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It's an "ok" set if you want to just put a date set together. It has some of the harder dates,1869, 1871, 1872 etc.But it appears most are not problem free. If your goal is to be a nicer set together, say VF+ or even F+, then pass. If you are just interested in checking of your collection of Indian cents, then I would say my max would be a few hundred dollars. For the coins you will keep, you probably can get nicer examples individually for around that much. |
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From those pics, it's nearly impossible to assess grades of the semi-keys/scarcer dates like that 64-L--AG at best.
It would be far better to spend a few hours at a coin show and hand-pick the coins you want.
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With the three FEC's their not cheap, any grade. This could be a good deal for less than $200. But ebay crazies will buy higher. Hope other members chime in to help. I'm hoping for a good deal for you. |
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Ok, I should clarify, a date set is all I'm looking for. I like problem free coins, but they don't have to be any better than G condition. Just to give some idea, I'm thinking a maximum of $300.
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10/24/2014 4:35 pm
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As DV stated, Quote:
From those pics, it's nearly impossible to assess grades of the semi-keys/scarcer dates like that 64-L--AG at best.  Looks like it is up to you Edweather. Either way, good for you.  |
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Why just a date set?.....only 2 branch mint coins '08s and '09s......
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I think the bid is already getting very near top end. With the standards you are stating I would not go above $200 on a dare. I doubt if the 1864 L is an L, it could be but on a set like this I will always expect the L is not there. I would not bid more than $4 per coin. But that is just me.
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Pick them individually. You will have WAY more fun! imho
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There are some serious problem coins in that set. The early ones pre-1880 are low grade and *everything* is hard to see in those photos. Selling sets like that is a familiar way for a dealer to offload culls. A hand chosen set would be competitive in price and soooo much more meaningful. Nothing there is rare.
There is not a coin in that set that I can't pick up locally in equal or better condition for $2 or (often) less.
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Selling sets like that is a familiar way for a dealer to offload culls. And I wouldn't be surprised if someone bottom-feeds coin shows, assembles these sets, and eBays them for profit. There's too much overbidding going on just to "win" something--and lose your money. |
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I would put them together piece by piece. It's more fun and you know what you're getting. I agree with Amida.
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The feedback is much appreciated. Won't buy anything raw of value without posting here first. Unfortunately don't have much time to visit coin shows. I do attempt to minimize risk when buying online by doing my homework. So far so good. Agree that the semi-key dates look pretty messed up. Could probably snag a few good coins from the set and sell the rest and come out ok, but not paying more than $200. Have added IHCs to my "want list." So far I only have a 1902 well worn. Thanks again.
edit: The snipers took it up to $245 in the last seconds...I passed.
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10/25/2014 12:26 am
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edit: The snipers took it up to $245 in the last seconds...I passed. Good call  swcoin.ecrater.com
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You can also buy them one small group at time instead of one at a time. Often an auction will contain 5 or 6 or 10 or 12 IHCs in one auction. Buying one at a time of low grade would be too tedious. Look for the word lot, collection, or group in the title
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