Folks, I am currently looking at buying a 1916-d "mercury" dime. It is PCGS certified at G-06, and I verified that through the PCGS serial number and web site. In the online pictures it looks nice for the grade. However, I am unable to see it in person. This is the last coin I need to complete my date / mint mark set of "mercury" dimes. The asking price is $1100. I'm thinking about offering $1000. What do you advise?
Is this on eBay? What's the seller's history like? At least 99% with at least a triple-digit positive replies history? Return policy? I think you'll do alright if you can pick it up for $1,000. With G-4s marketing in the $1,000 range, a Good-plus should be a nice pick up at one grand. Good luck!!
This is NOT on ebay. It's currently being advertised on Collector's Corner, which is not an auction site. The asking price is $1100 but haggling is allowed. The seller is Liberty Coins in Richmond, VA.
Liberty coins I have dealt with once. They were on time, and quite accurate. However I don't know if anyone else had pleasant experiences. Thanks
UPDATE: I bought it. They didn't come down as far as I wanted, but from the pictures it looks nice for the grade. I checked on their return policy and if pictures don't match reality I'll be ok to return it. The fact it's PCGS certified (and I verified the serial number online) is a big thing with an often-counterfeited coin like this. If it was raw I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.
