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I'm looking through my local dealer's bargain box of wheat cents the other day and see this!!   When I get home, I compare it with one of my steel wheaties. Here's the reverse comparison.  Then, I get out my magnet. Doh!  Somebody out there was quite the prankster!  |
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United States
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Out of curiosity, would you have kept it for its rarity, or sold it to the highest bidder?  |
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 Canada
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That's a very interesting question. My first reaction was "I'd keep it, of course!" I have "found" a few coins that I might never have bought. My 1909-S IHC is an example. But thinking about it in concrete terms, if I could nearly pay off my mortgage with a single coin, then that's a no-brainer. So I'd sell for sure. My collection is nice and I'm proud of it, but I'm just not a player at that level. PS: This was a good test of my bargain-bin eyes. At least I have some assurance that I'd be able to spot the real deal if it ever came along! Edited by bibd
10/10/2012 5:16 pm
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 United States
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Ouch.  But deep down, you knew it.  |
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Canada
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Quote:But deep down, you knew it. True enough. |
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United States
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Out of curiosity, would you have kept it for its rarity, or sold it to the highest bidder? I think I would have to sell and take an early retirement, again, but this time for good. |
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Out of curiosity, would you have kept it for its rarity, or sold it to the highest bidder? If it was me Id keep it for a day or two and send it off to be graded and sell. Its just too big of a pay day to say no too. Unless you have millions and millions Its to much to keep. The only reason I can think to justify keeping it would be to sit on it for a while if you think the economy will improve to get a better price |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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bibd, it seems that your prankster has been through California too.  I found these guys in a 1000-count bag last week. |
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Canada
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Scotty: That's incredible! I'm a light wheat searcher, but I had still never expected to find one of these in the wild, let alone a dozen! Despite it being fake, that 1943 "Copper" is still one of my coolest curiosity finds.
I suspect there is a coin collector science teacher to blame in your case!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pretty interesting to hear so many being found. Too bad it wasn't the real one. If I found a real one, I would have kept it for a few months and then eventually have it graded and sold.
You have great eyes for spotting it though.
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The only reason I can think to justify keeping it would be to sit on it for a while if you think the economy will improve to get a better price I agree. Yes, a million dollars would be nice, but I do not need it. I would definitely be thinking of the long term. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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WOW Scotty...I don't think I've ever seen a plated 43 collection that large!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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....oh....do us a favor and destroy all those see we don't have to see noob posts about how they found a copper 43.  |
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United States
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....oh....do us a favor and destroy all those see we don't have to see noob posts about how they found a copper 43. Or at the very least make sure they are in a secure location. Definitely not a good idea for a pocket piece; would hate to see you accidentally spend one! |
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United States
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Nice conversation piece, I wouldn't mind having one.
If it was real, I'd be selling, no doubt.
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Posted 10/10/2012 5:14 pm
