Cherrypicking tips needed

FreakyGarrettC · Jan 7, 2009

GDJMSP said: ↑

You guys wanna learn to cherrypick ? Forget about variety this and error that - focus on the coin itself instead.

The easiest place to do this is at coin shows. Find those dealers that have their coins set up in a display where they can be easily seen even from 10 ft away. Stay back that 10 ft and look, don't just glance, actually look at the coins from a distance. You're gonna see one, maybe two that stand out from that distance.

What you are looking for is luster. You might have to move up and down the aisle a little to catch the light right, but you'll see them. Then walk up and look closely at the coins. Don't pick them up or even ask if you can see them - yet. But stand 2 to 3 ft away and look closer. Look at the 2x2, flip or slab and see what they have graded the coin. If you think that coin may have been under-graded - now ask if you can see the coin.

Examine it closely, just your eyes, turning it under the light. Odds are you won't even need a loupe. If you still think the coin is under-graded, buy it.

I can walk up and pick out 65's that are marked as 64's on a regular basis. And every now and then you're really gonna get lucky like with '42-S Walker. Price jumps from around $75 - $80 for a 64 to over $500 for a 65.

Now that's cherrypickin !
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Nice! I will have to try that. :thumb:

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davidh · Jan 7, 2009

FreakyGarrettC said: ↑

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

Already got it. (Volume 2, fourth edition) :high5:
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Since you have the book, I'd suggest you read Appendix D on page 412. It describes the etiquette and protocol of cherrypicking.

FreakyGarrettC · Jan 7, 2009

davidh said: ↑

Since you have the book, I'd suggest you read Appendix D on page 412. It describes the etiquette and protocol of cherrypicking.
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Ok cool.

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