Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JCro57, post: 3065799, member: 92083&quot;]Well, honestly, I am trying to build a great collection, and without trying to come off as arrogant, also trying to build a good reputation for acquiring great pieces. So, I am particularly picky about what I acquire,&nbsp; and to know I have a coin that has been cleaned, or has a big scratch, a wheel mark, or a rim ding, or an ugly toning spot, would just bother me and I would see it as a waste of money and as a hassle for me or my heirs to sell or trade later. At least at the shows in the Buffalo area, no one wants &quot;Details&quot; grade coins and they sit in the same cases month after month despite significant discounts for very desirable dates and mintmarks for rare coins in all denominations and types.</p><p><br /></p><p>For example, I love off-metals and wrong planchet errors, but I won&#039;t buy them if they dont have a full 4-digit date and aren&#039;t MS64 or higher. (One exception so far is my 1987 nickel struck on 25c stock at AU-53, because there are only 7 known and MS examples are multiple thousands.) And if it is stained or marked up in an undesirable spot even if the coining process itself caused a gouge or spot, I don&#039;t want it unless there are only a handful available. But I don&#039;t always want something too expensive, because often once a coin hits the $1,000 mark and up, it becomes increasingly more difficult to sell, especially esoteric error coins which have a very slim market.</p><p><br /></p><p>So for a $350 coin such as this one in MS66 condition as a modern coin, I expected it to have much more luster and not this very noticeable toning line on both sides. I thought some input from others who collect and appreciate such pieces would help me make a more educated decision as for what to do - keep it or return it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in