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Pretty tough question GoldRush. The answer depends on what you're looking for-strike, condition, TPGed, eye appeal, etc., etc., etc., and of course your pocketbook.
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I don't recomend you buy one raw. There's TONS of fakes out there. This such an important coin for any Lincoln collect you don't want to get ripped off. A certified 14D will always hold or increase in value.
The PCGS one Dave posted is the way to go. Someone got a good deal on that coin....it's a beauty for a VF-20.
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Missed part of your question...
The first step is you need to decide how much you're willing to pay. These usually start at about $200 and then go up from there. Once you have a price target, start looking for a nice slabbed coin from PCGS, NGC or ANACS. Don't rush, you'll eventually find a sweet coin like the one Dave posted. GOOD LUCK!
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I don't recomend you buy one raw. There's TONS of fakes out there. I second that. You can always crack it out if you wish but at least you know it was genuine. swcoin.ecrater.com
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I don't recomend you buy one raw. There's TONS of fakes out there. This such an important coin for any Lincoln collect you don't want to get ripped off. A certified 14D will always hold or increase in value.
I too say to watch out for those many fakes on that coin. As kids we used to make many of them from 1944D's. To see the difference, go to https://www.coppercoins.com For a coin that is one of the tops in counterfieting, it is best to get one certified in a slab. If you go to a coin show and find one raw and buy it, walk around asking dealers if they think it's real. Of course don't mention you bought it from a dealer there. |
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Most of the time I am good at finding some good deals,
but I am not seeing them on this coin. There is no such thing There is almost never such a thing as a cheap deal on a problem-free key date coin. Constant demand for key dates puts pressure on the value, you may only want to pay 10% below book value but there will be ten people in line behind you ready to pay full price. Edit: nolawyer just made me eat my words by posting a $145 ANACS G4 example that lasted all of 7 minutes  Edited by biokemist6
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Buying this one certified is a good idea.
I personally want to buy this coin raw (for the challenge) and that is a big reason why I have not bought one yet. It is not that I cannot find one raw, but that I am not confident enough in my ability to certify the purchase. Buying this date raw is not for the faint of heart.
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I've got a couple of these that are raw I'd like to sell. They aren't in the grade the OP is looking for but they will end up in a slab before I sell. I've posted pictures of them here & have come to the conclusion that, even though I respect the opinions of other forum members, I'm just not comfortable relying on opinions based on my bad photography. I guess if I could take a photo like SuperDave I might not have them slabbed.
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Like someone posted earlier. Graded problem free coins will always sell on the high end. Go to your coin show anmd look at all the dealers have to offer. Buy 1 if you find what your looking for. Then take it to a few dealers and pretend that you are looking to sell it. You will find out soon enough if its real and what grade range it falls in. I have several graded and a few raw. The raw coins I bought from a trusted dealer/friend.
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WOW .. I just now checked back on this and there is a lot of good information.
Because of the big jump in price to a XF coin, I think a nice VF grade coin will
be what I am looking for. For me it seems getting a good price is just as important
as getting a good coin. I do work part time at a coin shop, so I should be able to
use that, for getting close to dealer price at the coin show I mentioned.
Unless I find one before then.
I would be very happy to get a nice VF in the price range vermontensium mentioned $365 to $395. I do like the
one in the link he posted, but it is sitting at $458, it would be nice if I could make him a offer.
I do agree, with a coin like this, I will want it slabbed, unless a very super good deal came along
with a good return policy.
I did good at the casino again this past weekend .. so I am very much ready to find this coin.
Again thanks for all the good replies ..
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There is no such thing There is almost never such a thing as a cheap deal on a problem-free key date coin. Constant demand for key dates puts pressure on the value, you may only want to pay 10% below book value but there will be ten people in line behind you ready to pay full price.
Edit: nolawyer just made me eat my words by posting a $145 ANACS G4 example that lasted all of 7 minutes I had to check that out .. that was a fast sale .. I have seen some of these lower grade ones lately .. Both were slabbed G4 and a G6 and went for low $100. The price makes these interesting .. but I would really like to have my 8100 Dansco completed in VF or better .. except for that 22 no D .. I really dislike having to buy that coin. After I find a 14 D .. that will be the last I need for a complete set .. |
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I looked at many that were overgraded on ebay. Finally decided to buy a certified ANACS VG-8. Paid about $230 for it. Grade looks better than others on ebay claiming to be F-12 to VF-20. |
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