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<p>[QUOTE="lackluster, post: 1536447, member: 21103"]I was shocked while on ebay to see some of the modern commemorative dollars, 84 olympics and the 89 congress in ms70 bid up to well over $1,000. I noticed that those same coins slabbed in ms69 going for $30-$35. I understand the concept with the population reports and all, but this is going to end so badly for someone. </p><p><br /></p><p>I was curious if dealers and serious collectors think that this is a good thing in general. I know these people are buying of their own free will but it just doesn't seem like it will help the hobby in the long run. Doesn't some of the fault come with the marketing of the perception of rarity? If I were a dealer I personally would have a hard time selling one of these high priced moderns to a customer. </p><p><br /></p><p>I recently bought a slabbed Bust 50 designated improperly cleaned for $50. Call me crazy but i would rather have 20 of these than an MS slabbed modern commemorative for $1,000.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Lack[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="lackluster, post: 1536447, member: 21103"]I was shocked while on ebay to see some of the modern commemorative dollars, 84 olympics and the 89 congress in ms70 bid up to well over $1,000. I noticed that those same coins slabbed in ms69 going for $30-$35. I understand the concept with the population reports and all, but this is going to end so badly for someone. I was curious if dealers and serious collectors think that this is a good thing in general. I know these people are buying of their own free will but it just doesn't seem like it will help the hobby in the long run. Doesn't some of the fault come with the marketing of the perception of rarity? If I were a dealer I personally would have a hard time selling one of these high priced moderns to a customer. I recently bought a slabbed Bust 50 designated improperly cleaned for $50. Call me crazy but i would rather have 20 of these than an MS slabbed modern commemorative for $1,000. Lack[/QUOTE]
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