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<p>[QUOTE="Juan Blanco, post: 1564897, member: 41665"]I think of most worn Morgans as scrap, basically bullion (intrinsic rate on 90/10). On eBay, I see quite a few August auctions where Winning Bid + S/H was ~-1% > -2.8% below Spot. Those are the most successful bottom-feeders.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the middle of the completed auction list, a mix of good and worn coin lots ranged from 16% to 45% Over Spot (intrinsic.) Presume the better lots tend to sell higher to collectors looking plus the factor of POS volatility, so bullionists chasing Morgans should bid for LESS than 10% Over Spot at all times. I'm also guessing the quiet and disciplined acculator might bid junk lots +3% Over Spot, no more, and expect to lose far more often than win. Per ~20 auctions, how many would this strategy win? </p><p><br /></p><p>What's the LCS premium on junk Morgans, nowadays? 12%? 15%?</p><p>Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Juan Blanco, post: 1564897, member: 41665"]I think of most worn Morgans as scrap, basically bullion (intrinsic rate on 90/10). On eBay, I see quite a few August auctions where Winning Bid + S/H was ~-1% > -2.8% below Spot. Those are the most successful bottom-feeders. In the middle of the completed auction list, a mix of good and worn coin lots ranged from 16% to 45% Over Spot (intrinsic.) Presume the better lots tend to sell higher to collectors looking plus the factor of POS volatility, so bullionists chasing Morgans should bid for LESS than 10% Over Spot at all times. I'm also guessing the quiet and disciplined acculator might bid junk lots +3% Over Spot, no more, and expect to lose far more often than win. Per ~20 auctions, how many would this strategy win? What's the LCS premium on junk Morgans, nowadays? 12%? 15%? Thanks.[/QUOTE]
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