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<p>[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 404706, member: 13016"]I think it's because of the lack of grey sheet prices, primarily. I am a Jefferson nickel specialist, and I have no problem purchasing coins not listed for what I feel they're worth. In fact, I was just severely outbid on a 1954-S on eBay. It was a toned MS-64, and my roughly-$25 bid didn't win. Frankly, I hope they stay out of the grey sheet until I can cherry my way through the tri-state inventory over the next few years. </p><p> </p><p>At coin shows, I buy Jeffs for 2% of their true "value", and I see others priced at several hundred percent of what they should go for. For instance, lots of dealers are still holding onto average BU 1950-D Jeffersons that they paid $30-40 for, and they want their money back! It'll be a long time before that happens. </p><p> </p><p>I think there is speculation in the series, and I do expect it will take off in the future. For now, though, enjoy your rock bottom prices![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 404706, member: 13016"]I think it's because of the lack of grey sheet prices, primarily. I am a Jefferson nickel specialist, and I have no problem purchasing coins not listed for what I feel they're worth. In fact, I was just severely outbid on a 1954-S on eBay. It was a toned MS-64, and my roughly-$25 bid didn't win. Frankly, I hope they stay out of the grey sheet until I can cherry my way through the tri-state inventory over the next few years. At coin shows, I buy Jeffs for 2% of their true "value", and I see others priced at several hundred percent of what they should go for. For instance, lots of dealers are still holding onto average BU 1950-D Jeffersons that they paid $30-40 for, and they want their money back! It'll be a long time before that happens. I think there is speculation in the series, and I do expect it will take off in the future. For now, though, enjoy your rock bottom prices![/QUOTE]
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