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Hey hey hey! So I just got back from a new dealer today, and while I was there I spotted a great PCGS AG3 Mercury dime for sale for $775. I realized the price was pretty high, and after some negotiating he's offering it to me for $550. I've got the coin on hold until tomorrow and it's a beaut. I'm thinking this is a great deal, but maybe you all disagree? Please let me know what your opinions! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Probably a good deal, but lets see what the others say
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That's about the going rate for a slabbed AG-3. If you like it - go for it I'm thinkin...
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Pillar of the Community
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IMO, AG-3 Mercury dimes are going for around $750. Your call, but it sounds like a reasonable deal to me. |
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I just saw one go for $430 AG-3 in an NGC slab today on ebay. There was another one earlier for $430 that was really dark and ugly, probably AG details that was PCGS genuine not gradeable. |
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I would say that it depends on the coin. AG-3s range A LOT in detail difference between weak examples and strong ones. If more than half of the lettering around the reverse rim is visible, imho that qualifies as strong nearing G-4, and I would definitely go for it.
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I went ahead and snagged it. It feels great to fill that hole!
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I was just about to say what johnny54321 but he beat me to it :-)
I have seen some AG's that I have graded FR2 and half the mm is missing. If it's a strong true AG3, $550 is a good price. Lets see some pics!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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post pics, but I say good deal!
Plus, trust your gut -- are you still excited about the buy, or are you all filled with buyers' remorse? You sound excited, so there you go! :)
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A decent deal at retail, but they rarely exceed $500 at Heritage. The sample size is large, too - conclusive - over 30 AG3 1916-D's have been sold this year alone on Heritage.
I strongly advise you and everyone else to look very closely at Heritage when contemplating a key, as opposed to retail.
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In spite of what I said above, I agree with the others that say "buy what you want." If you like the look of the coin, and it's genuine, that matters more than the "official" grade. It's not like you're trying to turn around and sell it tomorrow. There are nicer "AG-3" coins out there that look better than some lifeless "G" or "VG" coins. The coin is worth how badly you want it.  Also...  |
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Unless its a really crappy 16D, definate good deal. AG lists at 700 on CoinWorld. |
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pics will be coming tonight! no buyers remorse haha I'm just excited to have that hole filled
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I strongly advise you and everyone else to look very closely at Heritage when contemplating a key, as opposed to retail. Great advice Dave! Heritage is my number 1 source, I couldn't agree more!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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good deal on picking up a nice hole filler!
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Always nice to hear of a Mercury collection getting finished with that famous key. Congrats and looking forward to the pic |
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Posted 07/22/2011 10:32 pm
