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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have a friend that has asked me to buy his AG/G Seated
dollar. I think it is a 1871.
I don't really need this coin, but I am thinking of
buying it just to help the guy out.
I am curious if other collectors buy coin like this?
He is asking $100
In my mind I think about buying coins like this, in case
I meet someone that is looking to just fill that hole.
But then I really don't sell that many coins, and they end
up sitting in a box.
Any opinions welcome
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pics? I might be interested in buying it, as long as it's not too beat up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1512 Posts |
Also, I am assuming you could verify weight and do a ring test, etc. for me?
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
I did weigh it the other day .. I think it was 25.5 grams
And put it on a electronic tester that verified it was 90%
silver.
I was not really trying to sell it on here ... because I know this section is not the right one for selling.
Of course if there was interest, I might buy it to sell
here.
I can try to get a picture ..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1512 Posts |
I didn't even think about that. PM Sent!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
650 Posts |
Yes I'd buy that in a heart beat. That's the last coin I need in my 7070 type album. I have plenty of lower grade hole fillers in the album, so it would feel right at home. ;)
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Pillar of the Community
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GR58, what is your "electronic tester?" Personally, I would be interested in buying an uncleaned, undamaged well worn Seated dollar at ~$100. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pics would be cool. And I am sure there are many here (as we can see) that would love buying it. At that price, I would too possibly!
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Ahem... Buy / Sell / Trade RulesQuote:
I was not really trying to sell it on here ... because I know this section is not the right one for selling. I am glad someone understands.  As for my opinion on the original topic... The Trade dollar and two Seated Liberty dollars are all I lack for the 7070. I want them to be a little better than the typical coin in my album. Given the higher average starting prices, jumping up in grade is not much more. $100 seems like a good deal and one I would consider, assuming the coin is a non-details (problem free) AG/G. Even if you do not like/need/want it, you could probably make a decent bit off of the flip. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cull Seated dollars used to sell for $100 but not anymore. It could fill a place in an album, or a belt buckle, or a pocket (without a hole). "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This YN would also be interested!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sounds OK if it's an undamaged piece, especially if you want to help the guy out.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Low grade hole fillers are not bad at all but I would almost never recommend specifically buying a problem coin(damaged, harshly cleaned, etc) as a hole filler. Most low grade type coins are fairly liquid but the market for problem coins can be a bit more difficult and you will probably take a loss on it when reselling after an upgrade. $100 for a AG/G Seated dollar with honest wear is always a good buy IMO  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For $100...yes I definitely would.
I am hoping to fill that spot in the future with a little better than AG-G but I would still buy it and use it for a trade if I end up buying it from the dealer I purchase most of my coins from. If not it would still make a good trade for "something" or take the sting out of a pricey coin.
Edited by Coinfusion
01/06/2016 11:38 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Normally I would not advocate purchasing hole fillers but a Seated dollar for $100? Yep I'd do it in a heartbeat. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The owner sent me some pictures, I think taken with a cell phone.   |
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Posted 01/06/2016 1:07 pm
