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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;geekpryde, post: 2061779, member: 36248&quot;]Well, I had two firsts tonight.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I tried Heritage Live, and actually bid LIVE which I&#039;ve never done before, ever.&nbsp;&nbsp; I&#039;ve only ever used proxy before.&nbsp; This particular auction did not have video.&nbsp;&nbsp; The lots are VERY fast paced, like a few seconds each!?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I thought I would be sitting around awhile, and bam, my lot was up.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also placed a serious bid on an....drumroll.... <b>Ancient Coin</b>!&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie57" alt=":jawdrop:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As far as I can tell, I was the under-bidder.&nbsp; &nbsp; The winning bid being only $5 more than my live bid.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyways, this may seem very pedestrian to all you Ancient guys, but to me it was a big deal so I thought I would share.&nbsp;&nbsp; While browsing for CAC coins at work today (shhh!), I came across an absolutely stunning NGC graded coin from CARIAN ISLANDS.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Before you say buy the book first, I have in my possession two into books on ancient coins from the ANA Library.&nbsp;&nbsp; (not finished yet&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie26" alt=":bookworm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />)</p><p><br /></p><p>I loved the design on both sides, plus it was incuse, plus it appears to be very well preserved.&nbsp;&nbsp; My wife would have really liked this coin as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; You get my point, it was love at first site and it was even within my budget.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here goes:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]380207[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]380206[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>So I lost, but still made me feel like a school boy!&nbsp; &nbsp; So, for a total ancient newb, did I pick a good first coin?&nbsp;&nbsp; Or is this like the lamest ancient coin you&#039;ve ever seen?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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