Wow very impressive! You always knew this kid was going places
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I don't remember the exact number, but I do distinctly recall buying one each of 1876 and 1877 T$1 that I thought were proofs that turned out to not be. I also purchased a circulated 1899 Morgan that I thought was a proof but PCGS disagreed. All of the coins you see in the image above have been graded once.
I also purchased an 1879 PR AU Cleaned (knowingly) and have since sold it.
One of the most impressive and thought out collection choices to find I've seen.
Superior Eye and knowledge!
Another I've seen, was a Draped Bust dime collection in nice AG and G placed in an old blue Whitman fold over album
coins pressed in holes therein. Collector told me He liked to touch his coins. all were choice for the grade all dates showed.
@stealer said:
The 1880 $1 was purchased from a pawn shop dealer from the midwest IIRC. It came with an old Bowers and Merena flip. IIRC it's from a sale in 1986(?)
Beautiful coin, but I don't see how this counts as a cherry pick, since is labelled "PR 65" on the flip.
Or are you saying it was a "cherry pick" based on getting it for a very low price?
@stealer said:
The 1880 $1 was purchased from a pawn shop dealer from the midwest IIRC. It came with an old Bowers and Merena flip. IIRC it's from a sale in 1986(?)
Beautiful coin, but I don't see how this counts as a cherry pick, since is labelled "PR 65" on the flip.
Or are you saying it was a "cherry pick" based on getting it for a very low price?
It was not listed as a proof nor was the flip present in the listing -- the seller was some pawn shop out of the midwest and I don't think they were particularly well-versed in coins. Over the next few months after I acquired this coin, they listed several more coins, some of which that I purchased, that arrived with auction house flips from the same era. They must've gotten a whole collection or were buying it slowly from someone that hadn't seen the light of day for a few decades.
I distinctly recall that they had a civil war date proof seated quarter listed at the same time as this Morgan Dollar. I could tell that the quarter was also a proof (also unlisted) but was afraid that the seller was some sort of scam artist, so I only took a gamble on the dollar. By the time it arrived and I confirmed that it was indeed authentic and a proof, the quarter had already been sold. I still kick myself for not buying that coin
Congrats. You are at the top of the class! In the school of us Cherry Pickers, that is.
You've accomplished what every Cherry Picker wants to accomplish. First, to hunt down the cherry (target coin), second, making sure the price is right. Thirdly, reeling in the catch or pick. Than finally, showing off that great feeling Cherry Pick to others!
The Cherry Picker's Reward:
Saving a ton of money at the purchase.
Making that great profit if one chooses to sell.
Simular to using a very good store coupon
While others are not knowledgeable to obtain.
Once again, good job my friend. You, by posting this, probably influenced many to enter the game?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
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Wow very impressive! You always knew this kid was going places
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Would love to learn more about the backstory on some of these finds. So impressed. Thanks for revealing your scores and please tell us more!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I don't think it will. This sort of thing requires more patience and persistence than most people have.
I'm guessing the Morgans were sold as PL/DMPL
Collector, occasional seller
Thanks for all of the kind words!
@SethChandler one day...
@TennesseeDave @joebb21
The 1880 $1 was purchased from a pawn shop dealer from the midwest IIRC. It came with an old Bowers and Merena flip. IIRC it's from a sale in 1986(?)
@ad4400
I don't remember the exact number, but I do distinctly recall buying one each of 1876 and 1877 T$1 that I thought were proofs that turned out to not be. I also purchased a circulated 1899 Morgan that I thought was a proof but PCGS disagreed. All of the coins you see in the image above have been graded once.
I also purchased an 1879 PR AU Cleaned (knowingly) and have since sold it.
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True, but it can only take one.
There are many types of errors that I buy regularly kinda like a market maker. I never discuss what I am buying.
Congratulations, well done!
Complete Set of Chopmarked Trade Dollars
Carson City Silver Dollars Complete 1870-1893http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2722"
Thanks for the story stealer. Happy hunting.
One of the most impressive and thought out collection choices to find I've seen.
Superior Eye and knowledge!
Another I've seen, was a Draped Bust dime collection in nice AG and G placed in an old blue Whitman fold over album
coins pressed in holes therein. Collector told me He liked to touch his coins. all were choice for the grade all dates showed.
Krueger
One more for the pile that I got a few months ago and am now catching up with photographing. Anyone need a quarter roll of 1874 proof Trade Dollars?
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Beautiful coin, but I don't see how this counts as a cherry pick, since is labelled "PR 65" on the flip.
Or are you saying it was a "cherry pick" based on getting it for a very low price?
It was not listed as a proof nor was the flip present in the listing -- the seller was some pawn shop out of the midwest and I don't think they were particularly well-versed in coins. Over the next few months after I acquired this coin, they listed several more coins, some of which that I purchased, that arrived with auction house flips from the same era. They must've gotten a whole collection or were buying it slowly from someone that hadn't seen the light of day for a few decades.
I distinctly recall that they had a civil war date proof seated quarter listed at the same time as this Morgan Dollar. I could tell that the quarter was also a proof (also unlisted) but was afraid that the seller was some sort of scam artist, so I only took a gamble on the dollar. By the time it arrived and I confirmed that it was indeed authentic and a proof, the quarter had already been sold. I still kick myself for not buying that coin
Great job. I know all about the perils of CherryPicking........I have a drawer full of mistakes.
Great job and an inspiration for us all.
Congrats. You are at the top of the class! In the school of us Cherry Pickers, that is.
You've accomplished what every Cherry Picker wants to accomplish. First, to hunt down the cherry (target coin), second, making sure the price is right. Thirdly, reeling in the catch or pick. Than finally, showing off that great feeling Cherry Pick to others!
The Cherry Picker's Reward:
Saving a ton of money at the purchase.
Making that great profit if one chooses to sell.
Simular to using a very good store coupon
While others are not knowledgeable to obtain.
Once again, good job my friend. You, by posting this, probably influenced many to enter the game?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.