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United States
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I need a 1858 SL Flying eagle in XF to AU to complete the series (excluding 1856). I am looking at this coin on ebay, but honestly, I am not good at picking out problem FE just from photos. Does this coin look cleaned or any other problems? Normally, I don't buy coins with no returns, so I an indecisive about making him an offer. I appreciate any input. [eBayItem]261430533913[/eBayItem] Edited by beaglebailey
03/26/2014 2:42 pm
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United States
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I cant help you with the coin but I never worry about buying anything from ebay, even more so if you pay with paypal. "Seller did not specify a returns policy. You are covered by the ebay Money Back Guarantee if you received an item that is not as described in the listing." |
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I wouldn't buy based on those pictures.
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I don't think this coin is problem free. Mainly because I see a grainy surface and because the seller has gone out of his way to provide blurry pictures. Furthermore, the price is a bit high on this one. I know I can find, problem free 1858 and 1957 FE Cents at local dealers for $180 in AU. Look for slabbed examples I see a couple of ANACS AU-50 - AU-55's in the $230-$300 range that you could make offers on. If you're okay with an XF they are very plentiful.
Here's a couple you can check out:
www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=15468983
mobile.davidlawrence.com/inventory/viewitem.cfm/inventory/406391/inm/1858-Flying-Eagle-1c-PCGS-XF40-(Small-Letters)/snm/Flying-Eagle-Cents/gnm/Small-Cents/auc/806/lotid/1016775
mobile.davidlawrence.com/inventory/viewitem.cfm/inventory/406392/inm/1858-Flying-Eagle-1c-PCGS-XF45-(Small-Letters)/snm/Flying-Eagle-Cents/gnm/Small-Cents/auc/807/lotid/1017163
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Beaglebailey, you are taking a gamble. May I suggest buying from Rick Snow. I can not post his website because my computer is having a hicccup, lost my location bar?
Google "Eagle Eye Rare Coins".
I just picked up a nice IH cent but he is the number one guy for FE cents.
I have no relation to him nor trying to push his business.
Edited by bpoc1
03/26/2014 3:24 pm
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Edited by dsfreeworld
03/26/2014 3:56 pm
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United States
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Quote:
I know I can find, problem free 1858 and 1957 FE Cents at local dealers for $180 in AU.  The seller is expecting 'full retail' for a raw ~AU coin with unknowns that could be picked up slabbed for a similar price--or less. If you don't spot one on ebay right away--just wait, you'll find one.  Edited by DVCollector
03/26/2014 7:40 pm
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United States
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I have been burned before on an ebay coin that I could have sworn was not cleaned.  But after receiving it, I had no doubt that it was cleaned.  Didn't spend toooooo much money, but now I'm stuck with a cleaned coin.  In general, I think it is hard to tell from the photos and there is some risk especially for the money you are talking about. |
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United States
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Here's one you can have for $56.00 and clean it yourself if you want to go that way. Just saying. Ill tell you where it is if you want it.   |
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Yeah, I think deep down I knew the answer before I started this thread. The warning signs are there, bad pictures, no return policy, etc. I almost violated all my self-imposed rules that I had for purchasing on ebay I guess I was getting a little impatient looking to complete the series. Thanks for all your input. BTW, I had no intention in paying his asking price. My offer would have been considerably lower. |
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Mikey 07-I am not sure what you are implying by "here's one you can have for $56 and clean it yourself", but it sounds very demeaning. Why would I want to clean a coin?
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United States
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Sorry no disrespect intended. I meant anybody could do this instead of paying for a $200 cleaned coin. Also I can't afford a high grade example so if I wanted a decent one I would buy this for the price and send it to a guy I know who preserves coins. I never clean a coin to make it look better but I'm a guy who believes this particular coin is better off being touched up to preserve it. I think left alone in 20 or 30 years this coin could be horrible. Again no disrespect.
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03/26/2014 11:10 pm
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United States
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the coin in the ebay auction does not have original surfaces. in addition, it has a reverse misaligned die. some people would want that minor error, but it is less desirable on a high grade coin. |
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United States
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Mikey07nj-Thank you for replying back. On a forum like this, we don't have the luxury of observing facial expressions or body language. We only have the written word. It can become very easy to misinterpret a person's intent. I think this is the case here. This was just a misunderstanding and I now know that you meant me no disrespect. |
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