That Tarnish is originality. It also equals value. By the way 2g's, someone else can be the new proud new owner.
I don't understand that kind of premium. Look at this NGC graded 1880 S MS64 Morgan listed on eBay for a *measly* $565: I think the listed price on this coin is at least understandable. Ah, well. Each to his own. I have an agreement with my wife that every coin I purchase must be purchased at a price that I will either make money or break close to even should I ever need to sell it. Toned coins such as these are outside my wheelhouse.
I agree. However based on the environment they're stored in,in time they will darken. For that price I could buy a couple that are MS 66 and have a few bucks left over.