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I can't belive I'm about to pay this much for this coin.

I have to have this coin but I can't belive it went this high, originally I said I wouldn't pay more than $100. lol Do you guys think that this is worth it?
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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    linky no worky..
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
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  • Wow, awesome coin! Worth every penny of your bid amount.image


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  • Very nice coin, what is with the spots on the rev though? Do you think its worth it.
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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    Nice coloring but it looks like it has alot of specs...... Lucky you, I can't even afford a coin that costs more then 20 dollars!
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,798 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What can I say--I cannot believe it eitherimage
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    cool colors
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice colors but the carbon spots absolutely destroy the eye appeal for me.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • You better hope ANACONDA doesn't see that coin! image
  • gmarguligmarguli Posts: 2,225 ✭✭
    The carbon spots also kill it for me.

    As for price, while I personally think it is high, toning brings crazy prices at times. You never know what the coin will be worth to someone else.
  • morganbarbermorganbarber Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭
    I don't wan't to question the integrity of the seller because I know nothing about him, but what do the question marks after "PCGS PR63" mean?
    I collect circulated U.S. silver
  • yeah I also noticed that but he does have a return policy if anything turns out to be wrong.
  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe he is questioning why the coin only received the PR63 designation. In other words, the coin has such great toning that the seller believes the coin should have graded higher. In my opinion, the PR63 grade is for those obvious and obtrusive carbon spots all over the surfaces.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • gmarguligmarguli Posts: 2,225 ✭✭
    yeah I also noticed that but he does have a return policy if anything turns out to be wrong.

    Yes, but he charges a 10% restocking fee. However, he has stated in the past that he may waive it.

    The seller is a forum member, MrD, but he doesn't post often. There has been some debate as to whether his pictures look accurate. I purchased a coin from him off eBay and I felt the picture was accurate enough. It's impossible to get a perfect picture and the coin looked pretty much like what I expected it to look like.
  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭✭✭
    But the early proof and color is the lure and the price could double in the end.

    Leo

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  • image A little heat over the years and a $50.00 {high side PCGS price guide} PR 63 cent for $450.00!!!!!!image I believe I would seek to invest in a different coin, low mintage and in better demand!
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  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭

    for me i have no problem with some small hidden fly specks but the huge amount of spots that stand out really kills this coin for me.....even with the great colors!

    and a proof 64 red brown is a 50 dollar coin

    an incredible premium for this coin! many many times retail 9 times retail

    sincerely michael



  • Too many spots and irregular surfaces.
    I think its doctored and way overpriced
    Dr. Steve
    aknow





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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,413 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Monster is correct - I would pass.
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  • onlyroosiesonlyroosies Posts: 3,303 ✭✭✭✭
    Pass, Over priced.
  • I agree with most of the other responses, pretty nice color, but the spots are the killer.
  • trozautrozau Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭
    D'OH! image Iguess the important thing is you like it and you think it is worth it. image
    trozau (troy ounce gold)
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    I would have passed at the $5.00 point.
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • FlashFlash Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭
    Way to many spots for my tastes also. I also suspect that most of the color you see in that picture stems from the type of lighting that is used. I seriously doubt that those colors will show under regular lighting.
    Matt
  • MrDMrD Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭
    Ladies and gentlemen,
    The coin looks pretty much like the photo in natural sunlight(where I took this particular picture) The coin does have spots as represented in the pictures. It is a beautiful color coin but it is the spots that probably justify the grade. I bought the coin from a retail coin co. because its cool....The next owner will probably like it as well...because its cool!
    Dick
  • A coin like that makes me think more about submitting my 54 proof penny image Similar toning and without the carbon spots... hmmm.
    Still haven't sent in my 4 free because i can't decide.
    I'll see if i can take a decent picture of it soon and upload it here to see what you people think.
    Life's a journey, not a destination.
  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500
    check out the bid history cbally really wanted it - bid higher twice to keep away the snipersimage

    Don't feel too bad rd5425, it is a nice coin but maybe you'll find a couple more for less price

    http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=3005521770bid history
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,199 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it, carbon flecks and all.
    It has personality and a super low mintage.

    It's almost impossible to overpay for a coin you love.

    peacockcoins

  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    I don't understand a little color and a $1.00 coin goes for $475.00
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    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

    my local dealer

  • the specks will become a burr under your saddle==PASS!
    ctf
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭
    crashtestfixer has summed this coin up very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    sincerely michael


  • << <i>Way to many spots for my tastes also. I also suspect that most of the color you see in that picture stems from the type of lighting that is used. I seriously doubt that those colors will show under regular lighting. >>




    Greg, gmarguli, has already said his pictures are accurate.

    Good enough for me. image


  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,798 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MacCoin,

    I could not have said it better myself. I think that rd5425 was lucky to be taken off the hook by cbally! But what do I know, I do not collect "rainbow monsters"?!
  • The color is REAL COOL, But when it comes time to sell-those carbon spots will be crammed down your throat !-Without the spots i would be a player and i could care less about coppers.
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  • does anyone have pictues of the coin, i missed itimage

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