Recent bidding on Great Collections

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by samclemens3991, Feb 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM.

  1. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    I remember someone started a thread about how foolish some of the people bidding on Great Collections are ; couldn't find it. I was just curious if I am the only one having this recent experience. I am seeing coins sell for far more than they have sold for before. I am pretty good at variety detection so I don't think this is it. Also, I don't track more than a handfull of coins so my results may be singular. Having said that, and without getting specific, I watched 6 different coins, all fairly common date Barbers & Seateds sell for way more than i expected.
    One coin, a barber Half, had sold for $185 in August; had never sold for over $200: was relisted and sold for over $350 with fees. Another coin, previously sold twice in the last year for under $200; sold for almost $400. I could go on.
    I can only speculate that there are people who are jumping into silver coins and must think there is nothing but skyrocketing prices ahead. James
     
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    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

  4. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    I know I'm seeing a lot of that right now... At first it was a boon... lots and lots of silver dumped into auctions but the bidiots have been driving up the prices everywhere and there no reason for it but as you suggested they must be expecting a second skyrocket/bubble... Ah well.. it should smooth out soon i hope.
     
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