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After five years of cherry-picking on ebay...
stealer
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I have finally completed the self-titled "Tour de Cherry-Picked Proof Dollars", which I defined to be cherry-picking the three attainable proof dollar series. A few facts about this set:
- All of these coins were purchased raw off of eBay and unattributed as "proof"
- The 1874 in PR53 CAC was the first coin in the set that I purchased
- The most expensive coin in this set was the Seated Dollar, which I purchased for just north of $1k
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Wow! It’s amazing that you got all those as just raw coins and no one realized they were proofs! That’s a great investment I’m sure
...this can't be the post that you decided to take away your signature...I mean finally when it fits perfectly bro...I think you should add it back and Nice Work with that Amazing set of cherry-picks!
Felicidades!
That's amazing!
That's quite an accomplishment!
Awesome endeavor @stealer that you’ve completed.
Congrats, on some nice scores!!!
Those are some really nice Cherry-Picked Proof Dollars. Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Hence your forum "name"?
Congrats to you and your eye, and your perseverance, as I can imagine there were a few bumps along the way
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
good eye buddy.
Well done. Please share the story about the Proof 66 Morgan.
Well done. Must have a great eye!
Fantastic! Congrats on picking such fine coins, very impressive.
Quite the achievement
Congrats
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Super nice!
That’s awesome!
Latin American Collection
Congratulations.... and a good eye.... I imagine there were hours and hours of searching for those nuggets. Cheers, RickO
That's neat, congrats and a fun way to build a collection!
Nice job after lots of work!!
Sir : With all due respect - YOU SUCK! Let me be the first to not only grant you this forum honor but to specify you earned it by the Quantity, Quality, and true determination of your Picking skill. I will let others now chime in on their opinion.
WS
Awesome! You're my hero!
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
What? No Proof Peace Dollar? Seriously, quite an accomplishment! Impressive.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
From one cherry picker to another...well done!
Awesome coins and accomplishment @stealer!
Just goes to show that knowledge is power. Way to go in using and fueling your passion
There are a lot of goodies on eBay you just need the willpower to get through the muck to find them
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Pretty amazing accomplishment. I know first-hand how much effort it takes to cherrypick eBay and how many frogs you have to kiss before you find a prince. Truly a testament to your knowledge and perseverance. Congrats!
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
That’s exceptional. I would love to the total $$$ in the set with grading fees.
Patience and knowledge are rewarded!
Spectacular.
Awesome accomplishment. This is one of the truly fun (and rewarding) aspects of the hobby. Keeps you on the look out.
Great story, great job, Stealer. I'm sure a lot of time went into it. Big congrats!
Lance.
"Stealer," huh? An inspired handle!
Congratulations. What an eye.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Damn! Wow!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Stealer, impressive. But ...
I personally would not post this type of thread as now you will have more competition looking for what your looking for
And I thought that I could cherrypick!
No longer.
Congrats
BHNC #203
Outstanding accomplishment and it goes to show the depth of knowledge he has. I will +1 on thinking I could cherry pick 🤣 sheesh
Outstanding, patient work. Nicely done.
nice job and pick ups, congrats
Please educate me. How can a coin that grades 53 be a proof coin? Furthermore, how can someone determine that a coin with that much wear actually IS a proof?
Impressive! Great scores.
Great Job. I am sure uncountable hours of time was spent viewing thousands of auctions to make this happen. This post gets the mind to thinking about what is floating around out there if you look.
Are you 8 for 8 (100%) on choosing correctly? If not, how many did you buy thinking you had a proof only to find that it was not?
Proof is a method of striking. MS is for circulation, Proof is for presentation. There are differences in die polishing and strike pressure which in turn creates mirrored coin finish with better detail and sharper rims.
Having a coin proof coin that circulated a bit will take it from PR60s into the PR50s, it is still a Proof struck coin. For circulation struck coins with a little circulation you go from MS60s to AU50s. Same principal while keeping the two strike types separate.... a Proof coin with circulation would be PR53 not AU53.
You suck!
As to the bumps along the way alluded to earlier, where there a meaningful number of buy/returns, BB or pieces graded as business strike along the way?
I’ve done my share of hunting for buffalo varieties and know the path is not always linear
Buffalo Nickel Digital Album
Toned Buffalo Date SetDigital Album
Yea, the kid has talent. I think we submitted all of those coins for stealer - it’s legit.
Are you still selling sugared water? Or do you want to change the world and work at Witter Coin??????
You’ve got a sharp eye, my friend.
Holy Sheet!!! Incredible
Well done! I'm surprised there are any such creatures as these left in the wild.
LIBERTY SEATED DIMES WITH MAJOR VARIETIES CIRCULATION STRIKES (1837-1891) digital album
Impressive. I can't do that well, and I buy already slabbed coins. 😆😎
Indian Head $10 Gold Date Set Album
Wow that is truly impressive! I have to wonder how the seller didn’t notice that the 1874 pr62 cam was a proof.
can we get the 1880 morgan dollar story?