Don't Look WSM!! Got my Heritage winnings today!

jtryka

Well, at long last I received my winning lot from the Heritage Signature sale in NYC, and here's what I got:
1891-S
1895-S
1899-S
They aren't superb gems, all AU-58s in NGC slabs, but all in all pretty nice for the money.

Placid

You going to keep them all?
If not I accept donations

jtryka

I may not keep them all, but any donations will be made to my depleted coin budget!

Placid

I still like the 99-s the best. Would look good with my other 1899 coins

RGL

JT: Nice buys. All due respect, sir, but you likely donate more to the Indiana University Foundation or Alumni Association annually -- although I have not felt you out on the topic of Bobby becoming a Red Raider -- than I spend on coins ...

jtryka

Interesting question RGL, but I haven't donated a penny to IU, nor do I have any plans to do so in the future. I haven't for a few reasons, one beacuase it was grad school, and I feel much closer to my undergrad alma mater. Second, having to pay out of state tuition to a state school left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. I went to a private school undergrad, and considering their endowment is 1/10th the size of IUs, and they don't get an added kick from taxpayers, I am much more open to their annual giving drive than IUs. And finally, who would give money to a school that fired Bobby Knight???

jtryka

Placid, how bout you trade me all your other 99s for this one? I'm sure they are worth more combined than that lowly au double eagle!