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<p>[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 758612, member: 3726"]I agree - somewhat. Most dealers I know will list a MS64 raw coin at the same price as a graded coin - and on choice coins they won't budge. What happens on ebay is anybody's guess - it could go for more or less and that really depends on good pictures. I have also seen (mainly my local store) list graded coins cheaper than what the slab grade says. So I agree with Jim on how dealers buy, from my limited experience - the coin and not the slab.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also agree that the dealer might get upset with a low offer of $45 - but that does not mean it is worth more. Just part of the bargaining process at times. I also think this coin is a good example of how tough it is to price some coins - especially when netting a problem coin. Now me I am not convinced there is a problem, but I would play it safe and go with the more experienced forum members.</p><p><br /></p><p>And I agree with sonlarson - a polite decline and then just take your time on finding the right coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mark_h, post: 758612, member: 3726"]I agree - somewhat. Most dealers I know will list a MS64 raw coin at the same price as a graded coin - and on choice coins they won't budge. What happens on ebay is anybody's guess - it could go for more or less and that really depends on good pictures. I have also seen (mainly my local store) list graded coins cheaper than what the slab grade says. So I agree with Jim on how dealers buy, from my limited experience - the coin and not the slab. I also agree that the dealer might get upset with a low offer of $45 - but that does not mean it is worth more. Just part of the bargaining process at times. I also think this coin is a good example of how tough it is to price some coins - especially when netting a problem coin. Now me I am not convinced there is a problem, but I would play it safe and go with the more experienced forum members. And I agree with sonlarson - a polite decline and then just take your time on finding the right coin.[/QUOTE]
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