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LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes 11-03-2005, 08:57 PM   #1 (permalink) I Palindrome I Senior Member     Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 302 Contemplating a purchase on eBay, looking for feedback http://cgi.ebay.com/1869-US-2-Cent-A...QQcmdZViewItem I'm getting close to completing my set of 2¢ pieces and that's a tempting piece aside from the spots. How would you guys assess the grade of the coin in light of the spots? __________________ HAY GUYS WHATS GOING ON IN THIS FORUM   11-03-2005, 09:37 PM   #2 (permalink) satootoko Retired   Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,822 Quote: Originally Posted by I Palindrome I that's a tempting piece aside from the spots I claim no expertise on US coins in general, or two-centers in particular, but I think your question has a built in answer. Do you really want to finish up your collection with a piece that you have to describe as "nice, aside from . . . "? __________________ Roy   11-03-2005, 10:18 PM   #3 (permalink) I Palindrome I Senior Member     Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 302 haha That's a very good point and I hadn't thought of that. __________________ HAY GUYS WHATS GOING ON IN THIS FORUM   11-03-2005, 11:36 PM   #4 (permalink) SCNuss Senior Member   Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 357 It's price is about right for a MS-60, so you could fill the hole for now and resell it or trade it in at your coin dealer when you find a better one.   11-04-2005, 09:57 PM   #5 (permalink) foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast     Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,128 Hi, I think the spots are scary. I think it is the beginnings of what will turn into serious corrosion. An MS60 should go for around $150.00. I'd wait for another example. If you buy at $150.00, the spots will make it tough to sell. Just my thoughts, Bill   11-05-2005, 12:45 AM   #6 (permalink) silvrluvr Senior Member     Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 883 My Mood: I'm no expert, but hasn't that coin already been cleaned? __________________ -Jeff in MN _______________________________________ Knowledge, patience, discipline. Keep it simple, have fun!   11-05-2005, 08:47 AM   #7 (permalink) Beautiful Coins Bring Joy To Life**   Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 104 I would wait on another one. You can pick one up without the spots for about the same money by waiting. Also, I agree with the comment about a past cleaning... especially evident on the reverse.   Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Would you like to support CoinTalk? Coin Talk Code of Honor 1. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. 2. Keep it clean, like a 1950s family television show. 3. If you don't like the coin, don't trash the person. « "affordable" 1700's u.s. coins? | Unwanted & ugly coins became rare & key date. » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Display Modes Rate This Thread Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Rate This Thread: 5 : Excellent 4 : Good 3 : Average 2 : Bad 1 : Terrible Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On Forum Rules Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post SGS Site on EBAY Being Shut Down coinked Coin Chat 10 12-01-2008 06:03 PM recent ebay purchase vision US Coins Forum 2 10-05-2005 11:52 PM My first ebay coin purchase Bluegill US Coins Forum 7 04-23-2005 09:20 AM Letter To eBay Regarding Frequent Fraud Listings By Our Favorite Seller MorganFred US Coins Forum 41 04-01-2005 07:13 PM EBay Says It Will Reduce Some Fees IvanV Coin Chat 1 02-07-2005 05:32 PM LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks

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