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New Member
United States
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Alright, I've been toying around with the idea of starting a Mercury dime short set of mint state coins as it seems like it'll be fun, rewarding, and somewhat affordable. I like the idea of collecting some full split bands in these years too. I guess my questions are: how much more should I expect to pay for full band coins(is there a set standard for these)? I understand that some dates may be very rare in FB but how about for dates where most were well-struck? Also, how much more should I expect to pay for slabbed dimes?(I expect that the prices in like say "Coinage" are unslabbed prices, is this right?) Is there a set price that one can automatically tack on to a coin for a slabbed(NGC or PCGS) example? I kind of like the idea of a slabbed collection, as I don't have any yet. LOL. I'll gladly accept any and all opinions. I'm learing so much, but there's SO much to learn. Thanks so much, everyone! -Dave Edited by marbledave
04/16/2007 01:11 am
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Valued Member
United States
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One of the monthy magazines, I think it might be Coin Prices or something like that will show values for the regular coins and seperate listings for FB and FSB. From what I've seen prices can vary widely because of a whole lot of different factors, I look at price guides for a baseline idea of where to start you could find unslabbed coins for more or less than that price as well as slabbed coins. I think you have to figure out what you are comfortable with spending and what qualities you expect the coin to have. Then wait until the right buy on the right coin comes along for you.
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Forum Mom
 United States
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I know that a little over a year ago, we sold some NGC MS66 FSB's in the 1940's for $30-$40. I think one or two went for $45-50.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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FSB Merc's can be very pricey ,, it really depends on the date and MM . I personally do not buy slabbed coins due to the inflated prices that are sought after for such coins ,, I also very rarely buy a Merc from ebay unless they have very good pictures of the bands,, Keep in mind that it takes a little more than just having a seperation in the bands to achieve FSB designation ,, the bands need to full !! this means rounded tops !! Metalman |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Perhaps a WWII short set would be afordable.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks everyone. Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to do...a WWII short set, one at a time. Thanks for everyones input. I'm still not sure about the slabbing, I'll just have to see what I find. I'll probably start through my local dealer and then buy there and at shows. I haven't bought anything off ebay in quite a while. Seems like its tougher and tougher to find deals on anything there, IMHO. You can't beat the selection though. -Dave |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Dave
Check the price of the 1945-P in MS-64 FSB Unless your better healed than I am ,, that one will be a tough coin to get to complete a full WW11 short set.
Metalman
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United States
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At one time I was trying to put together a short set (41-45) of ms65 FSB Mercury dimes. After acquiring a dozen or so of the more common dates I realized that the set wouldn't display very well because the slabs were different sizes and from different companies. I don't regret purchasing them (or any other coin in my collection), but if I were to start the set up again I would purchase a Capital Plastics holder and "slab" them in that. Metalman is right about that 45 with FSBs, it books for $23 in MS 65 and $8,000 in MS 65 FSB! |
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