The Toning Premium Thread Part 2

I couldn't agree more. The toning pattern is heavy-handed and conflicts with, rather than compliments, Liberty's portrait. Yet many enthusiasts will "love" this coin because they've been conditioned to "love" rainbow toning.

 

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You can dislike a coins look without insulting people who do like it.

 

It's not the most insulting post ever but it was no doubt condescending and that happens often here and bugs me. People like to disparage things they aren't into instead of just leaving it as "to each their own" and moving on. A little tact can go a long ways when discussing a coin that you're personally not a fan of.

Whether that's with toners (the most common culprit as it's a very polarizing topic) or different series or US vs. World, etc. etc.

I've said it before I'm not a fan of probably the most popular series here for collectors: Lincolns. You know which Lincolns I love? The ones that the owners here post about and are excited about and personally love to own. You love it? Then I do too.

 

The final price (with buyer's fee) was 1,677.50.
It sold on GreatCollections which has been gaining quite a following among toned coin collectors.
While the price was higher than what I was willing to pay, I understand the premium. Some might not like the pattern or the colors, but plenty of people do. Plus, a colorful 1921 Morgan is much more difficult to find than almost any other date (especially if one only looks at the "common" dates). This is by far the nicest 1921 that I have seen and multiple others must have felt that way in order to raise the final price.

Anyways, @IBetASilverDollar is the closest with a $1,600 guess.
You now have 24 hours to post the next toned coin, pass the right to another member of your choosing, or let the clock expire and have someone else post.

 

You're right, my comment sounded snooty and I apologize.

But there is a point behind it. I put "love" in quotes for a reason. Often, people have no idea why they "like" something—or even if they like it all that much. Our tastes are learned. Often, a person will like an attribute (or attributes) of something and confuse this with liking the whole. If "marble" is good and "gold" is good, then having lots of expensive marble and gold fixtures in a bathroom must be really good! Never mind that the result looks tacky and ostentatious.

My comment touched a nerve in you, which means you are sensitive about your tastes. Join the club; we all are (whether we like to think so or not). No one likes to have his sense of taste insulted.

So let me ask, what do you like about this coin's toning? Other than the fact that it is toned? And will my opposing view (and others') challenge you to reconsider your impression of it?

Our tastes grow when we question our own judgement.

(And let me say that I find this to be an interesting coin, particularly since it's a '21. I just don't find the toning to be especially attractive.)

 

I'll post one up when I get home later on, are you looking for auction results or is a buy it now toner okay?

No worries. I just took it in a condescending way after several voiced their opinion they liked it as if their opinions were no good. I understand your overall point though its valid for sure. I just get bugged seeing people here sometimes act like their way is the only way to collect not that you were saying that.

Why do I like this one? Im the wrong person to ask haha. I have weird taste when it comes to toners. Its great though cause I often get the non desireable ones at discounts cause no one else wants them. This coin in OP is just a wild one and that paired with being a 21 would have me put in about as big a premium as I ever would on a coin. Of course in this instance I would still fall 1200 short.

 

The buyer stole it for only $1600

 

Buy-it-now is perfectly acceptable.

 

That could well be true. It might not be the quickest flip, but I'm sure that the buyer could resell it in time (or maybe even had a buyer already lined up). Or maybe it was someone picking it up for their collection who got a good price for a difficult toner date.

 

The pattern probably held it back a bit. Legend probably would have gotten over 2k for it judging from the Sunnywood prices

 

I said. I would only Pay about 200 for it, yes the colors are unbelievable, yet I am one that likes colors that transition slowly from one to another, and not so abrupt.

 

The pattern is inconsequential with that kind of neon rainbow on a 21, not to mention the majority being emerald green.

 

Okay here's the next one. Feel like I've seen a lot of 1883-O's with interesting color so that was my search and picked this one.

Sold in the last few months. 1883-O in PCGS MS63. Run of the mill ones will go for $60 or so.

 

I'll take a stab at $175

 

63 is a tough sell any day of the week. I wouldn't think over $100.

 

Nice example! It's not a monster, but still attractive with a few popular colors. The bag marks make it representative for the grade (not an upgrade candidate).

I will guess $135

 

That one has an average spread of $90-150 depending on circumstances

 

I would also lean towards $100, but I think the photos held it back a bit.

 

I have no idea, but I will guess $169.61.