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Pillar of the Community
United States
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381427370539I have been always looking for a decent BU walker. How do you think this would grade? I have bought from this seller before; his pictures are all scanned, and he always refers to BU as "unused" I can see decent flow lines towards the right of the obverse, which shows luster even though the scan does not provide evidence of much luster. How'd I do?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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MS64 at the worst, possibly 65, slight carbon spot or light toning on obverse, I can see luster reverse despite the pictures. Fields remarkably clean, and coin looks to be mostly free of nicks and dings, okay but not exceptional strike.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks somewhat weak strike ms63/64 photos aren't the greatest.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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It would have been better off photographing this item out of the 2x2.
As it is, assessing for a grade higher than about MS62 is very difficult, not knowing if some of those tiny marks are just dust particles electrostatically attracted to the Mylar surface, or marks on the coin.
Although I am a fan of patination, I will have to admit that such patination could be hiding a few hairlines.
There are big changes in valuation in the higher grades, and so very accurate grading is essential. I guess this why the American market likes slabbing when it comes to selling.
Otherwise I am not keen on slabs.
Bit of a shame, because there is the possibility of letting a really nice coin go.
Could you get the seller to re photograph it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Auction ended last night, did you buy it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yep I bought it for $21.50 How do you think I did?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 Well if you bought it then I'm sorry for your loss. you said you always wanted a bu walker. It pains me to say that wasn't the one you wanted. At least you didn't pay through the nose for it. There are a lot of nice uncirculated WLH on e-bay for you to choose from. |
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Well, it's a good lesson to learn if it does come back circulated. I have bought things from this seller before and all his items that are labelled as unused truly are uncirculated, moreover, better than standard MS62ish BU.
T-BOP, do you have any evidence that this coin is circulated or cleaned or otherwise not Mint State?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think that's a nice buy at $21.50.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any other opinions? This is shipping out today.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It can go either way, AU-58 or MS-62. I think I see some mint bloom luster around the obverse center and reverse fields. Scans are inferior vs good photo's.
I have picked up a few walkers that looked washed up (scans) and were quite nice when in hand.
show us when you get it, still not bad for the price IMO.
Edited by RK55
10/20/2015 7:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm looking forward to you receiving the coin & posting better pix. Scans are bad & pix in 2x2's are bad. Not a great combo.  Edited by CopperCastle
10/20/2015 8:31 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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T-BOP, do you have any evidence that this coin is circulated or cleaned or otherwise not Mint State? probably the scans are throwing me off base. I really can't see from pics any mint luster on that coin. not much eye appeal. price you paid reflects on that unc. Walker. |
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United States
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I just got the walker today.
I see a little darkness on the high points of the walker; not sure if that is wear or just heavier bag markings
Back is slightly oxidized/toned; I don't really like the color.
Pics in a bit!
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Posted 10/19/2015 5:51 pm
