Not the best margins and there's a ton of circulation wear plus the serial number is not that low nor "fancy". There were 448,000 reported printed for this district. Not a lot but not the lowest from the 1969A series either. US Paper Money.info: 1969a I would figure out if you collect these first, then decide what to do with it. If you collect them, and can find a buyer without loosing any money in the transaction from fees and shipping to a buyer, then sell it and reinvest in a better example for your collection. Likewise, you might hold onto this note as a place filler in your collection until you do find another one in better condition.
Well pooh, that kinda bursts my bubble. It's only the second one I've found in my entire life. I thought I had something cool. I guess to a serious collector this isn't special but I kinda like finding things like this in the wild. Since I've had good luck over the last two weeks of looking, I will continue to hunt. Perhaps I'll find something really special!
Let's be clear, I'm not saying your note is worthless, but as you detected, there are critical reasons why this would not appeal to a 'serious collector'. Just for reference, looking at Coin World's latest Paper Money Values (these are "guide book" prices) for this series 1969C* (* = star) note with signatures, Elston/Kennedy, they give an estimate at grades: Extra Fine $215 and ChCU (Gem) $375.
Get this, I just listed it on ebay. I walked out of the room and back in and it had sold. I've never sold anything that fast in my life. I didn't think for a minute it would sell. I'd either have to lower the price or take it down. Now I'm thinking I should've asked for more. Oh well, I made a profit. Now I can buy that 1949 Frankling I've been eyeing! Oh and I was just being silly about the whole "burst my bubble" thing. With the creases in the note, I know it's not spectacular. I just have to keep looking for that special note that I'll keep as my own. Thanks for the input though! I do appreciate it
WTG!!! It's the holiday shopping time, and a holiday weekend with lots of people online hunting for things. Great time of year for sales on eBay.
So now the guy wants me to cancel the order because the note is "too low grade for my thinking." Ok fine but perhaps he should've looked at the picture and description before hitting "commit to buy" I don't even know how to cancel an order. And will I get my fee back? AND he just successfully took my product off the market for how many days? I'm so angry right now. I never hit "buy" unless I fully intend to buy. I don't want to do this to somebody else.
Clicking the "Buy" button establishes a contract between the buyer and the seller. The buyer is obligated to purchase the note unless you are willing to work out some type of settlement with the buyer: http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/questions/unwanted-item.html
I might as well just cancel the order. If I shame him into buying it all he has to do it ship it back. That makes me lose time and money. And ebay is set up to protect the buyers even if they are stupid. I just don't know if I want to sell it or keep it. I'm leaning towards keeping it. It'll be my oldest star note from circulation. Thanks for the info. I do appreciate it!
