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Good Morning - I started collecting about 5 years ago when my grandfather passed and I received his small collections. Among the coins was a a price guide for STACKS in NYC dated 1935.
This guide shows how much Stacks would pay you for specific coin's.
(The prices are truly unbelievable since they are using 1935 prices).
I went to the Stacks website and noticed that their first year of business was 1935 (same year as the price guide).
Any idea if there might be any value associated to this price guide - besides the tremendous sentimental value I have for it?
Thanks,
WBB
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I can post some pics if anyone is interested.
WBB
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Of course you can!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, old numismatic literature and catalogs do have some level of value but there are alot of variables. Just last year, Stack's sold off their numismatic library which brought over $1 million.
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Just a question, but what did the 1916 SLQ and the 1916D merc dime go for in various grades in 1935?
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When I get home tonight I will post pics and the prices for the 1916 SLQ and the 1916D.
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Not sure about the value on that one but if you use the Red Book for an example, the prices of the old ones is constantly climbing. Example is the 2011 Red Book, page 409 list the first edition of the Red Book as from $325 to $1,300 pending condition. And here is another odd thing, when I went to see what page that listing is on, I noticed the last page in the Red Book was an add for Stack's. Add says Since 1935 on the bottom of the page. If your interested in any value you may want to contact them directly. Address, email address and fax numbers listed on that page in the Red Book. Old coin books, magazines, pamphlets, etc are really fun to look at. Of course then there is the problem of seeing what you COULD HAVE purchased a 1916D Mercury dime for then. Or some coin you really need today and not worth hardly listing in that book. Looking through some of my old records I found a advertising pamphlet for a cutlery store and went there to show it to them. It was dated in the early 60's and they wanted to buy it from me but I said sorry. Maybe someday. |
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Hey Guys - I actually did email Stacks since I can find Zero info on the price guide on the internet. Below is the response I got back from them; Dear Bill, Thank you so much for your note. The price guide is rare, and I don't remember having seen one in recent years. As to its value, I don't know, but certainly it would be difficult to replace. Congratulations! All good wishes to you. Sincerely, --Dave Bowers     Let me know what you guys think. WBB |
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that is sooooooo cool I really like the "will NOT buy" list
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I wonder if Stacks missed out on some 1909- S Cents "with or without V.D.B.", because the No-Buy list didn't specify "1909 Philadelphia Lincoln Cents" (which I'm guessing is what they meant).  Thanks for posting the great pictures, WheatBackBill!  Edited by DNA
02/19/2011 11:31 am
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I'll take an 1804 Dollar and a couple 1794 Flowing Hair Dollars please!  That is really interesting to look at. Thanks for sharing! |
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When you emailed them you should have asked about a coin listed and ask if you could still get it for that price. Tell them you thought this was the latest edition.   |
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Thank you for posting the photos! Quote:
I wonder if Stacks missed out on some 1909-S Cents "with or without V.D.B." I thought the same thing as I looked at it. |
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I would guess that at the time, Stack's was not buying any Wheat cents since they were still being minted and actively circulating. After all, how much could a 1909-S VDB be worth in 1935 if 18th century Draped Bust dollars were only being bought for a couple dollars?
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02/21/2011 5:09 pm
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I like that David Bowers replied to his email.
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I will post the Small Cents page in a few. Quote:
I like that David Bowers replied to his email. Have you heard of him? |
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