Bust Halves on eBay - Overton?

So are the unattributed bust halves for sale online being attributed by potential buyers? A few, most, all?
Assigning the Overton number to the photos, looking for a good one, I mean.

 

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Beats me. What do you think? Attribution is difficult at best, at least for me. You gonna trust these guys unless, you yourself, can attribute accurately?

 

Of course, I try to attribute any Bustie on eBay which I like or consider buying. If it seems to be an R3 or scarcer variety then I am certainly more interested...

 

By some yes. It’s no different than anything else. The real question is if anyone who could attribute some of them has actually seen it

No matter how dedicated some people are there’s A LOT to go through

 

You should ask the King of this game, @C-B-D

 

I wouldn't say I'm the king until I've found the R.8 1825. But yeah, I've had a few winners.

 

Czar

 

There’s your king @okbustchaser

 

Did one of you peasants seek audience with the King?





Yes, I attribute any bustie I see--whether I'm thinking of purchasing or not. It's one of the symptoms of advanced Bust Half Fever.

 

From the King (C-B-D) at a GREAT Price!
I posted this before, but I'll use any excuse to post again, I'm really in love with this coin. Overton-143
R3

 

Nice one, Nathan.

Yes, I check the Overton #'s.
Most are ugh.

and many abused or overpriced

 

People that collect bust halves by variety WILL attribute unatttributed coins being sold. I collect Early large cents and you can best believe I do my best to attribute unattributed pieces being sold when I'm looking. I'm sure capped bust half dime dime and quarter collectors do the same as do half cent collectors. That's why every now and then you see an unassuming coins suddenly get bid up to moon money. Two specialists have spotted a rarity.

 

Thanks to all who gave some input here. I recently bought 4 more pretty decent circs on eBay - afraid I'm getting a touch of the fever, I maybe ought to take an aspirin.
Anyway, the first was easy to attribute, the second I spent a good bit of time on and still not sure.... now life has me hopping so the rest will have to wait.
So, questions-
Is using a lot of magnification normal?
Can a specialist spot the most common die marriages with a brief look?

Any other help? I've been using the online resources and just got the 5th ed. Overton - Parsley book.

 

Try getting the Peterson book, I used it and Overton together

 

This is how I got interested in Overton varieties. I sold an 1809 that I figured would auction for $150 and it went for over $450. At first I was like, "YES!" And then I was like, "uh oh..." So I bought the book and told myself I'd never give away a free cherrypick to someone again.

 

It's more likely that a specialist will recognize the rarer DMs with just a look. I know the pickups for any of the R-5 and above, along with many of the R-4s. Anything else (other than RedBook varieties such as 1823 Broken 3) I have to look up. I do know a couple of guys who can pretty well attribute just about all of them without the book, though.

 

I think you should trust yourself. For me it's simple. If you don't. you'll see a smile turned upside down when in hand maybe

 

Czar

 

Look what came in the mail today. An original Al Overton pedigreed NGC bustie. O-108 1836/1336. These have disappeared from the market, especially in their original holders, like this beauty.

 

What is typically used to attribute the Overton number as far as magnification?
Naked eyeball? Loupe? Stereo microscope at 30x?