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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Before passing judgement on the coin, please keep in mind that I only collect Morgans to "fill the holes". They are not the emphasis of my collection. I purchased this coin on ebay and I'd say its a solid AG. However, when I took it out of the flip, I noticed that it's bent. Not a lot, but enough to not let it sit flat. It wasn't very expensive, but I did pay decent money based on the grade. Chances are that I could find another hole filler at that price, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. So should I keep it, send it back, ask for a partial refund? For what it is, and what I paid, did I do ok? http://cgi.ebay.com/171643930202 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm kind of like you in that I like low grade circulated coins. Not quite hole fillers, because I don't like problem coins. If you have problem coins as hole fillers, then a slight bend IMHO is the same as other 'problems' and I'd keep it if happy with the price. OTOH, if you don't like problem coins, then just return it, I would. Hope this helps.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4691 Posts |
I would send it back. I don't consider culls as hole fillers, but that's just me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
Just a question, when a coin is bent, is there any way to unbend it without damaging it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
I would send it back for 2 reasons:
1: That is what I would pay for a problem free 1893 in that condition.
2: The item he described was incorrect. I wouldn't have placed a bid in the first place if he said it was bent.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
937 Posts |
with practice you can do it with very little damage. The first time you try you should expect to make a mess of it. It is not unlike working with any metal. It will always be a details graded coin though.
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Moderator
 United States
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Just a question, when a coin is bent, is there any way to unbend it without damaging it? Maybe. Probably, at least well enough to probably get a coin this worn into a righteous slab. The better the grade, the less likely you are to do it undetectably. As to the rest of it, consider Nickel Guy's answer as my own. |
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United States
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That is a great deal for that date cull or not. I would deal with it and keep it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
17921 Posts |
When I was in the States last Autumn I was looking for an 1893 dollar (any mintmark) for my Morgan date set, and I didn't see any for as low as $69. I'd say this was a good buy even if slightly bent.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
593 Posts |
I would keep it $69 is not a bad price even with a bend if nothing else you should be able to make your money back later should you want to upgrade. Perhaps there is a safe way to unbend it I will let others offer ideas
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's way too much money for a bent coin, I would be mad and demand a return, but that's just me. I collected problem coins as a young man because I couldn't afford anything else. Now I avoid problem coins at all costs because many of my old problem coins don't even find a place in my collection these days. You'll regret "filling holes" further on down the road. Just my opinion.
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United States
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Unbending it would involve considerable skill, beyond someone trying for the first time. This may not be a bad deal at the price, and all coins deserve conservation, but it would be tough to get rid of once in your hand. Very little demand.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I hate problem coins. especially if they are bent. if it was me ,I would return it. the problem is you already removed it from the 2x2 holder. e-mail the seller and see what he can do for you. but don't expect too much. |
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United States
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I would return it immediately.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you like it keep it.
I've straightened slightly bent coins out by placing them between two 2x4's and gently tapping the wood with a hammer. It is a slow and delicate process but it works for me. (You cannot hit them with a sledge hammer and expect good results.)
If you have apprehensions with the coin contact the Seller ASAP and let him know you are returning it.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I decided to keep it and I was able to straighten it. It is NOT an easy process. I didn't use a hammer. I bent it by hand. Not for the faint of heart as it takes quite a few tries to get it right, and along the way, it may end up worse. The tricky part is not only knowing which edges are up, but along which axis it's bent. Think of it like a pringles chip. It will rock when laid on either side. But bend it one way and you have a flat chip; the other way and you have a cup. For something like a silver dollar it does not take much force at all.
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