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Pillar of the Community
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Poll Question
Part of his collection is being actioned off soon. Looking at some I'm interested in I noticed they already command a premium.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm not sure they deserve a premium, but I've no doubt they'll usually command one.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Depends on the coin. The high end guys don't care, lower range stuff will very likely have one in an auction like that though
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There a few coins that can identified by their pedigree, but, coins should be valued by their own merit...not previous possessors.
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Moderator
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Whether or not we feel they deserve the premium is likely irrelevant. There are always going to be people who will pay the premium because they see value in the provenance.
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Moderator
United States
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I will pay a premium for a coin Eric Newman felt worth owning. My opinion should not inform yours. Unless you're bidding against me.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Rest in Peace
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You mean ones like this?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I know Alfred E. Newman, but who is Eric Newman and why might someone be interested in coins he previously owned?
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Rest in Peace
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Oriole, he's a dead dude, what happens to your collections when your grubby relatives get hold of it. Smart ones market it well.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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The coins he chose were superior examples with exceptional eye appeal more times than not.
Those coins can easily deserve a premium, regardless of previous ownership.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
655 Posts |
I would pay the extra, provided it's noted on the slab. On future resales, it will again attract a premium. Dorado, that link leads to a virtual coin encyclopedia. Can't imagine him owning all that stuff! (And, I never left the colonials.) |
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Oriole, he's a dead dude I don't believe Eric Newman is dead. |
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Good question mike. I have been wondering the same thing. I do like the little Manila envelopes that provide more history and have his handwriting. I noticed many of the Heritage auction coins also are Ex: Col. E.H.R. Green. Those should command a premium in my mind at least.
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@Crazyb0, I hope that this shows no disrespect for Eric Newman, but I really want to get that Alfred E. Newman medallion! Alfred E. resonates more with me than Eric.
Edited by oriole
10/31/2017 6:48 pm
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Posted 10/31/2017 3:12 pm
