Options
OK, I have to gloat for a second. Sorry wondercoin!
MastaHanky
Posts: 933 ✭
A while back, I posted that the #2 set of Buffalos was being auctioned. Somebody asked what the 26-S would go for. I replied:
<< A 26-S in MS64 sold for $17,250 earlier this year. I'd expect it to hit at least $25,000. >>
And then, wondercoin responds:
<< A set like this brings out "diehard" collectors. I would think a nice gem 26(s) would bring closer to $75k than $25k!! Remind me after the auction if I was right or wrong. And, hoepfully, for the consignor's sake, the coins go for "moon money". But, here again, this is a perfect example of the "tiny" "one point jump" in classic coins making the "tiny" 1 point jump in modern coins/prices look like a game of tiddly-winks Wondercoin >>
Final amount with bid-pay?
$25,300
Admittedly, I still find that remarkably cheap for this coin.
<< A 26-S in MS64 sold for $17,250 earlier this year. I'd expect it to hit at least $25,000. >>
And then, wondercoin responds:
<< A set like this brings out "diehard" collectors. I would think a nice gem 26(s) would bring closer to $75k than $25k!! Remind me after the auction if I was right or wrong. And, hoepfully, for the consignor's sake, the coins go for "moon money". But, here again, this is a perfect example of the "tiny" "one point jump" in classic coins making the "tiny" 1 point jump in modern coins/prices look like a game of tiddly-winks Wondercoin >>
Final amount with bid-pay?
$25,300
Admittedly, I still find that remarkably cheap for this coin.
0
Comments
<< The 26-D is a $4500 coin in MS65, probably double that in MS66. >>
$5,796!?!?!
peacockcoins
Outstanding coins and sales. I bet you hated to see them go.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
I believe "bp" refers to buyer's premium, which in this case appears to have been 15%. That's pretty high but not as bad as Heritage's 20% which is ridiculous IMO.
Greg Hansen, Melbourne, FL Click here for any current EBAY auctions Multiple "Circle of Trust" transactions over 14 years on forum
"It ain't over, 'til it's over".
DUH! Whoever said that.....must be a dork........oops, that would be me!
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Wondercoin.
No more gloating for me.
Now I guess we get to see if I'm publically humliated or not.
And, if I had a customer for it, I would have raised my $75k original estimate as this particular coin was a sensational specimen.
Pete
Nick
What is the most expensive nickel, not including the 1913 Liberty?
<< <i>Let's face it: the true condition rarities are going up and will continue to go up. the challenge is cypher out which coins those are going to be. >>
Amen!