RESULTS! "antique steamer trunk full of coins"
dorkkarl
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the link: antique steamer trunk full of coins
the cost: $12 w/ shipping
the shipping: reasonably fast, about 6 days, & s+h were consistent w/ reality
the verdict: 82 coins in all, including a 1936-d merc, 1936 buff, 1888 ihc in corroded fine & a 1943 steel cent, satisfying the "seeds" for the lot. included were 1910, 1913, 1915pd, 1916, 1917pd, 1919s, 1920pds, 1921ps, 1924s, & several m/m coins from the latter 20's & 30's. there were about 10 "uncs", but all were form the 1950's. estimated retail: 8-10 bucks, so not exactly a scam, but nothing to be thrilled about either.
i suspect that it's not a bad value for a complete coin newbie, as the fun of going through such a lot may be worth a couple bucks. i plan to give the coins as a birthday present to a nephew.
bottom line: NOT a scam, but not a bargain, either
just my 2 cents worth!
K S
the cost: $12 w/ shipping
the shipping: reasonably fast, about 6 days, & s+h were consistent w/ reality
the verdict: 82 coins in all, including a 1936-d merc, 1936 buff, 1888 ihc in corroded fine & a 1943 steel cent, satisfying the "seeds" for the lot. included were 1910, 1913, 1915pd, 1916, 1917pd, 1919s, 1920pds, 1921ps, 1924s, & several m/m coins from the latter 20's & 30's. there were about 10 "uncs", but all were form the 1950's. estimated retail: 8-10 bucks, so not exactly a scam, but nothing to be thrilled about either.
i suspect that it's not a bad value for a complete coin newbie, as the fun of going through such a lot may be worth a couple bucks. i plan to give the coins as a birthday present to a nephew.
bottom line: NOT a scam, but not a bargain, either
just my 2 cents worth!
K S
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This scumbag seller also negs anyone who gives them a neg or neutral.
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K S
Russ, NCNE
Thanks for the 'journey into the hoard morass' and the FB of the results. I saw this auction while browsing and came to the conclusion of most ... 'unsearched by the new owner'
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