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It doesn't look (quite) as nice the ebay pictures, but there's no doubt it's an extremely nice AU-58 example. The pictures on ebay were blown up and really make the tones and colors stand out. I think because in hand it's smaller, its features don't stand out as well. But there's no doubt when you inspect the coin that it is indeed choice for the grade. I took some pictures of my own, but my own pictures don't look as good as in hand. I use my wife's digital camera, and I can't get the lighting right. And when I do find just the right light my own hand and camera casts a shadow. Either that or I get a reflection off the slab. So here's the best a novice can do with a cheap cam and household lighting. Cheers!   Edited by USArmyParatrooper
06/22/2007 9:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As long as you're happy with your purchase, that's all that matters. It's a nice 3-legged.
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Moderator
 United States
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I'm glad that you waited to find the right one. This coin will be worth more to you because you took more time to find the right one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1952 Posts |
very nice as I said before you will enjoy your coin I am sure of that
Gary too
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
The picture is good enough to tell that it's a great coin!!
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Valued Member
United States
459 Posts |
Nice Buff Paratrooper! But why would you want one that only has 3 legs?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Nice Buff Paratrooper! But why would you want one that only has 3 legs?
I'm 90% sure that was a joke? :) Just in case it wasn't, it's a very popular error for that year/mint. |
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Forum Mom
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 This is a coin that you will enjoy for many years to come. Congratulations!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow! I feel stupid! I sold all my 3 legged Buffalo 5c for $1.00 each because they ONLY had 3 legs on the obverse!! Good to know though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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USArmyParatrooper: Nice coin. Try copying the picture from the ebay lot. Sometimes you can copy and paste it. Good luck. |
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Wow! I feel stupid! I sold all my 3 legged Buffalo 5c for $1.00 each because they ONLY had 3 legs on the obverse!! Good to know though.
OK I'm not sure if this was sarcastic or not but if it's true, you passed possibly up a couple thousand dollars. Andrew |
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GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! I'm done with Three-Legs! I'm going after an 09-S VDB and I will NOT be buying from this seller. Take a look at the picture. There's a gouge that I did not see at first. I brought it to my trusted dealer and he saw it right away. There's no way if the gouge was seen it would have graded 58. I just suck.  So here's a picture of the gouge, and below it their ebay photo where the light hits it perfectly (to hide it). I'm zero for two thus far. As much as I try to learn, be patient and careful, it seems I have a difficult time making smart buying choices. So it's going back tomorrow and my journey continues. I have some 09-S VDB's I'm looking at. But still, thanks for all the help and advice along the way! This website has been a God sent.   |
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Canada
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That sucks, although It could have been much, much worse. Like if it was fake or the gouge was really noticible. It really isn't that bad. I still like it!
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United States
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You're right, pattie. It really isn't that bad. Had I paid for AU-50 or 53 I would be OK with it. But I paid for what was supposed to be a superb 58. It's more of a hassle of returning it and the shipping fees.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe the gash has something to do with him loosing his leg :) ?
Is this coin slabbed? If so, by who ?
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Posted 06/22/2007 12:10 am
