The Window Shopping Thread

**mrbrklyn** · 06-21-2012 08:13 AM

There is an old tradition for those of us who grew up poor in New York City, which is to go to 5th Avenue and window shop for all the things you can't afford and to record in your mind where all the great deals lay.

So on the Subway this week, i was looking through my copy of Numismatic News, mostly useful for perusing the Comic Book like endless list of classified adds. Its a form of window shopping and I circled things that might be interesting and worth discussing.

Of course the main problem with these advertisements is the issue of trust. You are essential buying coins site unseen. that means that the reputation of the dealer is paramount, and discussing such in the context of this forum might be quite useful. So on the subway, with a pen in hand, I casually circled some items that might be of interest to me or someone less. What follows is some of windows shopping that you might find interesting:

**mrbrklyn** · 06-21-2012 08:23 AM

lccoins.com has a relatively large advertisement and I have little knowledge of their community reputation. Overall, I think the pricing has been about 20% too high. But never the less a few items perhaps interested me. I've been interested lately in Bust Halfs in an affordable range, and bust half dimes in XF45.

Listed in a 1837 SM 5C AU55 Orig NGC for $300. I'm unsure that "original" means. If it sa grade like "details" then that might not be great. It is a #00 coin.

Additionally they listed a EF-40 Bust HALF from 1835 Orig NGC for $250 which is very affordable, but I'm uncertain if the price is good

**TopcatCoin** · 06-21-2012 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by mrbrklyn

lccoins.com has a relatively large advertisement and I have little knowledge of their community reputation. Overall, I think the pricing has been about 20% too high. But never the less a few items perhaps interested me. I've been interested lately in Bust Halfs in an affordable range, and bust half dimes in XF45.

Listed in a 1837 SM 5C AU55 Orig NGC for $300. I'm unsure that "original" means. If it sa grade like "details" then that might not be great. It is a #00 coin.

Additionally they listed a EF-40 Bust HALF from 1835 Orig NGC for $250 which is very affordable, but I'm uncertain if the price is good

I have never purchased from them, but the word on the street is nice quality but at a higher price than you can get elsewhere as you noted. I think "Orig" means the old first generation NGC slab. Unless the person listing it is "old school," and then it might mean original skin. TC

**mrbrklyn** · 06-21-2012 01:33 PM

Well, what who a 1837 SM 5C AU55 Orig NGC go for?

Their is also, and this was interesting, a ton of rolls from the same source for rolls from someone in Temple Arizonia. They are selling dozens of rolls of which 2 might have been interesting possibilities. One is a Merc roll for 275 without any claim of condition.

The other was an Ike roll40.00 and 38 for extra rollsThen there was another one of 20 for 26 dollars and $5.oo postage, which,depending on condition, might be a very good deal from Joe Buffa at Grace Court Grand Blanc Mi. Assuming they aren't casino rubouts, that can be an intereting roll to try to cherry pick.

**mrbrklyn** · 06-21-2012 11:49 PM

Check this out. This is highly tempting.

http://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/p-...xf-45-225.aspx

1826 O.116a, PCGS XF-45, $225
Previous Up Next"

Original and very pleasing.

Price: $225.00

**geekpryde** · 06-22-2012 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by mrbrklyn

lccoins.com has a relatively large advertisement and I have little knowledge of their community reputation. Overall, I think the pricing has been about 20% too high.

I knew one day there would be a mrbrklyn thread I could understand and offer an intelligent reply!

I have puchased many items from lccoins.com, all from ebay auctions, never through thier catalog or website. I have ALWAYS been very happy with the price, shipping, and coin. I got some great deals from them on modern proofs. I agree their catalog pricing is higher, but when I win their auctions its always for like 25% or more off vs the exact same coin listed on catalog or website. So I guess the trick is to focus on their auctions.

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 02:05 AM

Or haggle. maybe I can call and haggle. They spend enough on advertising.

**Cazkaboom** · 06-22-2012 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by mrbrklyn

Check this out. This is highly tempting.

http://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/p-...xf-45-225.aspx

1826 O.116a, PCGS XF-45, $225
Previous Up Next"

Original and very pleasing.

Price: $225.00

Looking at the David Kahn coins, do you think this even comes close to and XF-40(+)???

http://www.davidkahnrarecoins.com/p-...-xf-40-50.aspx

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 02:24 AM

Isn't the 19-D rare? IMO, and I absolutely can't grade mercs other than high end Mercs, I think it is better than good, and maybe VF30

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 02:26 AM

I think the real question is, is it worth $50 bucks. BTW - i agree with his write up, there are only 2 hits on it, both on the obbverse rim. How much wear is on it? I don't know.

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 02:35 AM

Do you like this guys stuff better?
http://www.busthalf.com/CBH_for_sale_1.html

Rick's Coin Shoppe

1810 Capped Bust Half Dollar
AU53 ~ O-109a R4
Neat clashing & die cracks.
$755.00

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 02:39 AM

1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar
XF45 ~ O-107a R7?
Die crack trhu last 8 in date - only 9 known per AMBPR - probably R7.
$725.00

**Cazkaboom** · 06-22-2012 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by mrbrklyn

Isn't the 19-D rare? IMO, and I absolutely can't grade mercs other than high end Mercs, I think it is better than good, and maybe VF30

If you consider nearly 10 million rare, then yes. But the price doesn't reach "rare" prices. It definitely has wear on the bands on the fasces and hair, neck and lettering. It would go 30 IMO.

**mrbrklyn** · 06-22-2012 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Cazkaboom

If you consider nearly 10 million rare, then yes. But the price doesn't reach "rare" prices. It definitely has wear on the bands on the fasces and hair, neck and lettering. It would go 30 IMO.

XF does have wear. Email him.