Can anyone tell me whats is not right here? APMEX Link
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This label looks cut off and the True View pics do not match PCGS verification.
https://www.apmex.com/product/10363/1883-morgan-dollar-ms-65-pcgs
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APMEX creates laughably ridiculous stock photos. This is one of them.
Check out the bottom right of the listing and you will see this, which indicates a stock photo item.
I didn't open your link, but APMEX is widely known to make mock-up images of slabs and to offer coins with the caveat that what you are purchasing might not be what they image and that what you are purchasing will be similar in quality to what they show. Of course, they often show gorgeous coins or better, more desirable holders and I doubt that is by accident.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
It will say this for a non stock item.
So If I bought the coin would it even be in a PCGS MS65 SLAB?
https://www.smallcopperguy.com
It will be in a PCGS holder as MS65, but who knows what it might look like or what generation holder you would receive.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Thanks for the information, I will avoid them in the future for rare coins.
https://www.smallcopperguy.com
More ridiculous stock photos from APMEX.
i'd hope, deeply, it wouldn't look like that
Thanks for the reminder!
Been procrastinating sending one back to them... gotta get on it.
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A company I stay far far away from
Mike
My Indians
Danco Set
I totally get the trepidation most have with Apmex and it is well warranted, especially if the coins are common.
However, I have taken a chance a couple of times with them for non-common pieces and done very, very well. I think they are worth considering for the right coin.
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
Agree. I got my 55-o from them, a really tough date to find nice.
I bought an 1820 large cent from them, but I was not comfortable with having a coin that nice. I took it to a local dealer and made $400.
So don’t give up on them totally.
Well it's nice to hear that APMEX actually ship coins.
I have two Lincolns that were supposed to ship April 22 and they still don't have a firm date. Do they take orders on stuff not in stock and then try to source the order by grading coins through NGC (the supposed TPG for both)? I'm hoping that they can come through since they are two somewhat difficult date Lincolns in 64BN -- 1920-S and 1921-S.
Yeah, they are sloooooow with shipping.
They also note when a coin is the exact coin shown.
Amex deals bullion, with them I would stick to that, and you can usually do better at your local shop. They do have a rather large selection though.
They have a coin on eBay that has only 2 in the Pop report and has that same description. I asked if the coin pictured was the one I would get. No response
Lafayette Grading Set
I’ve purchased from them a couple of times, but only unique items where I was certain it wasn’t some kind of stock photos. They were excellent deals despite my more frequent experience when looking around that they are generally priced pretty high. Another time I made a purchase and later was refunded due to it being previously sold. With the refund came an apology and a complimentary $25 account credit which I thought was nice.
Not always. They don't do it for mislabeled rare coins that they could possibly play 'switcheroo' with. When that scenario is pointed out to APMEX, APMEX doesn't seem to care about it. I won't buy from them.
There are always exception and needles in every stack when one makes an effort to find them. Do you expect dealers to always lay a rarity on your lap every time at a discounted price because they didn't realize what they had or a dozen other scenarios. The thrill is in the hunt
Looks like a match to me given the hits on the chin, cheek and jowl.
APMEX Image with APMEX's Filter
PCGS Truview with PCGS's Filter. (They always augment any possible toning.)
The name is LEE!
And then suddenly they just arrived (the 20-S and 21-S Lincolns) and I got a USPS notice that the 1917 PCGS MS65BN CAC shipped the day that it was promised. I would order from them again if I had a gun to my head.