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Hi guys, let me preface this inquiry with the following: These coins are being offered to me by one of my European dealers, which means I only have these pictures to go off. Also, I typically only buy European world crown size coins from this specific dealer for 15 - 35 Euros a coin (depending on type and condition). So far, of the couple hundred coins I have purchased, all have been legit. That said, these early US dollars are outside this dealers forte... And my own for that matter, as I usually collect "inexpensive" US coins(Morgans, Barbers, Peace, Walkers, ect) and large foreign silver crown sized coins. These coins appear legit to my untrained eyes, but I wanted a few extra eyes and opinions from collectors who have experience with draped bust and Trade dollars... Also, considering they appear cleaned, what would be a good dealer price for these coins and what would be a fair collector price, individually? I don't want to insult my European dealer, nor do I want to overpay... Thanks in advance guys! 1799 Draped Bust    1798 Draped Bust    1876 S Trade    Edited by MasterKromm
02/09/2020 06:26 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just my opinion, they look ok to me. You can also research past sold values on ebay, Heritage, and Great Collections. |
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Pillar of the Community
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They all look cleaned (dipped) to me.
IMO they all should be slabbed to confirm authenticity and condition.
Too much money involved.
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Pillar of the Community
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Trade dollar AU Details harshly cleaned $125 to $150 1798 F Details cleaned or dipped $650 to $750 1799 F Details cleaned or dipped $650 to $750 There is nothing special about these coins as they all have the washout cleaned look. The deal should be made on the contingency that the coins grade genuine by a TPG of your choice or your money back.
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Bedrock of the Community
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They all look genuine but (unfortunately) cleaned.
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Pillar of the Community
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Cleaned. Luckily for bust dollars there is a market for cleaned examples.
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Pillar of the Community
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Genuine but cleaned. Though this post caused me great pain. Please only handle coins by the edges. Please.
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@ John1,
The dealer wants to know what I am willing to pay... Which is why I reached out to you guys. What would be an absolute steal per coin?
@ edweather
Thanks
@ Kanga
Definitely cleaned... I understand the risk, though I am sure this dealer would make me whole if they came back counterfeit.
@ Slider
Thanks for the prices! Would you consider those fair or steal territory? I don't want too wrap up too much money in the coins and might like to sell one of the two draped bust dollars.
@ Coinfrog
Definitely cleaned, but I would imagine still a market for coins like the draped bust?
@ CalzoneManiac
Thanks for the input
@ GrapeCollects
I wasn't handling the coin! Those are the pictures I was sent, but I will definitely relay the sound advice.
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So if I wanted an absolute steal, what would be the best price I should submit, without offending the seller too much? I am normally reasonable, but when a dealer tells me to make them an offer, I am inclined to go low since I am sure they will counter.
Thanks for the input and insight.
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Pillar of the Community
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$700 for each Bust, maybe $150 for the Trade.
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Pillar of the Community
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I figure the dealer is into the coins for about $1100. My numbers were based on a fair price for both parties. I agree you need to get your opening offer to where it is not an insult, but you have room for negotiation.
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