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Valued Member
United States
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I have 5 1997 Littleton silver eagles in original packaging. Some at least one is very nicely toned. Are they worth more as is or opening and selling them as 1997 eagles? *** Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! ****** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Moderator
 United States
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I do not think that any serious coin collector ascribes any additional value to a Littleton plastic envelope.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
Any serious collector? No. That said, we have been successful in selling them at a premium soley due to the brand name.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Then do you pay a premium as well?
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United States
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IMHO, they over charge and more than some times over grade. The packaging is what makes the coins tone and not always nicely. I would steer clear. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Littleton is a cross between a coin company and a carnival huckster. Their target audience is uninformed "collectors" on the fringe of the hobby.
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Moderator
United States
56855 Posts |
And Grand Parents, bless their hearts. John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
883 Posts |
Littleton has been around a long time. In my experience, their quality is high but as others have stated their prices tend to exceed market value. If you don't like the Littleton packaging, you are not going to lose anything by moving the coins to a better preservation/storage solution.
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Moderator
United States
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Littleton filled many holes in my Lincoln and Buffalo (Bison) nickel folders during my early years.  |
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Valued Member
United States
284 Posts |
Littleton provides a service. Some want this service. I once wanted a drink - in a hotel near Orlando airport. A manhattan -- two jiggers whiskey, one red vermouth. Price paid: $18.00. Needed three. bought one. Home and off the airplane I sipped two more. Cost: $3.00.
Littleton has for decades sold coins alongside convenience. As a coin enthusiast, I find Littleton inconvenient and condemn all who pay for convenience.
Kevin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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you'd make more selling them in the packaging. I don't know why you'd take them out
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Valued Member
 United States
83 Posts |
I will not take them out of their original packaging. Of the 5 4 have very minimal toning but one has a beautiful golden toning that looks beautiful.
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Posted 03/22/2021 09:07 am
