Cherrypicking tips needed

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone had advice on cherrypicking coins, and what varieties to keep an eye out for. I am going to put my skills to the test at F.U.N.

Now in spanish:
Hola a todos, me preguntaba si alguien había asesoramiento sobre cherrypicking monedas, y qué variedades de mantener un ojo para. Voy a poner mis habilidades a la prueba en F.U.N.

 

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Jeffersons: 1943-P DDO, 1943/2, 1945-P DDR.

 

get yourself a cherrypickers guide.

 

Find an coin issue that you have a good bit of knowledge about. Check out the varietie listing in those and try to fill your mind with the dates/mintmarks and Pick-Up-Points for each one. Then go to the show and hit it hard.

You might also watch for coins where one grades matters---such as the 1926-S Buff Nickel. It isn't so much now, but there use to be around $150-$200 from F-VF. I picked up one of those and flipped it to DLRC. Such grading knowledge can also come in handy.

Speedy

 

I am sorry but I only have volume 2. Half dollars to commemoratives.

Already got it. (Volume 2, fourth edition) :high5:

Thanks for the tips. I will give it my best shot.
Do you think anyone will be selling the Volume 1 at F.U.N. of the cherrypickers gude?
Are there any varieties I should really look out for?

 

You have a better chance to cherrypick if the dealer isn't very interested in varieties. I find that if their 2x2 have a lot of variety data such as FS#, Coneca #, etc. there is less of a chance to cherrypick. A dealer that just has the date/grade on the holder is much better searching rounds. You can ask if he buys something like a "1936 Die 2 DDO" and if he gives you an Arizona Snake eye stare, you have found prime searching ground.

Jim

 

I like your idea!

 

try this site: http://coins.about.com/od/uscoins/tp/errorvarieties.htm

 

Keep your eye out for a book dealer...you might find a Vol. 1. There was one on Ebay yesterday for under $30. They have sure gone up....I think I got mine for $10.

Speedy

 

I think that is good advice. Might not always be true, but good advice. My local dealer does this, but then does not put it on the holder. He doesn't want to ruin my fun(according to him), but it is reflective in his prices. So that might be another clue - two VF bust halves in the same date have a big difference in price based off the rarity.

 

And I have also heard to keep your mouth shut if you do find a variety.
Or else they will snatch it right out of your hands.

 

That is what is so fun with Acanthite. A local dealer had all halves by overton, and Barbers by variety, yet Brad found a misplaced date in the " junk" binders......

Look for misplaced dates in Indian Cents, I have learned alot from Acanthite and his success's finding tham at shows. The guys a variety magnet.

 

Don't forget about the 'junk bins' where all the 2x2s are thrown into a bucket at bargain basement priced. found many a nice varieties and error coins in those most a a few dollars.

 

And, Garrett, there will certainly be book dealers at FUN who will probably have a copy.

 

Good I will have to power study once I buy it. :goofer:
You don't think it would be a little too obvious if I walk around with it do you?

 

Decide on a series or group of series you are most interested in. Take a long look through the relevant cherrypicker guide(s), then go through binders or boxes of medium grade coins and look for all the dates and mm that are NOT in the guides, plus look for an RPM on a coin for which only a DDO is listed, etc. You will not find the most popular picks, but there are many, many more that are just as interesting, and your success rate will be higher.

If you are uncertain about the 'look' of a particular type of variety (RPD, RPM, MPD, DDO, etc), go to a dealer who specializes in variety attribution in your selected target series and study them, all of them. Coin shows are a wealth of numismatic education which you can tap virtually for free.

 

Teardrop SLQs, the 20-S can bring a few bucks...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1926-S-STANDING...tZCoins_US_Individual?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

There's one, so you know what to look for.

26-S is common

28-S isn't common

I cherrypicked 2 of em at the Sunday show.

 

The new Cherrypickers Guide Vol 1 is hitting Borders bookstores now. Price is $39.95, but if you are a Rewards member, you might be able to save a bit with the coupons they send you via e-mail. Yesterday I saw 3 of them in Buffalo NY Borders, checked my email later and had a coupon for 40% off 1 book for yesterday and today. I didn't have time to go back to get it...I had a plane to catch.