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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Been bidding on this coin. Very nice example, but I do see some hairlines on the obverse, particularly in the right field. Reverse looks to be mostly untouched to my eyes. Not many of these struck and I do like the civil war era coins. Does this grade straight? Sure is a pretty one. Thoughts?   Edited by Blastenpene4
04/19/2024 5:54 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry, your pics are too bright to show surface details well.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
I'll be the devil's advocate and say it's an impaired proof worth $500 retail. As a PR64 it's worth triple that. As a 65CAM it's $3,000. I'd be careful. Looks to have obverse rubs.
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Pillar of the Community
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959 Posts |
Seller's pics. 30 day return. Those obverse hairlines have me concerned. Probably let this one pass.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2280 Posts |
You know better, these pics are purposely hiding surface issues.
Don't waste yours or the sellers time.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Yeah, you guys are right. Darned shame, but I'm also not a big fan of this seller. I'm out. Curious to see what it goes for.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36575 Posts |
Tough call from these photos but there are many surfaces lines visible so I'm at PF-61.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
73747 Posts |
To play it safe, I'd pass on it.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Early proofs were more routinely handled, but I'd be wary of buying such a coin uncertified without ironclad return privileges.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Went way past my lowball bid and sold for $1486.
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Bedrock of the Community
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proofs are more apt to show marks in the fields however the lighting in this photo is attempting to hide quiet a bit of scratches. its a good thing it went over your limit
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
This dealer tends to not show areas of concern in their pictures. I generally skip looking at their offerings. That's why I was pretty lowball even though they offer 30 day returns.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry, who is the seller?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
959 Posts |
Sent you an email CF. Not comfortable posting negative comments on this forum. Those who wish to figure it out easily can.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Received, thanks. This dealer has a long-time reputation for doctoring photos and has been the subject of many threads here.
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04/20/2024 11:05 am
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Pillar of the Community
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This was in my watch list as well. I'm always amazed at the pricing GSC realizes on their coins. Why I watch sometimes. Clearly they get a lot of eyes on their listings.
For that reason alone, I don't bid on their stuff, not to mention the often suspect pictures.
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