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Pillar of the Community
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/20065821088...refresh=trueI hate it when I'm the only bidder on an item. Makes me think that I missed something everyone else saw.. I see a coin with fantastic detail, very little wear, and what I thought was luster in the fields. Now I'm wondering if the "luster" is off and perhaps it's whizzed or recolored. I'm still pretty much a novice when it comes to old copper.. So I'm curious what everyone thinks about this one.. Comes with a 14 day return policy. Thoughts?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Those Half Cents just don't buy as much as they use to!  |
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Moderator
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Thoughts? OK. You, sir, just scored. Like a boss. I think the coin is overlit (a common ebay photography mistake) and will be darker and more homogenous in-hand. I_do worry a bit about the area around the date; seems to be some crud there which might be the result of an incomplete cleaning. OTOH, this sure looks like a Mint State coin, which is worth rather more than you paid even in Details grade. Heck, even at AU58 Details you're even-money with no downside. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One thing I've noticed about ebay is that people don't like high starting bids. For some reason people that would happily pay $200 in a bidding war won't make an opening bid of $116. |
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Pillar of the Community
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That's what I thought too Dave.. I didnt see any wear on it -- I was thinking slider at worst. It was a decent photo a from a seller with a lot of feedback. And the auction ended on a Friday night. Maybe it was just my time to get lucky on ebay :) I'll post pics when she arrives. I hope it really has a bit of the blue toning as shown in the photo.. Might it was just lack of light.. We shall see. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Yeah, people won't bid much when it has a high 'start' price. I think you made a good gamble that can turn out mildly ahead at very worst.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Really nice purchase. Think of it this way...you were willing to pay more too.
I've actually had a couple of Friday night auctions turn out well for me on the buy side, as well as higher starting bid ones.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey! That's the one I needed! Just kidding... Great get Tarheel. The one I'm chasing ends tonight. Wish me luck! PG
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4085 Posts |
 with Saruma. People see to automatically pass by coins set at a high but reasonable minimum price. Sometimes you can score a nice deal because of this. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yea this was a nice purchase. I would say its right around AU-50. Good price, other than that rim nick, looks to be fairly problem free. Nice grab. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, that is a beauty. I'd pay that price all day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Holy killer deal Batman! You paid an XF price for a minimum AU coin. Go buy a lottery ticket.
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Posted 10/08/2011 12:38 am
