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<p>[QUOTE="JBlade00, post: 1461205, member: 37468"]Hey all,</p><p><br /></p><p>I think I've finally figured out my "niche" for ebay auctions. I tend to like vague auctions with un-zoomed pictures of coins. I like to buy from people who don't necessarily know what they have or they don't describe everything super specific (as far as condition, VAMs, etc...) There's only been 1 auction that I've felt I've "lost" on, though it wasn't a ton. I feel like you could call me a "Treasure Hunter" ie: trying to find the diamond in the rough.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyways, this week I've been busy and won the following auctions;</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330745949080%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330745949080%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/330745949080?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649</a></p><p>- Who knows if it will really be a 1899 or not... Most likely an 1899-O, however the price isn't bad anyways to take a shot.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F170854007270%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F170854007270%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/170854007270?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649</a></p><p>- Mostly interested in the half cent + large cents. Also, they say there are 2 nickels in there but the picture doesn't show it. What it does show is a Capped Bust Half Dime that I'm hoping to get instead <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330744507121%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330744507121%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/330744507121?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649</a></p><p>- There's no such thing as an 1864 3-Cent Nickel so I'm very intrigued as to what it actually is? Also, I like to take shots at the 1864 2-cent small motto variety. Also the coins seem to bee in pretty good condition.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F160816529543%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F160816529543%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/160816529543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649</a></p><p>- The prizes for me in this are the 1804 half cent (looks to be at least G condition if not better) and the 1798 large cent (again it looks to be at least G). Additionally, it's got a 1909 IHC (S???) which I don't have and 3 Trimes which I really like. Also a fairly nice 1875-S 20 Cent. I wouldn't be surprised if the value is 2-3X+ what I paid for this lot. Could be even more if that Half Cent is a small 5 (probably not, but here's to hoping)</p><p>I'll update this thread with pics / details when they arrive. Initial thoughts / expectations?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JBlade00, post: 1461205, member: 37468"]Hey all, I think I've finally figured out my "niche" for ebay auctions. I tend to like vague auctions with un-zoomed pictures of coins. I like to buy from people who don't necessarily know what they have or they don't describe everything super specific (as far as condition, VAMs, etc...) There's only been 1 auction that I've felt I've "lost" on, though it wasn't a ton. I feel like you could call me a "Treasure Hunter" ie: trying to find the diamond in the rough. Anyways, this week I've been busy and won the following auctions; [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330745949080%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/330745949080?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649[/URL] - Who knows if it will really be a 1899 or not... Most likely an 1899-O, however the price isn't bad anyways to take a shot. [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F170854007270%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/170854007270?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649[/URL] - Mostly interested in the half cent + large cents. Also, they say there are 2 nickels in there but the picture doesn't show it. What it does show is a Capped Bust Half Dime that I'm hoping to get instead :) [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F330744507121%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/330744507121?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649[/URL] - There's no such thing as an 1864 3-Cent Nickel so I'm very intrigued as to what it actually is? Also, I like to take shots at the 1864 2-cent small motto variety. Also the coins seem to bee in pretty good condition. [URL="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335874456&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F160816529543%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/160816529543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649[/URL] - The prizes for me in this are the 1804 half cent (looks to be at least G condition if not better) and the 1798 large cent (again it looks to be at least G). Additionally, it's got a 1909 IHC (S???) which I don't have and 3 Trimes which I really like. Also a fairly nice 1875-S 20 Cent. I wouldn't be surprised if the value is 2-3X+ what I paid for this lot. Could be even more if that Half Cent is a small 5 (probably not, but here's to hoping) I'll update this thread with pics / details when they arrive. Initial thoughts / expectations?[/QUOTE]
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