selling sets like that is a familiar way for a dealer to offload culls. A hand chosen set would be competitive in price and soooo much more meaningful. Nothing there is rare.
There is not a coin in that set that I can't pick up locally in equal or better condition for $2 or (often) less.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Selling sets like that is a familiar way for a dealer to offload culls. And I wouldn't be surprised if someone bottom-feeds coin shows, assembles these sets, and eBays them for profit. There's too much overbidding going on just to "win" something--and lose your money. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would put them together piece by piece. It's more fun and you know what you're getting. I agree with Amida.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The feedback is much appreciated. Won't buy anything raw of value without posting here first. Unfortunately don't have much time to visit coin shows. I do attempt to minimize risk when buying online by doing my homework. So far so good. Agree that the semi-key dates look pretty messed up. Could probably snag a few good coins from the set and sell the rest and come out ok, but not paying more than $200. Have added IHCs to my "want list." So far I only have a 1902 well worn. Thanks again.
edit: The snipers took it up to $245 in the last seconds...I passed.
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10/25/2014 12:26 am
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edit: The snipers took it up to $245 in the last seconds...I passed. Good call  swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
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You can also buy them one small group at time instead of one at a time. Often an auction will contain 5 or 6 or 10 or 12 IHCs in one auction. Buying one at a time of low grade would be too tedious. Look for the word lot, collection, or group in the title
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Valued Member
United States
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Im a big fan of doing it piece by piece. With indians, you can get some nicer grades for cheap, even with some of keys and semi keys being only in the 100s for the 64L, and the 08s,09s. The 1877 is the trick.....
Whatever you do, good luck!!
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Posted 10/24/2014 4:03 pm
