What one-word coin description would be the most important to hear from a trusted seller?
MFeld
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You're being offered a coin from a trusted seller with whom you've done business previously.
You have an unconditional return privilege, but don't get to see any images.
What one-word description of the coin would be the most important for you to hear, and cause you to order it?
If, under such conditions, you wouldn't order a coin, there's no need to reply with "None", etc. 
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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Guaranteed
I would hope the seller would guarantee that his description is true.
Spoken, not written, right?
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I'm thinking of a very specific trusted seller. In such situations, the trigger word he uses is "ok".
There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who do not.
Either.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
MoneyBack or BOGO
"Wholesale"
Slamdunk (I made it a compound word 🤣)!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
“Superlustrous”. Those that know me call me a “Luster Whore”, as I swoon and oftentimes will do anything for a very highly lustrous coin (as long as it has a CAC sticker), lol.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
CAC
Original
10-4,
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Please don’t take offense, but in the past when a dealer showed me a coin with poor eye appeal, he would say, “but that proves its originality”.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
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That was a nice try (at using two words, rather than one).
But no.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Being a “Luster Whore” and a swooner doesn’t mean that you can use two words instead of one. 😀Feel free to try again.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
See my above edit, lol.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Sorry, that’s not a word.😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Exceptional
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Free....sorry but that one word catches my attention more than most other words
'If it's free, it's for me!'
Actually one word is tough...since it is a well known (to me) and trusted dealer I would think they would no what type of coin I was looking for and what my price range is so 'great' might do the trick, as in 'This is a great coin for your type set.'
K
THIS
OTH, we now all used the term 'Caced' is it 'Caced'? etc. so even if not in the Webster's dictionary, it is still a term used.........
"Term vs Word
Although the terms “word” and “term” are often used interchangeably, they do have distinct meanings. A word is a meaningful element within a language, whereas a term is a word that carries a specific meaning in a particular context. In other words, all terms are words, but not all words are terms. Words carry a general meaning that is understood by the majority of people, while terms have a more specialized meaning in specific situations or disciplines."
So Mark, I respectfully believe that the term 'CAC', or 'Caced' are now or could be, categorized as words. Hence these words are what I want to hear most from a seller.
Best, SH
Timeless
One word that captures my attention but who writes or says it would matter more.
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Tettenhorst.
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
Unique!!!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
ShamWow
Those that know, know it.
Original
Wow.
Coin Photographer.
Well struck.
Guaranteed (written).
Otherwise, hello does it.
Undergraded
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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Original has been mentioned several times, so i’ll refer back to an old numismatic friend who used the term “Natural “ and i knew exactly what the coin would look like before i saw it
From a dealer I trust, and who knows what I'm looking for, perhaps a word that indicates that he or she thinks it would be a good fit in my collection. Say, "fitting", or "matching". That said, I don't think I would ever* buy sight-unseen. It's risky enough even when the photos are good. The 100% return privilege is nice, but still a hassle. I prefer the up-close and personal evaluation from the start...
*The only coins I ever bought sight-unseen were GSA CC Morgans many, many years ago.
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How about ‘worthy’?
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
"Bowtie-fantastic". (Do hyphens make it one word?). A reference to a long departed (from the forum) troll.
If the dealer and I knew each other well, the compelling word would be "perfect".
Not as is in flawless condition, but as in perfect for me.
Extraordinary
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
yours
Original
I have to see images or no sale.
Wholesome
It's all about what the people want...
Wrong thread.
“If, under such conditions, you wouldn't order a coin, there's no need to reply with "None", etc.
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Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I can answer the question anyway I want and answered it honestly.
Get off your high horse.
Holed
fitting
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Read, or appear obtuse—we’re generating a lexicon with specified criteria. Don’t lash out.
I know that you are a good businessman with common sense.
Few members would act without photos.
Not seeing any images is not as unlikely as it appears to be. I think the key word here is "seller." This is not necessarily a DEALER, it could be a vest pocket relationship you have developed with someone who isn't setup to provide pictures.
Gem
Unmolested.
bob
vegas, baby!
Also, unconditional return privilege. I don't really see a downside, even if the buyer is disappointed with the seller's assessment.
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