1934-D MS66 FB Mercury Dime

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by FTWrath, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. FTWrath

    FTWrath Member

    So, my coin dealer has this beast.
    Graded by NGC
    He has it marked for $499, for me, $350-$400.
    The minute I saw it though I knew it was an amazing coin.
    I know there is a bit of a craze right now for FB Mercs and the prices are going up on them.
    But just owning a high grade FB merc is awesome alone.
    I'm probably going to buy it, after I buy his toned 1931-S Penny, what do you guys think?

    He has a habit of marking everything, don't mind it.
    Kind of funny though, he bought a huge 200K collection from a New York City coin dealer and even his are all marked, but they aren't strong adhesive stickers. Pretty much fall of with a flick.

    Emailing myself the pictures now.

    http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/CertResults.aspx?CertNumber=1668460-001
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  3. CopperJacket

    CopperJacket New Member

    FTWrath,

    Geez, that's gorgeous coin :) and for $350, I think you should defintely go for it :D

    -C.J.
     
  4. Stang1968

    Stang1968 Member

    It's a good looking coin and its a earlier date... for $350, I'd do it.
     
  5. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Luster looks like its there for a 66.

    If you're just looking for a type coin, I'd pass, though.
     
  6. FTWrath

    FTWrath Member

    Thanks for the advice.
    He still has boxes of stuff he hasn't even gone through (from the NY dealer)Elitistclan so ill keep looking and maybe I get an ungraded on the cheap.
     
  7. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Beautiful Merc Ft.
     
  8. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Actually, now that I'm looking at it again on my computer instead of my phone, if you can get it for $350, I'd buy it and flip it.
     
  9. FTWrath

    FTWrath Member

    Thanks, I believe he said $400 and a $350 buy back in case I can't sell it for more.
    BUT I really want to start a Graded collection so if I bought it I would hold on to it.
     
  10. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    If I bought it, I'd try to cross it... PCGS 66's go for 550+ from what HA.com shows.
     
  11. FTWrath

    FTWrath Member

    I have done that a few times now.
    He sells to me for crazy discounts and a few times I've bought and threw on eBay and made good money which I then went back to him with and purchased exactly what I want still at a discount.
    However, my FB Rating is only an 18 (100% though) and eBay still holds my funds for a long time so it's not a quick flip by any means.
    I'll definitely give it a shot once my most recent funds clear. Figure I can't get the feedback over 25 (when they stop placing holds) if I don't continue selling.
     
  12. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Screw paypal/ebay, try the PCGS forums or here.
     
  13. FTWrath

    FTWrath Member

    I did post one thing here and only received one reply and it was a bit ... low. Then again the item was a modern commem and there is a small market for it.
    I know eBay/Paypal do take a healthy chunk but there is lots of security with selling/buying there.
    Even if it would cost me I'd agree to a price then list as a BIN and have that user purchase that way.
     
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