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I have been saving up for an '09-S VDB. I wanted to get to around $1500-1750 and hope for a nice XF/AU coin. But, I recently just landed a nice little bonus running for the roses.
My question is: Would you roll those funds on top of what you were trying to save for and get an even nicer specimen? Or just call it "original mission accomplished" and start the bankroll over for future monsters? Edited by Scooby Due
05/04/2010 1:34 pm
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Shop around and don't jump the gun. These coins are not rare and are more readily available in higher grades due to early hoarding of this coin during its issuance back in 1909. Since you are close to the F.U.N. show during January, you should be able to find a selection and be able to negotiate a reasonable price. There are plenty of coin shows in your state and other reputable sources.
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If you are going to spend a lot of money on one coin then I would get the very best that I could. It is a much better investment the higher the grade. You can save some by going with a raw one, but in the case of the '09 S VDB I think it would be much wiser to go the graded route. Once you have that in your collection it becomes the centerpiece, and a very firm foundation in which to build the rest of your collection on.
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Crazo's right.I would hold on to the funds to get your original grade at a good price.Use the extra as crazy money and get a couple coins that you really want.
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I would buy the lowest grade I know i'd be happy with. if i'd be happy with an F or VF, then that's what I would budget myself for. and if I happened to be able upgrade for a little on top of that amount then all the better.
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I would love to have your problem.
I hope one day I will be there.
Keep us posted, I would like to know the result.
Samuel tan
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With MS63RB available for under $2K, I'd wait and get a coin that is UNC. A nice EF will run you at least $1200 so it's not that much of a stretch to go higher.
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I have a RB 09 VDB for you.You would just have to add the S.hehehheehhehe
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How's your 1914D?
Personally, I'd buy a cheap, but nice, SVDB and drop all that money on a killer 14D. They are MUCH more difficult to find and make a stronger Lincoln "center piece" than the SVDB IMO. You can find SVDB's all over, all day long....but you'll see the 14D is tough.
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I have a RB 09 VDB for you.You would just have to add the S.hehehheehhehe How much for labor for you to do it for me? LOL! Quote:
How's your 1914D? LOL - I have the no-14, no-D variety! That is food for thought Thad. |
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I have to consider the fact that I want to put a 1909-S VDB in my Dansco album. There are two important affects this has on my coin choice.
One is that I want it to match the other wheat cents, which are in the VF-XF range. Putting a higher grade (AU-MS) coin in there would throw off the look.
The Second is that I would feel a need to keep a high grade 1909-S VDB in an AirTite or the slab it was bought in, especially if it is full red. I know, I have said that I have never had problems with red cents going brown in my Dansco, but that is easy to say when those red cents came from circulation, not a thousand dollar (+) purchase!
My goal is to collect them. This is not an investment, so I am never concerned with resale. I want a coin that fits my collection, not my portfolio.
Your mileage may vary, so always collect what you want!
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I would go with the XF 09 S vdb. Maybe use the extra cash to pick up a 09 S or 14 D.
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Interesting. You guys are really making me think.
I don't think I would ever venture out on my own on something like this without consulting with you guys first - thank you for your valuable input.
A red one would stick out like a sore thumb, and I tend to agree with the airtite/slab analysis.
Sticking with the XF would be more consistent with my album and would also leave the possibility of the '14-D or '09-S. Hmmm.
I have seen the 4-way pictures for mintmarks on the '09-S VDB. If I were looking at raw coins, are there other diagnostics I could use to confirm authenticity? Were there only 4 dies for this coin?
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Thad is right. I have been looking at 09-S VDB's and 14-D for a while now. A nice XF/AU 14-D is harder to find than there 09-S VDB counterparts.
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i would go with a lower grade 09 svdb
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If I were looking at raw coins, are there other diagnostics I could use to confirm authenticity? Were there only 4 dies for this coin? Yes, 4 mint mark positions. The S should have parallel serrifs, and a die gouge in the upper loop. The middle leg of the "B" on the "VDB" should be slanted(ie not parallel to the upper and lower leg). With all this said, I would heavily heavily recommend only going with a certified piece. |
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