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Pillar of the Community
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I already don't like this seeing as RedBook puts an 1857 VF-20 Large date at 125$, now maybe prices have changed significantly since this, but 75$ more and what I agree looks like a partial hole? I would pass. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not my area, but a hole is a hole.
If you don't like the coin today you will NEVER like it.
Sad, as the coin is otherwise nice.
PASS!
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Even as a Large Date, that isn't better than a $70 coin. Be thankful he didn't accept your offer, and better your pricing/grading skills for the future. You nearly threw a bunch of money out the window here.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 This coin is not worth your bid. Both sides are defaced/damaged and the coin appears cleaned. |
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As usual great feedback from all.Now where do I spend my $150.00/200.00 for a nice 1857?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMHO, the offer to buy for $145 was overly generous. That does look like a hole/dig, and the reverse scratches are equally bad. The seller probably paid too much for the piece when he bought it. A nice VF-XF will likely cost $200. A dealer paid me $250 for a pleasing XF-45 last year. The catalog values are low. I'd buy problem-free F-VF 1857's all day long for $70 a pop !!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like you dodged a bullet, don't give up.
Be patient..
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Pillar of the Community
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I bought a vf 35 small date earlier this year for $125 Here is a pic to compare.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Be patient, you'll find one.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
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That $125 piece was a great deal, jerryc39!
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I thought so too. Could not believe it was a buy it now price also.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I don't think it is an attempted hole, just a bad hit. But combined with the heavy scratches on the back, the weak areas and what looks like some other damage down by the date I think $145 was too high as well. $100 maybe but no more.
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Valued Member
United States
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jerryc where did you buy it? And is it for sale?'o)
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I bought it from a shop on e-bay actually. As for being for sale I suppose all coins are for sale at the right price! :)
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Posted 06/14/2014 2:12 pm
