? on silver Eagles

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jackoranger, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. jackoranger

    jackoranger New Member

    I have a guy that has 16 1995 Silver Eagles in the orignal box with the velvet box inside of the cardboard box and the cert with it. If silver is 15.00 an ounce is 15.00 a fair price to pay him ??

    I see them on E-Bay bringing much more pls explain why and what you feel would be a fair price to offer him.

    They look brilliant spotless !
     
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  3. bobbeth87

    bobbeth87 Coin Collector

    15 bucks a piece would be a steal.

    These are great coins that sell for a premium over melt.
     
  4. Bazz

    Bazz Member

    I would think almost irregardless of the price of silver $15 is a good price for ASE coins as long as they are in good shape as you say.
     
  5. kevcoins

    kevcoins Senior Roll Sercher

    they sound like proofs so yea thats a good price
     
  6. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    Thats an awesome price. I usually see BU Silver Eagles going for a minimum of $17.00 these days, and proofs are a little higher.
     
  7. jackoranger

    jackoranger New Member

    Yea they are beautifull, they are in a round flat plastic tube inside a velvet box that is inside a cardboard box from the mint. They look like what E-Bay has called Cameo's.

    I see them on e-bay for 90.00 I just wondered if theirs are different they look the same and are the same year 1995
     
  8. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Are these proofs? Individual coins or are they Business Strikes? I believe there is a difference in price. I have not researched them in some time.
     
  9. jackoranger

    jackoranger New Member

  10. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    To answer the original question, NO, it is not a fair price. ASEs sell at a premium to spot, and rightly so. Get a few quotes from reputable internet dealers and offer something close to the lowest price you find. That would probably be fair.
     
  11. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    Yeah, the 1995 proofs are one of the better dates. The "coin market" that comes once a month in Numismatic News lists them at $155.00. 15 bucks each would be a steal, literally.
     
  12. jackoranger

    jackoranger New Member

    Now I feel guilty, he is the one that said 15.00 each:yawn:
     
  13. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    ya, I hope you are not around reading this post, but running to buy these bad boys at 15 bucks a piece.
     
  14. xtrmbrdr

    xtrmbrdr Senior Member

    If they look like the link you posted they are proofs, and if they are in the original government packaging there should by a certificate of authenticity that will say so, along with the weight, mint, diameter, etc. If you look at the back (reverse) and it has a W, buy em' all and get yourself a new BMW with the profit.
     
  15. Phil Ham

    Phil Ham Hamster

    I don't see how you can go wrong even if they aren't proofs.
     
  16. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    I don't know. Is this a friend, or just some guy off the street offering you that price?
     
  17. jaceravone

    jaceravone Member

    BUY>BUY>BUY>BUY. $15 a piece for 1995 ASEs!!! That is a steal. If this guy offered you them for $15, take them and run. You can turn around and sell them for tons more money! The Coin Market has these valued at $155 each! Even if you sold them for $50, you would be making a killing. Dang! Why can't this happen to me! :headbang:
     
  18. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    The question was, what is a fair price. Of course there are many opportunities for collectors to steal from the less knowledgeable. The hobby, and the world, doesn't need those types. Hopefully, you aren't serious.
     
  19. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member


    Thank you Cloudsweeper, for about the first sensible post in this thread. The question is, what is fair? And if it was someone I know offering me these prices, I would have to tell them what these coins are worth. I'm not judging anyone with that statement, just saying what I think is right. Now, if it were a coin dealer or an ebay seller offering these prices, I'd be more inclined to say buy them, because the seller should know better.
     
  20. Doverboy

    Doverboy Member

    I, too, hope this is a joke. This is a great deal for you, horrible for him. The question I want to know is: How did this guy happen upon 16 1995 Proof ASEs?

    1. Inherited
    2. Stolen
    3. Counterfeit

    If inherited, I advise bidding at least 3x what he asked. He might have more coins and will be thankful to you. Plus, you'll still make a huge profit.

    If stolen, nobody just has 16 of these without a VERY believable explanation as to how they were obtained. Anyone who would buy them to begin with would know their value. Even if he's strapped for cash, he would never offer them at spot. If his story doesn't make sense, get contact info and let the authorities do their job.

    If counterfeit, weigh all of the coins! Make sure you know what you're potentially buying. Find a friend with more experience to help you.

    And, on the off-chance this is another Puppa (or whatever his name is) post, well-played!

    Regardless, best of luck and be careful!
     
  21. jaceravone

    jaceravone Member

    Hell yeah, I'm serious.

    Maybe the hobby needs to start educating people on learning to do their own research rather than trying to preach morals and ethics - leave that to mom and dad. If the seller did his own research, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. I am sick and tired of everyone hiding behind ethics and morals for an excuse. Go out and do your freaking homework. No one feels sorry for me when I screw up or sell at a loss. Why should I for them? Anyone on here who knows me, knows that I am a very honest and ethical person, but if someone OFFERS me 16 1995 ASEs for $15, I'm taking them and not asking any questions. This seller isn't doing anything unethical. He was offered these coins for a set price. He is doing the smart thing now and investigating how much they are worth and what he should pay. He just found out they are worth a ton more. How is that unethical. I should probably give this guy a job. Maybe the seller should do the same thing. If he doesn't care to investigate what he is selling then he doesn't care what he gets for them. Chances are this guy will be thrilled with $15 each. I say way to go Jackoranger! With any luck they won't be fake and say Made in China stamped on the side.
     
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