I’m guessing it would have depended not on the firm, but whether they were buying (at 60) or selling (at 65)…
There are definitely a lot of variables in auctions and probably more opportunities for flipping than a lot of us realize. I also think Great...
The 1812 cent has a lot of corrosion, so I’m not surprised by what it sold for. Straight grades are not very common in that series and the CDN bid...
That’s a nice looking set! I especially like the bust half, and the pillar dollar and trade dollar are also quite a sight!
I would think that a state quarter designed by Dan Car with a counterstamp he made on his equipment should carry a premium. I would much rather...
I picked up this straight graded 1903 peso in the same auction, $126.50 all in. It seems like a decent price considering that the full...
This post piqued my curiosity, so I found a page on Numista showing the coins Turkmenistan has issued over the years. The ones from the...
I’m thinking 67.
63 and $500. The luster really comes through the toning. It seems the marks may normally keep it below 63 but I’m guessing it got a bump for eye...
This is my most recent type coin purchase. It’s the lowest grade of my three Barbers but the slightly better date and the toning appealed to me....
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I agree with low VF or F15 worst case. Is it a light enough cleaning to be market acceptable for NGC/PCGS? Maybe they’d just knock it down a point?
I think the bigger question is whether there will be circulating coins in the future or not. Even most vending machines nowadays take contactless...
I’ve gotten decent coins before from listings with bad photos. Fewer bidders often results in a lower price. I would avoid the OP coin however...
Are there really any people who would buy a 5 figure coin from a listing with questionable photos from a low feedback seller? I could see suckers...
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