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New Member
United States
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$1700 for a coin in who-knows-what condition, with a blurry photograph? Seems a little presumptuous, doesn't it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Craigslist is meant as a "see and then buy" venue, so the listing may just be another case of someone who doesn't know the value of the Half Dime. Back before I collected, I would thought a 1795 Half Dime would be worth millions. |
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New Member
United States
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I understand what you mean. A 1795 Half Dime is certainly a valuable coin (numismedia says $900 I think in G4), but the seller will have to learn to "display his wares" more effectively! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it wasn't a dug coin that would be a reasonable asking price. If I was selling a coin on Craigslist and was willing to negotiate I'd probably start around RedBook prices. The problem is dug coins are usually in F condition at best, but often are badly discolored and have numerous scratches from the soil on it. So you probably need to discount a couple grades to get a reasonable price. He ought to get good images and put it on ebay. That will likely get him a better price than Craigslist. |
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Canada
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I would never pay such a high amount for a coin that will never slab.
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You know, if someone is going to sell a genuine coin of this caliber, why the blurry pictures? Plus, it's craigslist. Your telling me they can't get better pictures than this! PASS!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A fellow on T-net excavated an 1800 draped bust dime last year, which was ultimately slabbed "VF details-environmental damage", and which he sold for 3200.00, so don't assume that it's worthless because it came out of the ground. Some of these guys carry small jars of olive oil with them to place such finds in so they aren't abraded before they even get them home, and a sweet soil will do very little harm to silver coins that have been buried, even for a century. Now....if it was under a pine tree or near maple trees for 150 years, I'd be concerned about the surfaces. Some dug silver coins are impressive....others less so. It all depends on the PH of the soil.
Chance
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I was referring to it's authenticity more than anything and the terrible pictures. I own a few "dug" coins of higher value. I would ask the seller for better pictures as well as TPG authentication before proceeding. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
I couldn't imagine spending anything near that much money with pictures like that. I wouldn't give the guy 17 dollars based on those photos.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Traditionally in C-list, you go buy the thing in person, so photos are not the primary method of showing the coin like with ebay. |
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United States
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Guys-look at the "bigger picture". Enjoy this listing with a grain of salt, or two.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If Bethlehem was closer...I'd give it a look. And yes...there are people who cannot handle a digital camera.
Chance
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will say that it is very hard to photo the smaller coins, and they don't get a whole lot smaller then a Half Dime. My abilities top out at coins about nickel or quarter sized. |
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United States
1934 Posts |
looks basal to poor to me
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