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No reverse image afforded ... only this obverse shot, which I have enlarged significantly. I didn't want to spend big money on this issue. I think the best specimens are ugly. The lettering on the shield looks like a 2 year old did it. But ..... the 7070 requires one. I found this VF example on ebay for 65 dollars delivered. If I trip over a better one for cheap, I'll probably buy it ... but this it "it" for now. I'll post pics when I get it ... so we can all get a chuckle when it has a big gob of solder on the reverse (hope not) Chance  Edited by Chancellor Sutler
08/12/2012 11:01 pm
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Not to be critical, but you purchased with no reverse pics on the listing?  |
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Sure ... If I have a problem, I'll either resolve it with the seller, or I'll file a claim through the "buyer protection" program. I've not had any problems working with sellers. I do lots of things that more cynical folks wouldn't do. I don't come out of it with the brown end of the stick nearly as often as you might imagine. Just to clarify .. I wouldn't do this on a high dollar coin, but we're talking about 60 dollars here, not a thousand. I can take a sucker punch once in awhile ... and sometimes I buy Morgan dollars for 6.50 each. It all works out well enough for me. I'm not averse to doing something crazy ... but try to avoid doing things that are truly stupid. Chance Edited by Chancellor Sutler
08/12/2012 11:54 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I don't know what to say about buying a coin with this kind of photo. I really hope you get lucky with this one.
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With no photo of the reverse, did the seller specifically say it didn't have a mint mark? Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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No, its listed as an 1875-S. I gave you the link to the auction. The lowest price for an 1875-S on ebay right now ... is 3 times the price I paid. I actually offered 50 dollars, and the seller countered with 60. Postage was 5 dollars. I think it's behind the money enough to be given a little slack. I expect no surprises with he reverse. I've bought from this seller before. His feedback is 100 percent. I don't consider this "high stakes poker". Take a look at what 60 dollars will get you in a 20 cent piece. Chance Edited by Chancellor Sutler
08/13/2012 02:42 am
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QUOTE: Generally, I've done pretty well buying from crappy pictures. Chancellor, I too have done quite well from pictures that weren't the best. Sometimes the best deals happen like that. I recently bought an 1852 Large Cent at VF $$$ and the TPG graded at MS-60. Edited by Dave H
08/13/2012 07:03 am
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Chance,
Congratulations on filling a very difficult hole in the 7070! I like your attitude. I actually think there's entertainment value in your calculated risk approach, driving your net "price" even lower than $65. :) Anyway, physically filling that hole should provide a great feeling. Thanks for posting and provide an update when you can.
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For $65 I think it is worth the calculated risk taken. By blowing up the picture, it appears there is some Liberty still visible. If that is the case and there are no other major problems with the coin, then you got a steal.
This auction has many of the attributes of a "deal" - 100% feedback, relatively low feedback (260), so not a "pro" seller, and the amateur picture. Only risk is the No Returns, but sounds like you are ok with that.
Hope it is a total score when it arrives!
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It's all a matter of perspective, really. A smoker pays near that for a carton of cigarettes now ... or to borrow a phrase from a seller who I now know how to exclude from my searches ... "same as 5 pizzas".
Cigarettes give nothing in return if you're lucky. Pizzas ... well, you know what happens to pizzas. No return on that investment.
I don't see how it could be worth "less" than what I paid for it.
Chance
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I'm placing bets that the back is smooth except for the ghost image of an eagle.
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I'll take some of that action, jpo. Quite a bit, actually.
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Looks like we have lots of gamblers here.
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My kids bought me the 20¢ piece that's in my 7070 album so its one of the coins that I never plan on selling. I was told recently that it is a rarer variety but not sure which one right now but this is it   |
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I do lots of things that more cynical folks wouldn't do. I don't come out of it with the brown end of the stick nearly as often as you might imagine. i agree. Some of my best coins came off pics that I knew would be more than what the pic was showing. I love scans more than anything. You buy enough coins on ebay from scan photos and you know when you have a gem coming. Most people see the worst in scans, i.e, finer hairline marks, surface issues etc... but when you get the coin in hand, you realize that the patina and condition of the surface are not anywhere near what you saw in the scan photo and you do a double take wondering if they sent you the wrong coin (in your favor). I have plenty of experience with this. anyhoo, great Twenty Cent Piece, enjoy it... |
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