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anyone thoughts on this one ple ASE |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Well, I wouldn't exactly call that a slab, more like a plastic shell  Notice that the seller has multiple pages of identical slabs- he is what is known as a "basement slabber" i.e. he is not a true TPG but just a guy slapping a label on a plastic shell down in his momma's basement  That Eagle appears to have a few marks and spots, you would probably be better off buying a raw proof in the OGP(original govt packaging) or buying one grade by a legitimate TPG. |
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I think I might pass on that coin personally, I have never heard of NES, which means nothing to anyone but me. What does concern me is the upright Ray in the pic looks broken or very at a minimum a very weak strike. I don't think I would buy a slab that did not come from one of the big three graders.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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all the help is appreciated
i had doubts about the coin but I do not know much about grading companies or different types of slabs/cases
truly appreciate it guys
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My opinion ... as a newbie .... take a pass on this coin.
I suppose this is somebody in their basement cranking out slabs ..... whats up with "NES"?
Take a pass IMHO and spend you $$$ on something else.
David
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I would pass on this one because I have never heard of NES. Must be someone that is churning up homemade slabs. You're better off getting one that is truly slabbed and certified by a legit TPG. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Edited by Napoleon31ft
08/21/2009 09:36 am
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IMO, I would take Bio's advice and buy ALL original from the people you deal with.
I also feel that the coin, in proof all original condition from Napoleon31ft, is a fine example of what you should be looking for.....
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i went to a local shop and someone sold the shop owner a box of six 1992 silver eagles never opened]
so I got a change to pick from 6 never opened for 47 with tax and everything
Edited by crain300
08/21/2009 12:45 pm
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Valued Member
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saw your listing after I already bought one napoleon31ft or I would picked it up from you
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes this is a "fly-by-night" or a basement slabbing service, not to be confused with the original NES Numismatic Evaluation Service that debuted in Feb of 1986. I would pay a hefty premium for an NES certified coin from the original service. (It debuted at the same Long Beach show as PCGS. By the end of the show they realized that their photocertificates could not compete with the PCGS slabs and the company folded after just four days of operation. Only 46 NES certificates were ever issued. I'm only sure of one still in existence because it is owned by the company founder. I do own ten of the unissued certificates though, starting with serial number 49.)
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Thats fine.
No big deal. Thats cool that you got one never opened.
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Pillar of the Community
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Good advice everyone. I should have read this earlier.
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napoleon 31 ft
in a few weeks when I get ready to add to my collection
please let me know if you can help on rest the missing dates
1993
1995
1996
1997
any help appericated
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Posted 08/20/2009 12:58 pm
