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Hello fellow coin nuts! I'm new here and also new to the hobby. Let me first say thanks to all of you because I have been reading the board and learning but never signed up until now. Oooh! By the way, I'm hooked!  I can't stop buying coins. I feel like I gotta have them all! hahaha! I think I'm starting a nice collection and can't wait to show you guys. Of corse because I'm new I hope I haven't bought any fakes.. Ok, first topic. I want to take some nice close up pix for you guys but I don't want to spend 2 hundred bucks on this http://cgi.ebay.com/Silver-200X-Zoo...em588a676b47Any suggestions? Second topic. Anyone buy coins from an ebay seller named http://myworld.ebay.com/highrating_...FSX:SELLERIDAll his coins come with a C.O.A. Is it worth the paper it's written on? I know you have to be cautious when buying on ebay. Does his C.O.A. add value? Thanks again! I'm thrilled to be here. |
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Welcome to CCF. You can buy a USB digital microscope for under $100. Type in the search box upper left of the page. I use a Celestron 44302 that cost me $70 and there is also one called the zOrbe I think.What are you collecting mostly? John1  Edited by John1
03/11/2011 06:27 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I use a Celestron 44302 John1, can I see a sample pic with your microscope, please and thank you? Edited by scurry64
03/11/2011 09:46 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Welcome.
In response to your second topic. I have never bought anything from him as his coins are generally over-priced for what they are. His COA adds no value and is not worth the paper it is written on I am afraid.
Regards,
Martin
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Thanks for the tip John1. I'm collecting Romans and Greeks so far. I will let you guys know what I decide. Here's one: Greek city of Miletos in Ionia Silver 12th Stater 9mm (1.22 grams) Struck circa 525 B.C. Reference: Sear 3532 Head of lion left. Star ornament within incuse square.   Not sure I got a good deal or not, but I think great. Martin, Thanks for your insight. I did buy this coin from that seller. Can you give me a value on it? |
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I'm sure you'll enjoy CCF! |
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Hi Welcome to the coin collecting community. That's actually a really nice coin - you have a good eye. That particular seller does have some nice and genuine coins, but he is always vastly overpriced. That's about an $80-$100 coin so I hope you got a good deal. I assume you know about Vcoins? http://www.vcoins.com/which has the largest online ancients shop? or Wildwinds http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/i.htmlwhich is excellent for attributions. Both of these sites will give you a hint about value for a particular coin though it does take some patience to get your eye in. |
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New Member
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Thanks Bacchus2. If what you say is true about that seller and value of coin, it looks like I took a bath.  Oooh well! guess thats how I learn... I like the coin anyway. I guess I can find peace knowing I am the only one in the world with "THAT" coin!  Thanks.. |
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Well - Perhaps I was slightly low with my valuation - I did have my ebay head on :) - but still here is one on Vcoins for €65 http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/marcw...dProduct=377which is not quite as well centred as yours but does a very vibrant style. Style of die engraving is one of those "un classifiable" things that is really improtant with ancients, particually Greek. We have all overpaid in the past - don't let it put you off - as I said - it is a really nice coin. Don't lose it - I know how tiny those things are :) |
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Hey Bacchus2! Looks like someone else paid a little more for a coin just like mine in this thread. Or maybe prices are coming up? LOL! Either way I like the coin and I'm not looking to sell it anytime soon. I didn't pay 300+ BTW http://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=181782 |
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CNG is a very good auction house that specialises in ancients. Prices there are usually on the higher side because they have a great reputation and the chances of a fake slipping past them are slim. I know because I have bought a lot from them - and undoubtedly overpaid. If I ever had to sell my collection I'd go through them.
That particular coin is quite plentiful and the range of prices is huge. I actually don't have one and your's is a very nice one. I'm sure you will be very happy with it.
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