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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 2923424, member: 39084&quot;]Yes -- spoiler alert -- the dealer who bought the coin is listing it for <b>$115,000</b>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is really a key observation about auction coins bought by dealers for resale.&nbsp; I asked my own dealer about this once -- why are some coins purchased at one auction and then sell for 20% more at another auction a few months later?&nbsp; Why do some show up in dealers&#039; inventory at double the price?&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>It turns out that even with the Internet, collectors simply miss the auction or the coin, and there are bargains available if you look hard and are diligent about pursuing them.&nbsp; I think <b>AncientJoe</b> has some stories about coins he&#039;s flipped for large profits very shortly after purchasing them.&nbsp; It&#039;s just not what economists call an &quot;efficient market&quot; despite the widespread availability of online information on coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I would have listed the coin for $65,000 and hoped for a quick sale, and a 50% profit.&nbsp; I get the impression that the dealer who bought the coin is not really very interested in parting with it.&nbsp; It&#039;s a good coin but I think the auction price plus premium represent the current market for this coin in this condition[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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