Ever fed the sharks in a bidding war?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Barney McRae, Aug 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM.

  1. Barney McRae

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    I'm currently doing this. I know I won't win the coin, but rest assured I'm aggravating someone. I believe it to be overgraded, but if I win it I won't be unhappy. I put in a max bid and probably going to bed soon. Am I being mean? :D
     
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  3. The Half Dime

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    technically no.... you're just riskin' it in hopes you won't be the one that ends up with the coin and paid too much for it ;)

    Seriously, though, knowing what type of coin it is helps us detail our reply a lot. If it's a toned Morgan or Peace, you probably ain't winning it, but on a lot of other stuff you may have a chance. You could be aggravating an actual coin collector, or a status collector - the latter of which I significantly approve of.
     
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  4. Barney McRae

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    It's a really nice Morgan. I'm just not that good of a grader. I fear it's over graded by one grade, mostly because of snob status, it's in a ICG holder. I've bought many coins in those slabs, but most of the time when I thought they undergraded. They are a decent TPG, but they seem more inconsistent than the rest. I placed my max bid a full grade below PCGS list price, so I'm not sweating it either way. I just decided to show my hole card early and call. :p I will not be unhappy either way this goes.
     
  5. Barney McRae

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    Welp, someone just outbid me a second ago. My work is done. I'm out. :D
     
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  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Being smart is not being mean, good for you.
     
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