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OldSkoolMadSkilz Pillar of the Community United States 2077 Posts	Posted 03/28/2013 12:31 pm I was wondering what weight other members give to the scarcity of certain varieties as it pertains to the value. Here's an example. I just picked up an 1829 N-4 in decent shape on ebay for $19. If it were an N-9, everybody and their brother would have been on it and it would have gone for at least 3 times as much. They are both R4, but I think N-4 is just a tad more scarce. The N-4 was listed as just an 1829, not specifically N-4. So is it just the varieties that scarce AND are varieties listed in the RedBook that command a higher price? Personally, I seek out the scarcer coins (R4 and up), but is it just me and say 10 other people who give the scarcity any merit? Report this Post to the Staff

cipster Pillar of the Community United States 2362 Posts	Posted 03/28/2013 5:53 pm I pay attention to the variety when I'm considering a purchase but in most cases where the coin is below R4 I won't consider paying more for the rarity. However, I do think there's a good number of collectors that are really into collecting varieties. The only exception to my rule is when the variety makes a big difference to me. I had a couple of 1795 large cents in my collection that were S76b plain edge but I really wanted to add a lettered edge thick planchet S73 variety R5. I paid dearly for it, but the variety made the difference and I was happy with the purchase. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Edited by cipster 03/28/2013 5:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 03/29/2013 07:21 am Scarcity is important but popularity also drives the price on varieties. A popular variety can be high priced even if it's relatively common. Typically a scarce variety does not bring a significant premium unless it is as an R-5. I admit to being a sucker for the rare varieties though. Report this Post to the Staff
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