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Valued Member
Canada
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Hello everyone! I have been looking to buy a graded 1932-S Quarter, and am having a bit of a frustrating time, here's why. I'll be up front in saying that this will be my first slabbed coin purchase. I am trying my best to buy the coin and not the slab, but all of the examples I'm finding are really ugly, or details grades, damaged, cleaned, carbon spots, dings in places you don't want them, etc. Can anyone suggest a place to look for a nice coin with good eye appeal in F to VF? tried ebay, it's a disaster, or I'm missing something maybe. Please help. Maybe I'm being too fussy? Go easy on me! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's a decent one on GC, but it's got 17 days remaining. https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...0-from-photoMight I add., personally, I think Washington quarters lose a lot of eye appeal is lower grades, especially Fine and lower, regardless of surface preservation. Since there's not a huge price spread in price from VF-XF, why not hold out for a decent XF example. Good luck  |
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Moderator
 United States
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You can also check Heritage Auctions. I would recommend getting it in a PCGS slab where ever you buy it from and check their web site before buying it to make sure it is legit. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
In the words of Marshall Field, the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Time to go to as many coin shows as possible.
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Moderator
United States
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Time to go to as many coin shows as possible. My own personal problem with that is "as possible." The list has been thin lately.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Glad you are deciding to get a 1932 S quarter in a TPG slab. So many of these are detail coins I see sold raw. I don't know why but maybe back in that era it was fashionable to make your coin collection shiny, nice and clean.  Edited by TNG
07/29/2021 12:44 pm
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Valued Member
 Canada
160 Posts |
Thanks so much everyone for all the words of advice and help. It's really nice to hear from the seasoned members here, I see posting so much and sharing their knowledge. I have a lot of respect for you all. Ty2020b, you found a nice one! In a good grade too! thank you! I'm going to keep my eye on it.
I have recently taken interest in learning about cleaned coins, and it's shocking how many are out there for sale! I will be purchasing the coin in a PCGS slab for sure. I want the assurance when it comes to authenticity, and condition of the coin. I want to step up my collecting to include more graded coins. Coinfrog, you are right in your quote. This is an investment, and I know over time, I will appreciate having spent the extra money on a good quality, and grade of coin.
I will post when I make my purchase.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In the words of Marshall Field, the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten They told me that prompting me to buy a Honda quad. Yesterday as I was searching for a lost calf the the thing was burning something like 1 part oil to 3 parts gas. I will soon do an engine rebuild but for now I am pouring the oil in as fast as it goes out. I already have the parts. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just looked on ebay and easily found many PCGS-certified, no-problem examples of the 1932-S, in grades from VF-20 through MS-65. Assuming the prices are within your budget you should be able to find an acceptable coin. |
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