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I received the coin today. It is a proof, but looks to have been dipped or lightly cleaned at some point. still ok for $113. I don't see the die chip in the bottom of the 8, but it does have the die lines under the chin and weak "IM" of dime. What are the members thoughts? I am thinking PF-58-60? better? worse? Thanks for your opinions!! RK     Edited by RK55
11/04/2016 5:19 pm
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that seems to be carbon damage on the back from the sulfide being stripped during an over dip of the coin. shame. if it were me, I would get the $113 back and spend another $70 for this as its a legit and MUCH better option for really not much more. why own a $113 problem? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1876-Seated...AOSwImRYEVX6 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Good advice. |
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It looks like it would grade less than PF-60, if it grades in the first place. Why return it? If you are unhappy with it, list it on ebay with better pictures and correctly attributed. You would get a lot more money that way. |
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Quote:Why return it? If you are unhappy with it, list it on ebay with better pictures and correctly attributed. You would get a lot more money that way. Maybe but it might sit for 6 months. Problem coins are problem coins and this is not exactly a good way to hold $113 for a POTENTIAL return over who knows what amount of time versus the guarantee of money back now, no problems. And he won't miss out on that NGC MS62 which is gorgeous. |
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I will probably keep it, not in love with Seated dimes but at least I have a proof even if it has some problems. I could flip it and get my $ back but at least it is what I thought it was, and I knew the surfaces were questionable. The MS62 Seated NGC dime looks ok, but no interest here. Thanks for the opinions it is much appreciated! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Why keep something you don't really like just to have an example?  Not a good collecting strategy. |
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Congrats on the pick! Well done.
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Rest in Peace
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Gotta agree with the Frog. Every time you see it, you will see a problem.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I guess there are two sides to every coin ...  I understand having a example of a proof Seated dime for a little over $100. I also believe this coin could be graded by ANACS and be sold for more than $113 .... I do try to understand the logic of high end high grade ..problem free coin collectors. But all coins need homes ....,  |
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Thank you for posting your photos of the coin for all of us to see.
Had I won it I'm not sure what I'd do.
It is a proof, impaired though it be, and a nice addition to a collection.
On the other hand, could you do something else with the money?
Paul Bulgerin
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I think that GR will do what makes him feel most comfortable and as it should be. I offered my POV on what I might do in this specific circumstance and we all have our own approach to this. Seeing both sides of the discussion and all aspects of "collector thought" is healthy for all of us and kudos to the CCF for existing. I own problem coins as well in several examples that if not for their issues, although attainable financially on some days, would not be coins that I would have purchased. The fact I obtained them for 25% of their problem free FMV make the problems they do have easier to digest visually. Not to hijack GR's thread, but case in point x2 (maybe we can inspire Moe to create "Days of Problem Coins by Type):    |
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Maybe but it might sit for 6 months. Problem coins are problem coins and this is not exactly a good way to hold $113 for a POTENTIAL return over who knows what amount of time versus the guarantee of money back now, no problems. And he won't miss out on that NGC MS62 which is gorgeous. List it as a no reserve auction starting at $0.99. Bidders go crazy for rare problem coins. This is always how I list problem coins on ebay, making sure to point out the problems very clearly. I am always surprised by how much they go for. |
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Its a nice looking problem coin IMO. I'd take TypeCoin suggestion and relist it on ebay and let it ride. |
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