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Valued Member
United States
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I just finished reading my current issue of CoinAge and was surprised to see an offer by Mike Fuljenz on the back cover, which is only good until 1-22-16. They're offering NGC-slabbed, MS-65, Franklin halves, for $29.95. There's a limit of three per address at this price, and they pick the dates. You can find the offer at UniversalCoin.com. You'll need to look carefully, as the offer doesn't jump right out at you, but it's there if you are interested. If you call in an order you may need a vault verification code - UCOAGFLO116. Jack |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
624 Posts |
Agreed. They sometimes say limit 3 to make you feel like it is a better deal than it is. Often tricks you into buying 3 instead of just 1. Psychology and Business are a tricky combination.
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Valued Member
 United States
392 Posts |
That is true, and I only bought one. However, If I have the opportunity to purchase similar items from either ebay, or a company like Universal (who has a reputation to live up to), my personal choice would be the latter. The $5 difference in the lowest ebay BIN price of $25 makes zero difference to me. According to my Mega RedBook (which I know inflates values) there isn't an MS-65 Franklin worth less than $40. Peace of mind and national recognition of the company is worth the extra cost to me. With my meager budget, I need to minimize risk when I can. Although I use ebay, it just isn't a particularly trusted source for me. Every time I've made an ebay purchase, I worry until it's in my hand, and I know all is well. Just my opinion. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Three is probably the normal limit one would impose upon oneself if the offer was unlimited.
The mints do this sort of stuff all the time when offering new product to their customers.
Funny it is how the dealers are always able to buy an unlimited number from the Mint for re sale. Put the ultimate customer last.
Normal marketing strategy.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As with any advertising source, ebay or CoinAge or Numismatic News or any other - the seller is more important that the source. In fact, most of the sellers in any of the quality numismatic magazines or newspapers probably sells on ebay, too. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote: The $5 difference in the lowest ebay BIN price of $25 makes zero difference to me. I see where you're coming from, but I'd rather win an auction at 14.05 shipped for a specific slabbed coin than pay 29.99 for an unknown date/mm sight unseen. YMMV. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have never bought off universalcoin.com bought have bought numerous stuff off its sister site 1stamericanreserve.com and always had a positive experience... They also set up at NRA conventions and sell there... I think at one time they had them for $23 if I'm not mistaken and I contemplated about buying one...
But what I like most about this company and doing business with them is its support of our 2nd Amendment rights and they have ads in all NRA magazines....
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
ArrowsandRays - That's the truth!  The best of all worlds is winning a great coin, at a great price. |
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
I didn't know about their support of the NRA. That's a plus for sure. With regard to "sight unseen", I have bought coins on ebay, and the one received was a completely different coin. I suppose buying a slabbed coin would take most of that risk away (registry numbers, etc). I know ebay guarantees with buyer protection but it's a long and drawn out process I'd rather avoid. Don't misunderstand, I buy most of my coins from ebay. I have no LCS, and there are no (geographically close) shows/clubs in my area. I weighed both options and, this time, I went with a well-known dealer. I don't buy slabbed coins. It's just not where I collect. A common date Franklin half, for me, will be a fine example. If I was trying to put together a registry set, it wouldn't make any sense at all. I would not worry about an MS-65 Half from Universal Coin. It will be an excellent coin with, potentially, only microscopic abrasion or contact marks, and full luster. If not, it won't take me 60 days to get a refund. Finally, it was never my intention to disparage ebay, or to promote Universal Coin. I saw a numismatic opportunity and shared it with others. That's all I meant to do. If it isn't interesting to you, for Heaven's sake, pass on it. Jack |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMO, if you buy a MS65 from them then that is exactly what you are going to get... I highly doubt that someone as highly accredited as Mike Fuljenz is is going to jeopardize his reputation on coins that don't meet the grade assigned... I would feel very comfortable buying a coin from his company sight unseen and not bat an eye at it...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I highly doubt that someone as highly accredited as Mike Fuljenz is is going to jeopardize his reputation on coins that don't meet the grade assigned. Since it's an NGC slabbed coin, the grade is what is, no matter who is selling it. I'm just saying I'd rather pay 14.05 for a coin with a date and mm I've selected, than 29.99 for a random date and mm. YMMV |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I see where you're coming from, but I'd rather win an auction at 14.05 shipped for a specific slabbed coin than pay 29.99 for an unknown date/mm sight unseen.
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