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<p>[QUOTE="Kevin Mader, post: 5353112, member: 106826"]As folks have pointed out, the grade is what it is...but the appeal is probably somewhat limited. Some folks appreciate toning and patina on specimens. Irregular staining, or the appearance of, is a detractor for many collectors. That wouldn't appeal to me, so I wouldn't even consider it and that's before researching the price. Based on some serious collectors here, it appears that it's overpriced.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sellers will sell for whatever they want, fair or not. It comes down to the buyer. What are they willing to pay? How fast do they need it? Will they overpay? Some will overpay if money is not a major factor in their life. Impulse buyers will overpay, because they have to have it. Folks who don't research a coin may overpay, because they just don't know.</p><p><br /></p><p>I like that you have a vision about what your coins will look like and how you would like to display them. A vision is not a plan. Make a plan. Then consider your timeline. Is there a rush? Is it real or artificial? Make a schedule. These may factor in on what you buy and how much you might have to pay. And if time is on your side, then you should be able to achieve your vision at a reasonable pace and at reasonable cost...assuming you do your research. Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Mader, post: 5353112, member: 106826"]As folks have pointed out, the grade is what it is...but the appeal is probably somewhat limited. Some folks appreciate toning and patina on specimens. Irregular staining, or the appearance of, is a detractor for many collectors. That wouldn't appeal to me, so I wouldn't even consider it and that's before researching the price. Based on some serious collectors here, it appears that it's overpriced. Sellers will sell for whatever they want, fair or not. It comes down to the buyer. What are they willing to pay? How fast do they need it? Will they overpay? Some will overpay if money is not a major factor in their life. Impulse buyers will overpay, because they have to have it. Folks who don't research a coin may overpay, because they just don't know. I like that you have a vision about what your coins will look like and how you would like to display them. A vision is not a plan. Make a plan. Then consider your timeline. Is there a rush? Is it real or artificial? Make a schedule. These may factor in on what you buy and how much you might have to pay. And if time is on your side, then you should be able to achieve your vision at a reasonable pace and at reasonable cost...assuming you do your research. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
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