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Pillar of the Community
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Man... This is a tough coin to find!  As you know, I love my Shield nickels and this is one of the "keys" I need. I've really only seen several on ebay that looked somewhat decent. These Shield nickels really are scarce in good condition sometimes.  Best looking ones I've found are still pretty worn for upwards of 75-100 dollars  Edited by Humanist1287
03/02/2026 05:24 am
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Moderator
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Is there a particular example you are trying to show us? I don't see any images.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Yes. My apologies. I'm at work, so didn't have time to upload images until now. Here is the first one:   This is where the price jumps up, but still highly worn   And... jumps up even more, this one is 120 dollars   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Also, I might add that none of these are slabbed/graded. There is another one available for considerably more that is cleaned/slabbed, but... This one cost 140. However, I'm not willing to pay that much for a coin that has a no return policy.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would pass on all of those coins. Patience is key. Don't just settle for a hole filler. Wait until you find a wholesome, problem-free example in the grade you're looking for. You will be much happier in the long run and have a coin you'll always treasure rather than hope to upgrade.
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This is good advice from CollegeBarbers. Stay patient, you don't need IMO to rush out and purchase a hole filler that has issues.
In the long run you're better off having a decent problem free coin than something every time you look at it is screaming upgrade at you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I mean, I get that and all. However, I'm speaking merely of the rarity of the coin. If you look on ebay, there really isn't all that many examples of this around. The nicer ones, even though they are out there, are really expensive. So, that begs me to ask, what do you do when this is all you can find? I mean, not just now, but in general. I mean, I'm willing to go for a lesser grade within reason if its a good price and looks fairly well. This is what I had to do with my 1873 "closed 3" variety. I found one for around 30 dollars, and normally they are around 100 or more. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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So, that begs me to ask, what do you do when this is all you can find? ebay is not the only place to shop for coins. You should look at a coin show. That way you can examine the coins personally. And dealers are amenable to making deals. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:If you look on ebay, there really isn't all that many examples of this around. . . . So, that begs me to ask, what do you do when this is all you can find? I mean, not just now, but in general. That may be true on ebay at this moment, but that's why patience is key. It may take weeks, months, or even years for the right coin to pop up on ebay. The problem is your sample size. And as Hondo said, you'll have to expand your horizons to shows and dealers. In fact, I primarily use ebay for modern coins and only occasionally find slabbed classic coins. I don't know that I've even purchased a raw classic coin on ebay before. Prices are usually too high and ebay photos rarely if ever give you a good idea of what you're looking at. The best coins and deals to be found are at coin shows and by cultivating relationships at your LCS (if you have one). |
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Pillar of the Community
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Sound advice from CollegeB.......I recall a posting the last few days...check it out, explains how patience one can be .. https://goccf.com/t/488327 |
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yes, definitely pass on the ones above, but wow that first one was very harshly cleaned..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also agree with CollegeBarbers
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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New Member
United States
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Dearborn, I believe that the first one was dipped in acid
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United States
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CollegeBarbers wrote: Quote:
The best coins and deals to be found are at coin shows and by cultivating relationships at your LCS (if you have one). I have local coin shops, but there hasn't been a coin show in this town in many years, unfortunately. My favorite mom & pop shops have all gone out of business. I've never taken a liking to the bigger, impersonal shops. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For the date, if the price is right for the grade by all means snag it. When an upgrade appears you're already ahead.
ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah... The price is definitely not right lol
I won't pay this much only to have to "upgrade" later on.
If a coin is within a reasonable price range that is normally super expensive, say, under 20 dollars? I could maybe do that.
But yeah, spending nearly 100 on a coin that needs upgrading.. Way out of my budget
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