You have put a big smile on my face Nickelman. I too have a few of those that I like just because they seem different than the run of the mill conglomeration of mixed numbers. Collecting should be about the fun of it all rather than the dollar value attached to a particular note.
I think that many times, folks may find in circulation a star note, a 'cutting' or 'shift' error, post a picture of it, receive accolades such as "its a keeper", "sweet note", "great find" or something like that, and equate these words into $$$$$$$.
All of these great finds are as common as rain on
ebay or in a dealer's stock, but finding them in circulation is a far more scarce occurrence, and they are special to the finder, but hold little if any premium over face to anyone else.
I suggest that prior to spending money on
TPG grading, consignment fees, listing fees, etc. (if a person is determined to sell their special note), that they first check out
ebay rather than a book or website listing values or internet dealer prices.
Nothing spells 'real world' like
ebay. I am not speaking of the auction listings where Buy It Now prices all seem to be competitive with each other, I am speaking of hitting that "completed listings" button on the left of the screen. "That" is reality, and is the best measure of what your note is actually worth. How many of those Buy It Now auctions turn green? Yes, I realize that timing is a factor, and it depends on who is watching , and buying, but in general, this is the best site that can be found for realistic pricing.
I have my own sweet finds, my own special notes, but I am realistic in my knowledge that my note really isn't worth anything over face to anyone but me.
Star notes: Face value $102.......market value $102.
Posted 06/21/2010 12:12 am
