$25 dollar package from ebay

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by coinrookie85, Aug 11, 2012.

  1. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

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    was wondering how i did. the package was "selected at random" but wanted to see if you guys felt i made out good or bad


    thanks,
    chris
     
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  3. hontonai

    hontonai Registered Contrarian

    And the quality of many of the pictures leaves the rest of us as ignorant of the value as you were when you bought it.
     
  4. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    Yah it looks like you got a good deal with some nice coins to start your collection. The way the writing is on the 2x2s looks familiar. Did you buy it from fair traders, I've had many good experiences with them.
     
  5. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    Yes I got them from fairtrader
     
  6. CopperJacket

    CopperJacket New Member

    I think you did alright :) Though the pic are not fantastic, I like the detail on the indians and the Licolns look like pretty clean examples. If nothing else, the sum of all the numbers on the 2x2's equals $29.40.... so I guess for $25.... :rolleyes: :)

    C.J.
     
  7. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    Pics definitly could be better. I tried to combine coins so I didnt flood with pics
     
  8. bsowa1029

    bsowa1029 Franklin Half Addict

    Looks pretty good for $25. I personally like higher grade coins so I would not have spent $25 for the lot. But if you are pleased with the purchase then you did well.
     
  9. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    I would like higher graded coins as well. But figured id give it a shot. I wanted some liberty nickels so thats what made me the most happy
     
  10. Urban_Lawyer

    Urban_Lawyer Half dollar nerd

    Agreed.... if you aren't an investor then as long as you're happy with your purchase then it was a good deal.
     
  11. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    My first nice imvestment will be around income tax time. I cannot afford anything like that at the moment. I think I will be looking to spend about 300 on a nice morgan or something along those lines.
     
  12. tzarmarko

    tzarmarko New Member

    Why 300 on a nice Morgan? I would spend about $60 on a pretty good one. Id save the $300 for a Quarter Eagle.
     
  13. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    No specific reason, just a fan of the design. Also I like some capped bust coins but they can be pricey sometimes
     
  14. beef1020

    beef1020 Junior Member

    Nice set of coins, not sure about the value but if your happy that's what is important. Just a note, but coins are not a good investment and I would strongly urge you to not view the purchase of coins as one. Buy the coin because you want it and treat the money you spend as if you will never see it again, you will be much happier in the long run.
     
  15. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    I think it's still fair to say they are an investment. Odds are in 20 years they'll be worth more than they are now. That's better than .05% interest at a bank :D
     
  16. Mikecouil

    Mikecouil New Member

    I just want to say thank you for posting this. As a person just starting over again with my coin collection, these sorts of lots catch my eye and I've considered them but haven't pulled the trigger on any yet. I really appreciate seeing an example of a lot.
     
  17. I collect the coins i like not because i want others to agree i got a good deal.
    There are many on here unless you got a slabed coin will never think the coins you buy are worth anything.
    Buy what you like and if you are happy then dont worry about what others think.
    I think you did ok but what i think has little to do with what you like.There is nothing wrong with buying top dollar coins if you can afford them and they make you happy.
    Its funny but when i go out to find coins i feel a little like those that hunted for gold hopeing to find the big hit and then i come down to the real world and think about how many others there were long before i started looking for them that searched endlessly just to come up short of the mother find.
    But there is always the feeling you get when you find that target its like pulling the lever on a one arm bandit poker machine you never know what the end results are going to be and no matter what it is it still gives you a thrill like no other.
    Sorry got carried away.
     
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