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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6514 Posts |
I decided to fill a long vacant hole in my collection. A 1909-S LWC. I watched ebay for a while and decided on one I liked in a PCGS slab VF-45 condition. I ran the ID number through their database... it seemed to check out. I put in what I thought was a low bid and low and behold no one else bid on it. This is my first slabbed coin purchase and I'm gun shy. The seller has great feedback and a 30 day money back guarantee. Before I receive it and free it from its holder I thought I'd get some trusted opinions. Here's the link to it. I paid $119.50. 254095567310 |
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Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
That's right around where quite a few ebay auctions have ended for an XF 45 1909-S 1C. One of the reasons why a lot of sellers have moved away from auctions there. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2843 Posts |
I know they feeling quite well. Last year, I bought roughly $10,000 in gold jewelry on ebay from auctions. I was able to sell it at a profit (in nearly every case) to a scrapper. In other words, I was able to get gold on ebay for considerably less than melt. (Some of the pieces had diamonds as well). Each time I won an auction, I had that nagging feeling that I was missing something. Eventually, I got more comfortable knowing that deals can be had on the bay. It also encouraged me to limit the amount of auctions and prefer BIN listings. |
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Moderator
 United States
54280 Posts |
It is a nice looking coin with a bit of "woody" going on. The seller has a good reputation. I would not worry about it, and just look forward to receiving your coin.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
you did ok with coin and price .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2520 Posts |
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Eventually, I got more comfortable knowing that deals can be had on the bay. It also encouraged me to limit the amount of auctions and prefer BIN listings.  I rarely bid anymore. Deals can be had with little risk if you (1) purchase what you are knowledgeable about & (2) choose your Seller wisely. Nice looking 09S. Bought mine from a LCS preinternet days when I was much less knowledgeable. (turned out it was cleaned) |
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Moderator
United States
54280 Posts |
For the record  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6514 Posts |
Thank you everyone. My anxiety is nil now and am just excited now to receive my coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3054 Posts |
I've bought from this seller. No worries. Great snag!
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Valued Member
Canada
288 Posts |
The seller is highly reputable. Congratulations on your purchase!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1339 Posts |
looks like you "done good"...price is sweet
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
I would say a "Well Played" is in order... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6514 Posts |
Thanks everyone. Excited.
Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Moderator
United States
187446 Posts |
Very nice! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1378 Posts |
Good price. I've bought from this dealer before. reputable. I'd keep it in the holder, but if you want to free it so be it.
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Posted 02/11/2019 10:19 am
