God bless "make an offer", the concept of lowballing, and a tight economy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130369539347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I just can't believe this deal!

 

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That's a fair price for a '42-D in 66.

 

Steve,

You paid $60 for that Jefferson. While compared to the price guides it appears that you got a great deal, you purchased the coin sight unseen with only a blurry photo of the obverse to judge the quality of the coin. If you get the coin and it is a low end MS66, I wouldn't think your deal is that great.

It might be to your advantage to start searching Heritage for Jefferson Nickels. The average auction price realized for the MS66 1942-D on Heritage over the last few years has been $40-$45 which would correlate to low $50's with shipping.

http://coins.ha.com/common/search_r...&y=0&N=51+790+231+310+74+4294967176&Nty=1&x=0

In addition, the 1942-D is one of the better struck Jefferson Nickels. Did you know that you can get a 1942-D MS66 FS for about $80?

 

Boy, do I feel sheepish. I just recently bought one that was full step. I was so focused on the coin and the price, that I failed to notice that THIS ONE wasn't a FS coin! :headbang:

Oh well...still a nice coin for the money I think. It will be good to own when the economy firms up.

Thanks for the Heritage link. It's good info, and I might try to enter an auction or too in the future if the right item pops up.

Steve

 

I would consider that a great deal!! Congrats

 

We've ALL been there in one way or another... only thing to do is remember what you forgot for next time!