What do u think? Should I? (PART 2)

(Sorry for the re-post...the pics did not load in the first one)

I'm debating whether or not to purchase these following coins:



listed as Gem Brillian Uncirculated ms-63
(local store) $300

and the other:



listed as Extra Fine $135
(coin store)

let me know what are your thoughts on it...
if the coin has been cleaned....lower grade than said...
im not sure...but I really want to purchase a nice high grade barber...

thanks and all comments are appreciated
good luck and happy hunting
-acsf89

 

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Are you looking at these on eBay? You never want to trust photos of raw coins on eBay. For all you know they could be doctored photos or over-exposed to cover cleaning marks. On another note, they don't look right to me.

Dan

 

first is from a coin website (BU)
and the other is from ebay....

they do look suspicious but I don't know.....
that's why I need some opinions on the coins

 

I personally am not that into Barbers so I don't know for certain. I've got a couple in fine or very fine. The BU coin definitely looks cleaned to me. I think the XF coin looks nice and accurately graded. I would actually bid on it. I've been wanting a higher grade barber half or quarter for myself, just to have a nice one. I would go for that one. Besides, it is cheaper and it's not like you're gambling on a $2,500 coin.

 

I would caution you on buying any series from these websites, ( Especially the Barber ) that use " BU " as a descriptive. More often than not you receive problem coins . I would suggest that you find yourself a reputable dealer to work with.

 

punt, look cleaned.

 

do a search on Ebay for

Barber PCGS

or

Barber NGC

if you buy coins already graded by these two top services, you take most of the gamble out and you also know if you are paying too much

 

This one has some nice toning...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1893-Barber-hal...38?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item4aa5b00936

By the way ... Dont buy anything on ebay unless it has a return policy 3 or 7 days typical ... as coins sometimes (often) look different in hand than the photos

 

This is gorgeous but might be out of your price range ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1912-Barber-Hal...92?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item3cb1f9c504

 

If you like em, buy em.

Steve

 

thanks for all the responses....I really appreciate it...
and @ wingedliberty the 1893 is a perfect coin...
(i love everything about it)....and as for the 1912...
too much for my price range...more so ($300-$500)
I just want a nice high grade barber as the "ONE"
you know what I mean??
(My prized one, besides key dates and stuff)

thanks again for every opinion/comment...
I decided not to get either and focus on a slabbed coin...
much appreciated...I will try to win that 1893 hehe
-acsf89

 

That is probably a very good starting place.

 

I'm confused. (That's nothing unusual.) You posted two coins, one "local store" and a price and the other "coin store" and a price. Then you said both coins are being sold online. So the two coins you posted are not being sold at a "local store" and a "coin store"?

 

No and No. They both appear cleaned/stripped.

 

Go for the 1893 or try JJ Teaparty they have some listed and they are good people to deal with!

 

I meant local online store (seattle) and a different online store...
to clear things up....but I did not purchase either coins...
the color does look off....which is why I did not purchase it...
and as for dwhiz...I love jj teaparty...I've been buying a couple of
coins there recently...and they are great=)

thanks for the opinions everybody=)

good luck and happy hunting
-acsf89

 

FWIW, I agree with the last two posters: The gals at JJ Teaparty are great to work with. Their prices are a bit strong, IMO, but if the coin's all there I see no reason to hesitate.

 

The 1911 almost appears to be polished.

 

So ACSF89, did you end up winning this PCGS AU-55 1893 Barber?
It fired off on ebay for $432 last night.
Inquiring minds want to know!

 

sadly I thought I was going to win with $420
but at last minute I ended up losing to someone who bid $432...
ugh...but I guess there are many other opportunities...
thanks for inquiring though WingedLiberty and telling
me about the coin=)

-acsf89