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New Member
United States
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I love the design. Just looking for a basic entry level buy. I want a PCGS or NGC graded coin with an MS level rating.
I'm fine buying online, but would like your recommendations for an honest online dealer with an honest, reasonable price.
Any recommendations on good years? Or years to avoid?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Just get a common date in MS60 or above. There are plenty of them around, so take your time.
I would prefer to see a batch of them, so I could pick out the one of my own preference, price vs. condition.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Since youre buying certified just watch ebay auctions and strike when the time is right. I've gotten may of my best deals on ebay |
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 United States
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Be price-aware - do your due diligence - but include Gainesville Coins in your list of places to look. Their prices for "random in this grade" coins aren't bad at all, especially in the upper grades. We like them here at CCF.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Prices from MS-60 to MS-64 don't change much. Numismedia has common dates at $2,060 in MS-60 and $2,210 in MS-64. Since you are looking to spend at least $2,000 I would suggest shelling out an extra $150 for a coin in nearly Gem condition.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can get common date ms62-63 for a bit over 2k
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I am not keen on slabbed coins. Never was.
Nevertheless, because gold is so soft, protection is vital.
The same can be achieved with an acryllic screw capsule. That also allows the coin to be handled.
I have a British gold 1937 George V1 Five Pounds protected in this way.
5501 proofs only were made of this coin, and it is difficult to find these without minor rim damage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you can get a slabbed one for the same price as a raw one get slabbed. Coin is protected, guaranteed authentic, and easier to sell later in the future.
Edited by mkman123
09/10/2012 11:59 pm
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Moderator
United States
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Referencing the above comments, and why I recommended Gainesville Coins: They're selling common-date slabbed MS65's for $2234. Very few Heritage results match this price.
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Valued Member
United States
461 Posts |
Man when I first started collecting more than a decade ago I was always thinking about getting a Saint Gaudens but they were $300-400 for an ms grade coin so I never bought one. I did $2.50 and $5 indians instead, now at over $2000 for one I just never see myself owning one.
Good luck finding a nice one, it is such a beautiful coin and a very nice coin to own.
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Moderator
United States
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I once owned a 1910-S. Such a beautiful coin, in any grade for that matter. I do recommend a certified example. You accidently drop this heavy gold coin on hard ground, you'll be in a world of hurt. Ssuper's recommendation looks really good. Let us know how goes it :-)
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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or save yourself $500 and buy a 1 OZt 2012 Gold US Mint coin from a broker at slightly above spot so your not overpaying so much for gold...you can parlay the savings into a couple of other collectible coins for your collection..just my HO.
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Valued Member
United States
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I think buying graded Saints is a good way to go. Look for MS63 or better as there is little premium for quality. If gold goes up, Saint values will go up. If gold goes down, Saints value will go down but not as much as one ounce bullions coins. Plus they are prettier and more historic!
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New Member
 United States
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I'm tempted to take SsuperDdave's recommendation about Gainsville Coin and the MS65 random date at $2234. I'm not sure exactly how the "random date" thing works, though. I'm thinking that what will happen is they'll pick what they consider their least valuable among their ms65 coins and send it to me. Can I get messed up in any way or this a pretty safe proposition with them that I'll get pretty much what I'm paying for?
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Moderator
United States
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I'm not sure exactly how the "random date" thing works, though. I'm thinking that what will happen is they'll pick what they consider their least valuable among their ms65 coins and send it to me. Can I get messed up in any way or this a pretty safe proposition with them that I'll get pretty much what I'm paying for? You'll get exactly what you're paying for, but they'll be picking from a pretty large loose inventory of coins which meet the criteria they advertise. Many common St Gaudens dates are of value directly connected to grade and melt, and have very similar values at retail. We've done business with them, I've done business with them, they advertise here and are recommended without reservation. If you're considering a lesser sum, here's one that looks to be a pretty good deal at the grade: http://www.mullencoins.com/gold-coi...gaudens-goldAgain, a dealer I can recommend. He has a '24 at the same price, and both undercut Gainesville's "generic" offer. |
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Posted 09/10/2012 10:12 pm
