Or, What Happens when You Bid after a few glasses of Champagne Well, like Schatzy, I had been watching a couple of lots on Heritage for a month or so, patiently waiting for them to cross the block. I had it set in my mind what I was willing to pay for them, and bid my max early. The first is an incredibly scarce coin for my growing Prooflike set, a Liberty nickel graded NGC MS-64PL. I got it for what I consider a fair price, so I'm really happy. The second one, however, I was tossing back and forth whether I wanted to buy it or not. It is an 1818/7 O-101 graded NGC EF-45. It looks like a fantastic coin, and will fit my gem cameo circulated CBH perfectly. However, after a few glasses of Champagne last night, I decided I was going to bid on it. I entered my max bid, and went to bed. I got up this morning, went to church, and the auction occured while I was at church. I came home to find I had won the coin (hooray!) - and then realized that I had forgotten to take the buyers premium into account when I entered my bid last night!!!! I entered a strong price for the coin, but with the buyers premium on top, I think I overpayed for this coin a fair bit. I still think its a tremendous coin, and am pleased to add it to my collection. I just wish I hadn't paid quite so much. So there you go - moral of the story is make sure you add the buyers premium in when you bid on auctions!!! Well, tell me what you think of these:
I learned the hard way not to bid on eBay when I'm tired. I end up paying way too much. Nice coins, though. Did yo enjoy the show? I thought it was good.
I love the overdate. That is an eyeball overdate, you do not need a loupe to spot it. I think it is a nice coin. my only overdate 20/19 you need a magnifier to see it.
