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Thanks for the comments everyone. This is a note I haven't seen even at all the local shows around the state that I've attended. I found this one online at such a price that I couldn't pass up -- I had to jump on it when I saw it.
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United States
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I know that feeling wheatback, I've looked for a nice pokerchip at every show and dealer and always come up empty handed. I've seen more Technicolors at shows and dealers than the pokerchip.
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The problem is that if I ever did see a pokerchip at a show, it would probably be high grade and completely out of my price range. I got extremely lucky at the last show I went to and managed to find both a $5 "Porthole" and a $5 "Education Series" that were in rough enough shape that I could afford them, but most of what I see at these shows is great eye candy that I just can't afford.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Like the Bison, every Pokerchip I've seen seems to have a "Buy Me" sign on it.  |
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but most of what I see at these shows is great eye candy that I just can't afford. I'm worried that as I start to complete(ish) my modern US Notes collections that I will start to wander off towards those notes that you describe... I'll have to get a second job to support that habit! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Be patient. There are many opportunities (and a lot of enjoyment) in both large and small size notes. It's hard to be a hero anymore in large notes, but you can surely be a hero in the small note field. Edited by Coinfrog
12/04/2015 7:16 pm
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The problem is that if I ever did see a pokerchip at a show, it would probably be high grade and completely out of my price range. I got extremely lucky at the last show I went to and managed to find both a $5 "Porthole" and a $5 "Education Series" that were in rough enough shape that I could afford them, but most of what I see at these shows is great eye candy that I just can't afford. This is the exact reason why I ended up with this note. If you're lucky to come across one at a show, they're all VF and up and will run you $2000 plus. I'll just have to settle with a lower grade for now. (Probably won't ever get one in higher grade  ) |
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I just noticed my 1923 $1 note I shipped off for grading was finally updated, it's coming back a 64ppq. I'm thinking The other 2 notes in the series won't be that high of a grade when I finally track them down.  |
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United States
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Nice, Dave! I wish my $1 1923 (one posted in the original post) had graded UNC, but it's stuck in a AU55 holder for some reason. I've considered getting it regraded because it is easily a gem in my opinion.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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WheatBack - I wouldn't spend the money. Look at my star on page 1 of this thread - same holder. I was convinced it was Unc and resubmitted but same result.
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Bedrock of the Community
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PS - Great serial # here!
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I would agree with your thoughts on that note wheatback. It definitely looks nicer than the grade it was given. I have 2 or 3 more $1 notes in the safe that are as nice as the one I sent in. I wasn't even planning on getting it graded as they are fairly common and don't really get pricey, but I had a free grading certificate. I was actually very surprised it did grade that as I thought it would have been in the 55 range. It's making me rethink some of the notes I haven't sent in. I guess I'm tougher on grading than I need to be.
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Bedrock of the Community
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With respect, I think it is completely impossible to grade a high-end note from a scan, particularly in a holder. The best you can do is judge the centering, and that's about it.
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You are right coinfrog, but seeing many notes over the years you can get an idea of what the note "should" grade around. I think wheatbacks note looks as good as this one (that came in this morning). Like I posted earlier I definitely wouldn't have put this note at a 64.  |
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Just curious - tell me why you expected a 55.  |
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Posted 12/04/2015 07:39 am
