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Well it seems my last remaining coin I need to complete my Lincoln Penny set is the 1909S VDB. Does anyone out there know where I can go to get a great deal on one? Sorry that my earlier post did not meet with the governing bodies regulations. I am aware this is a forum and not a selling portion. |
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Valued Member
United States
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ah, the thrill of the hunt - ebay for starters, most coin shops will charge retail + so a private collector probably least expensive way to go. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Really depends on what grade you are looking for. There are some exceptional AU58's that anybody would be hard pressed to determine if it was truly an AU or an MS coin. This is what I would search for.
I found an MS63BN (missed the delivery today) priced very well. But, these are few and far between.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Ebays good, can be pricey for those. I've seen a few listed on some members ecrater sites here as well.
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Valued Member
United States
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I got mine from a coin store/dealer this summer. They had slabbed ones at a premium, but also had just gotten this one in from someone who inherited it and just wanted the cash. It had been cleaned so I got a deal on it at $500, but it's still a great coin in VG condition, plus it completed my set. I only say this because if you want a good deal on one it's still worth visiting the shops every so often - they get all kinds of stuff in. Be careful and do your research if you're going to look on the internet though, there are alot of fakes out there. Happy hunting!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Well it seems my last remaining coin I need to complete my Lincoln Penny set is the 1909S VDB. Does anyone out there know where I can go to get a great deal on one? Ah...you and hundreds other people.  There are plenty out there , it just depends , as others have said, what grade/price you want. Several hundreds to several thousands I have gotten several nice coins from Great Collections and Proxibid. |
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 United States
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I highly recommend buying this one in person, preferably in a top tier slab. Yes, there are a lot of them for sale on ebay, but I would not be comfortable doing so unless it was from a reputable and established coin dealer. |
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The points raised here are all perfect and true. My worry is that I am a Canadian and we do not have lots of coin dealers that trade in US coins. Oh well, I will just have to make great friends with someone on here and buy one through them at their local dealer. Thanks for all the advise, I will keep searching and yes, am very weary of the fakes. |
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United States
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Learn, learn, and learn some more. You are in the best online community for that. At some point, you may be comfortable enough with your knowledge to buy one on ebay. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with jbuck 100%.
Be aware, this is probably the most faked coin ever....and that includes fake PCGS (and other) slabs. This is likely the most important purchase you'll make for your Lincoln set and you should do it in person from a reputable source. Not sure how far you are from the border, but it might be worthwhile to make a road trip to a US dealer or coin show. EVERY show I attend has multiples of these. Know the "going prices", bring cash and be ready to buy.
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United States
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I doubt that there is such a thing as "a great deal" on this coin. The demand far outstrips the supply, so there is no reason for sellers to offer a deal, since they know there are more than enough people willing to pay a lot of money just to fill in that hole.
Your best bet for any kind of a "deal" is to get to know a dealer or private collector personally. I'm a musician, and the best way to get a deal on an expensive musical instrument is to get to know other musicians who play that instrument personally. Sooner or later they have or know of an extra instrument someone is trying to sell for a quick buck. Or if they know there's a specific instrument you want and they have one or get one, they'll offer it to you at a discounted price simply because they know you and want to help you. I imagine it can work the same with a coin.
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11/29/2012 6:35 pm
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Posted 11/28/2012 4:13 pm
