Merc folks, how many are bidding on the eBAy 20-D in 65?

DeepCoin · March 31, 2003 1:11AM

I noticed at least four board members who are bidding on a 1920-D MS65 Merc. The questions is, how many more will join in the fray? It has nice tone, so those who prefer white coins would not be interested.

The last minute bidding and snipe may get very interesting.

kieferscoins · March 31, 2003 1:35AM

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Cameron Kiefer

remumc · March 31, 2003 3:20AM

You don't have to worry about me, my plate is full. If I was going to have bid on something, it would have been that 27-D in 63FB that Tim got yesterday. Nice snag Tim, I know you've been after one of those for a while! Dibbs on that one if you upgrade it later

Sure glad I didn't bid and run the price up!

Regards,

Wayne

grip · March 31, 2003 4:29AM

I'll just take a peeek

>>>so those who prefer white coins would not be interested....Al

izzy452 · March 31, 2003 6:12AM

Did someone say a white Merc ? Where Where ????

Walt

Fairlaneman · March 31, 2003 9:32AM

Hmmm.....Did I bid on that Dime ? Can't remember. Please someone help me out on this. Oh Yea I do have a White MS65 Merc 1920D. According to the Auction Hype, when was the last time you have seen a 20D in 65 let alone White.

Tee Hee.

Ken

marcmoish · March 31, 2003 11:04AM

I just added a 20-D in 65FB together with her brother a 20-S 64FB

....otherwise I think I would have bid on this 20-D as the toning is gorgous. Both pieces I just acquired are basically untoned for that matter, and both really nice & gemmy like I like 'em

Marc

Cocoinut · March 31, 2003 11:58AM

I haven't bid on it............yet.

It just depends on how guilty I feel about spending more money in April than I have coming in, thanks to property taxes, income taxes, and bills from prior coin purchases. But hey, the government can spend money they don't have, so I guess I can, too. Right? I should be patriotic, and stimulate the economy by spending.

Besides, that is a nice-looking '20-D. They don't come along every day, and I haven't had an addition to my Merc set in a couple of months.

Decisions, decisions......

Jim

DeepCoin · March 31, 2003 9:05PM

This could get interesting. I will just say that unless it gets out of hand... it is NB coin that is high on my list. Ken, dont you want a nice FB coin instead of another NB coin... Stay tuned for the outcome

Fairlaneman · March 31, 2003 9:10PM

Well I bid on that Dime again last night and got outbid in about 20 minutes. That really soured me on trying to even get any more Merc Dimes. Its just to darn expensive to continue this pursuit of the Little Ladies. I'm hanging it up again.

Not quite sure what will be done with the Collection at this point but will let you folks know when the decision is made. Fooey I had the hope this would not happen again as it did in the late eighties when I quit collecting then.

I will keep in touch though.

Ken

izzy452 · March 31, 2003 9:22PM

What you talking about Willis ?

Walt

DeepCoin · March 31, 2003 11:00PM

There has been a lot of activity on this coin, but we are not even near greysheet bid yet. I expect there will be a flurry of activity at the end of the auction for this coin. I know I will be there unless it gets up near retail.

quattrocoins · April 1, 2003 1:08AM

As much as I'd like to add this one to my set, I'm also over-extended on others.

I expect it to fetch way over grey sheet bid.

Looks like a nice one!

Don

Cocoinut · April 1, 2003 1:41PM

<< <i>Well I bid on that Dime again last night and got outbid in about 20 minutes. That really soured me on trying to even get any more Merc Dimes. Its just to darn expensive to continue this pursuit of the Little Ladies. I'm hanging it up again. >>

Ken,

You had me going there for a minute. I thought "What's he trying to do? Corner the market on '20-D Mercs like he's doing with the '25-P???" Then I realized what today's date is. You're way too much a diehard Merc fan to quit.

I'll be very surprised if that '20-D doesn't end up in a Registry set. Just as a point of reference, the Greysheet bid/ask prices are $565/$625. It'll be interesting to watch this auction, but some Forum members will be disappointed. I hope no one decides to "hang it up" because they lost one coin.

Jim

remumc · April 1, 2003 2:48PM

;-), ditto! I have been had 30 times today, so by the time Ken did this, I was pretty savy as to what was going on. Yes Ken, made me look!

Regards,

Wayne

DIMEMAN · April 2, 2003 2:06AM

I think everyone should quit bidding and let deepcoin get the 20D for his NB set. Unless there is a 66 to be had. Then he should go for that.

Jon

DeepCoin · April 2, 2003 5:42AM

Jon,

That is very kind of you. However, some of the other folks here saw it first.. so I am willing to do what it takes... within reason of course. No one expects this go for Greysheet bid I am sure.

If anyone has a 66 NB, of course I would be interested. However, those are bound to be $$$. As usual, I am always interested in the NB coins for my humble set.

TAP444 · April 2, 2003 5:59AM

I believe Jon has the only 66nb 20-s so far
Tim

Fairlaneman · April 2, 2003 8:14AM

Selling Pitch Here and Now !

If I was to win this 20D that is up for auction I will have a MS65 20D For Sale. Its White, well almost White. Anyway that My Pitch and I'm Sticking to It.

Will Not pay Crazy Money for the Auction Coin though.

Deepcoin does not want that Ugly Toned coin anyway does he ?

Ken

DeepCoin · April 2, 2003 8:45AM

Ken,

I am not opposed to a white coin. I could play let's make a deal if you win this one. Of course I would want to see yours, but your word is good with me. I am becoming more of a tone lover in my old collecting age.

DIMEMAN · April 2, 2003 8:47AM

Yes, Tim I have a pop 1/0 coin in the 20S. I just couldn't find one I liked and it came along.

DeepCoin, I don't know if there even is a 20D in 66 NB. Does anyone out there know?

I haven't been able to look at this 20D. The link won't work for me. If it is real nice it will probably go way over greysheet bid.

Hope someone in the "Merc" group" gets it.

And by the way DeepCoin, I don't consider your set humble at all. It's a great set.

Jon

Fairlaneman · April 2, 2003 8:50AM

Rick:

If you want it say so and I will back off. Mine is no slouch so this one in the Auction has no High Priority. For sure I do not want to bid anyone up that really wants the coin.

Ken

DIMEMAN · April 2, 2003 9:00AM

I went over to ebay and looked at the 20D. Wow, that is a nice dime.

Hope someone here gets it.

Jon

Fairlaneman · April 4, 2003 10:28PM

OK who got this coin ? I recognize the winning ID but cannot remember who it is.

Ken

Cocoinut · April 5, 2003 2:43AM

Ken,

I won the '20-D. Didn't bid on it until around noon, because I didn't see much point in bidding it up at that time, and figured there'd be lots of activity at the end. My high bid of $610 held for most of the afternoon, but I was sure that someone would outbid me, so I placed another much higher bid at the very end ONE second before the auction ended. I'm happy to have gotten it for $650, which is over Greysheet ask, and was prepared to go even higher.

I'll post pictures when I receive the coin. The auction photos sure look nice.

Jim

Fairlaneman · April 5, 2003 2:54AM

Jim I thought so but was not completly sure if it was you or Rick. Hey if you ever want to sell it just yell. Trying to pry it away from you before you even see it.

Sure hope its as nice as the Picture in the Auction. Let us know. Tough coin and a Great Addition. Sure glad it went to a Collector and not a profit oriented individual.

Ken

fcloud · April 5, 2003 7:37AM

I was able to take a peek at this coin now and then when I was on vacation. Congratulations, Jim, on a nice coin!

quattrocoins · April 5, 2003 12:29PM

Congrats Jim. Looks like a really nice score. I put a modest bid in just before leaving for the Santa Clara Show. I figured it wouldn't hold, but I'm glad that you picked it up. I'll have to keep on lookin'!
The only coin I bought yesterday was at the IHOP just down the street from the Santa Clara Convention Center. I had picked up Craig(Colorfulcoins) at San Jose Airport earlier, and he brought more than enough for my plate!

My new '36-S from Craig(Colorfulcoins):

Don

ColorfulMercs and

LucyBop · April 5, 2003 12:37PM

Dig that CRAZY 36s!!!! That one has the Hepcats Jumpin' cause there is no sittin' still with that GEM! I'm way gone Daddy-o!

Cocoinut · April 5, 2003 3:33PM

Don,

That's a pretty '36-S. I like the way the surrounding toning gives Miss Liberty sort of a cameo appearance.

Who would've thought you'd find a coin like that at the IHOP?

Jim

Fairlaneman · April 5, 2003 9:32PM

Don that is one heck of a coin. If you ever.......well guess I will not say that because I know you will not.

Also for some reason I thought you lived in Kansas. Only missed by half of the USA.

Ken

izzy452 · April 5, 2003 9:54PM

Nice going guys those coin are great additions.

Walt

oreville · April 6, 2003 4:00AM

Cocoinut: You done good. I was tempted as well. But College tuition for my daughter this fall is now a higher calling.

Filled out the financial aid forms and got a phone call from the financial aid person at my daughter's new College of choice and they said:

You are joking?

quattrocoins · April 6, 2003 6:19AM

Thanks for the compliments, guys & Kitty. With all the coins at the show, I'm very happy with the one I got at the IHOP!

I was thinking of returning to the show today but with all on my plate and yardwork a callin', I figured I'd better eBay some more and mow the lawn!

Jim:
The cameo look is even more pronounced in person as the toning on Miss Liberty is just light hues of gold and green.
Maybe it was the melting dab of butter in the center that made the strawberry syrup run to the periphery!

Don

SWEETLY toned Winged Liberty

DeepCoin · April 6, 2003 9:41PM

Don,

Congragulations on winning the 20-D. You beat me fair and square on this one. I thought you might have a last second snipe, but that is how it goes. Sorry if I cost you an extra $40 with my last minute bid. I suspected it might take 700 instead of 650 to win the coin.

If you ever want to upgrade to a FB coin, I will be happy to take this humble NB coin off your hands.

I never mind losing to a fellow member here.

Cocoinut · April 10, 2003 5:38AM

The '20-D arrived today when I was at home for lunch. I only had time to take a couple of quick photos with less than ideal lighting, but here they are (below), along with a link to the auction. The auction pictures show the colors very accurately.

I'm pleased with the coin. The darker portions are iridescent, and not so dark that you have to strain to see the design. The center crossbands are probably about 50% full, and the overall strike is much better than the only other '20-D I've actually had the opportunity to hold in my hand over the past year.

The last 10 coins are going to be really tough, but saving for them and then locating them will make me appreciate them more.

Jim

marcmoish · April 10, 2003 8:06AM

Jim,

I'm quite happy for you...seems you've done well

Marc

quattrocoins · April 10, 2003 1:30PM

Nice coin, Jim. I figured it looked better that the auction pic. Glad it was you that scored it.
I know how you feel with the tougher dates. They're all gettin' tough for me!

Congrats on a tough one!

edited to add: DC: I only wish!!

Don

Sweetly-toned Winged Liberty and

Fairlaneman · April 10, 2003 8:32PM

I'm pissed !! That is a good looking 20D. All fairness with the Merc folks is off in this camp when the next nicely toned coin comes up for sale.

Jim.......NICE LOOKING COIN.

Ken

Cocoinut · April 11, 2003 3:50AM

Ken,

Those are my feelings too. If it's a coin that I don't have, the gloves come off, and anything goes. Well, maybe not anything. I do have limits as to how much I'll bid for a coin. But if someone bids over my limit, the coin is theirs, fair and square, with no hard feelings.

You really would like the '20-D. It's got the nicest toning of any of my Mercs. I'm very

with it.

JIm

Merc folks, how many are bidding on the eBAy 20-D in 65?

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