1873s SL 10c, PCGS EF40

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Long Beard, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Long Beard

    Long Beard Well-Known Member

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1873-S-Arr...662796?hash=item34194b458c:g:tFUAAOSwdb5d2JLD

    Looking for some opinions on what would be a maximum bid on this one. It's consistent with what I already have in the series and I will be bidding on it tomorrow. Again, that would depend on where it's at near the close. If it's less than the average, perhaps. The main concern is that I've seen others in the same grade with better eye appeal. Which is why I'm throwing out the question. So, bid or hold out?

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Nice and original but not a beauty from those pics. I see 45s running from 200-325 for a pretty cac example. I see anywhere around $200 a fair price for this coin
     
  4. Long Beard

    Long Beard Well-Known Member

    My thoughts exactly. My max bid on this one is near the mark mentioned. Either way I'll keep an eye on this one to see where it goes so I can judge the current market. I wouldn't expect this one to go beyond $250, at least from what I've seen at recent coin shows in the past three months. I passed on one for that amount with a little better eye appeal last month.

    Thanks for the comment!
     
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  6. JCKTJK

    JCKTJK Well-Known Member

    pcgs has the value listed at $275 if that helps you any, I checked a few recent auctions and one went for $183 another at $325, good luck!
     
  7. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    @Long Beard, welcome to CT!

    Those are your words. So, what's the rush? o_O

    I suspect you will have regrets (I looked at it - buy the coin, not the slab/subjective grade), but if you still want it, throw a low ball bid at it, & who knows, you might win. Then you will be able to say you won a coin which was not as nice as others you have seen, but you got it for a lot less (if that's what you want in your collection).

    It's your collection, do what you want to do with it, but I believe you already answered your own question. ;)
     
  8. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Very dark and unattractive. It will be hard to sell later. I would wait for one you can't live without.
     
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  10. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I think this coin may look better in hand. I’ve bought a few that looked dark in pics but were really pretty in hand. Not everyone can photo darker original coins well worth a gamble I think
     
  11. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Gambling makes coin collecting more exciting. If you really like gambling, buy uncertified coins.
     
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  12. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    Alright, curiosity killed a cat, but did you win it? Sold for a "fair price", apparantly.
     
  13. Long Beard

    Long Beard Well-Known Member

    Sold for a very good price. To answer the question, no. As mentioned above I'm extremely patient.
     
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  14. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Good for you. I have found very few times I felt like I had to buy something that something better and cheaper didn't pass my way.
     
  15. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Was tempting to bid myself. I really want to see that one in hand. Was either really nice or just ugly. And their pics did no justice
     
  16. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Nailed it !!!
    The Coin sold for $206.49... total.
    (I didn't see the actual "sold for" price posted)
     
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