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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought that was a really high price. The people over in the stamp forum would love to see this also.
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Valued Member
 United States
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As encased postage goes mine is "common". Common being a relative term for something many people will never see.
I just wanted an example and chose the cheapest ome.
I consider it a bargain at $200.
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Canada
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I consider that a steal clembo....Nice buy..  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, $200 was a bargain price for such a nice example! Earlier this year, a buddy of mine bought a comparable Ayers specimen as a go-along for his U.S. type set. He paid $325 at a coin show. I'd sooner buy one of these "common" encased postage items than a comparably priced VG-Fine, "rare" 1914-D Lincoln Cent any day. The "rare" 1914-D's probably outnumber the the "common" Ayers postage currency by a ratio of 500/1 or more! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I consider that price very much a bargin considering its condition. Good looking piece you have.
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
Hi I have one of these stamp/coin and would like to know it's value.
Thank you, Mike
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4416 Posts |
Welcome aboard, Mike. Post a pic of yours. There are many varieties of encased postage; especially so, for the relatively "common" Ayers ones. Also, there are many condition factors, too: wear in general; whether the mica is clear, intact; brightness of the stamp's color; the stamp's denomination; the degree of silvering, if any, on the case. Problem-free, lightly circulated examples of the Ayers type can usually be found at larger coin shows, selling in the $300 range. Presently, I see one of the more common varieties, having a Three Cent stamp and damaged mica, with a BIN of $499. I personally doubt it will fetch over $300 in that condition. IMHO. $200 or so is more in step on this one. Yet, these items are popular ... Two interested bidders can easily drive prices upwards. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Condition varies widely on these as do values. A picture will go a long way in narrowing the range.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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ebay pricing for encased postage is in most cases, way out there in la-la land.
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Valued Member
United States
331 Posts |
I'm impressed! I've been vaguely looking for one to go with my fractional collection but the prices are a little too steep. $200 for one in that condition is great.
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New Member
United States
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Hi I finally got the pictures loaded!   |
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New Member
United States
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Hi..I'm new to this site and just posted the above pictures of my civil war encased stamps. Can I get some info? My Grandma left me these and alot of other coins. ANY HELP would be appreciated.
Thank you, Mike
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United States
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New Member
United States
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Hi..thank you for your reply. When I first got these I'd never heard, seen or knew they existed. What a cool hitory lesson. I think I will keep them and pass them on to my kids. I've seen them on e-bay for more than the 2-5 hundred range that I read about on this forum. Thank you again for the reply!
Mike
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Condition is everything on these pieces and ebay does not necessarily represent the worth of an item. Your pieces are rare but have condition issues with the stamps and mica both showing some damage. Also Ayers is was the most common issuer of these. As always they are worth what someone would pay for them. Just adding some perspective to your comment. |
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