Did everybody on the West Coast get the Goldberg May Catalogue?

Bear · May 7, 2003 4:34AM

Rest of country wil be getting copies by end of the week.

Since they just went on the net for viewing lots and bidding, what do you think of the set up?

Russ · May 7, 2003 5:21AM

I got mine. First and only time I've ever paid for a printed catalog. There happened to be some coins in this one that I was very interested in.

Russ, NCNE

NumisEd · May 7, 2003 5:27AM

Are the Goldberg's selling Accented Hair Potatos now??

dbldie55 · May 7, 2003 5:30AM

Not much of interest in this sale. Only a couple lots to look at. Heritage has better stuff, although nothing great. Still waiting to see what is in the Superior sale.

Bear · May 7, 2003 5:33AM

NumisEd, the potatos are still available at Vons, Ralphs and Gelsons.

NumisEd · May 7, 2003 5:35AM

Bear, what do you think you are doing!?!?!? How dare you hijack my thread! I just sent a PM to Carol.

wondercoin · May 7, 2003 5:35AM

Abe: Good luck with your #1 Proof Kennedy set. Is that your lot of toned NGC MS Kennedies as well Abe? If so, it must be the lot I saw at Long Beach, which was offered to me.

If you read my report on the Registry board, it was my impression that the #1 PR70 Roosie set did not fare that well in the recent Heritage sale. It will be interesting to see if Goldbergs can "deliver" for you.

Wondercoin

Bear · May 7, 2003 5:40AM

Wondercoin, it soitenly is. Some of the neat toned dollars are mine too.

Moving into Type Coins, Bust, Lib Seated and Barber Quarters and Half Dollars.

Got a lot of new ones in the last 4 months. Would have even more ,but have to get a new roof.

The little Bear

PS. What do you think of their new viewing and bidding site ?

Bustman · May 7, 2003 5:46AM

Got my copy today way over here on the east coast!

Bear · May 7, 2003 5:52AM

NumisEd, I dont know nothing about no high jacking.

Bear · May 7, 2003 5:55AM

Wondercoin, I think I did mention to Larry Goldberg that if my set did not do real well,

I would show him some of my gun collection and how they work.......................really work.

IrishMike · May 7, 2003 5:59AM

I've never been a big fan of the Goldberg Auctions, but I took a gander online this am. There are some really colorful IHC proofs up for auction. Good luck on your Kennedies.

wondercoin · May 7, 2003 6:01AM

Abe: I have not checked out their website actually. I'll just lot view in person and probably bid live at the sale.

I can see right off the bat that you must have assisted the Goldbergs with estimates. Overall, they look fairly reasonable.

Wondercoin

Bear · May 7, 2003 6:03AM

Thanks Mike. I dont know if I will attend the auction. If my stuff goes badly I might shoot my self.

If it does well I might have a heart attack. Either way, it looks grim for the little bear.

Russ · May 7, 2003 6:17AM

<< <i>estimates. Overall, they look fairly reasonable. >>

Wondercoin,

Are you kidding? They aren't even close on far too many of the coins. Quite a few won't even bring the opening bid. Just a couple examples:

1969-S PR69DCAM with a minimum of $850.00. In the current market, it's a $220 to $250 coin, so it's not even going to make the opening bid.

1972-S in 69DCAM with a minimum of $200. Current market it's an $80 to $100 coin, so it won't open either.

It's very clear that they aren't used to dealing with moderns.

Russ, NCNE

Bear · May 7, 2003 6:29AM

Russ, just the knowledge that these coins were pawed by the little bear, should

double or triple their value.

nucklehead · May 7, 2003 6:44AM

<< <i>Russ, just the knowledge that these coins were pawed by the little bear, should

double or triple their value.

>>

Great,just what we need,first it was thumbprints,now it's pawprints!

Bear · May 7, 2003 6:48AM

Sir, my paw print is an esteemed mark of quality and has nothing in common

with what you humans call finger prints. Whose paw print do you think is used

as the trade mark on all Boyds Bears Products. Harumphhhhhhh!

wondercoin · May 7, 2003 6:54AM

Russ: I know what you are saying, but, there are many the other way as well (ex: the 76(s) clad and silver). And, I AGREE WITH YOU that the "bubble" may have burst, but, overall they did a far better job with their estimates than other "modern" publications do with modern pricing.

For example, they estimate the 1998(s) in PCGS-PR70DCAM at "$950 - $1100". Russ where would you have placed the estimate on this coin?

Wondercoin

Russ · May 7, 2003 6:59AM

<< <i>For example, they estimate the 1998(s) in PCGS-PR70DCAM at "$950 - $1100". Russ where would you have placed the estimate on this coin? >>

They are too low on that one. I'd put it between $1500 - $1800. Which, of course, proves my point that they aren't used to dealing in moderns.

Aside from that, though, I don't really care about the estimates. It's the opening bids that are the problem. Many simply will not sell because they're set too high - in some cases, stupidly so.

Russ, NCNE

Bear · May 7, 2003 7:05AM

Boys, dont fight its only money. As to the 1998-S Pop 1 coin it should correctly have been

priced as 1500 - and up. How do you really price a pop 1 coin. It just depends how badly someone

wants to have the #1 set. As for the more commen coins, many if not most are actually PR-70 DC

qua;oty even though they are graded PR-69 DC. If they dont sell ,they dont sell. But the quality

of the lower priced coins is exceptional. I can alway leave the unsold coins to Russ in my will.

wondercoin · May 7, 2003 7:06AM

Russ: Bear has some control over the "opening bids" doesn't he? He obviously has set them where he wants them to be. And, yes, the 98(s) is one example of a somewhat conservative estimate, while there are also some optimistic ones (and some just right).

I have personally pointed out the benefits of MINT STATE KENNEDIES as a series to many collectors I work with over the past couple years (most notably R. Green before he ever owned any). I have not "recommended PROOF Kennedies to anyone EVER. You will get no argument out of me that some of the estimates might not be achieved.

Of course, I certainly am "pulling" for Bear to do well with the set.

Wondercoin

Strat · May 7, 2003 7:39AM

Bear, my catalog arrived yesterday and I also wish you luck with the sale of your set. But I'm wondering, did they allow you to set reserves on the coins, and if so, at a level where you could protect your investment? My experience in consigning to them was satisfactory, as they allowed me to set reserves on my most valuable coins.

Bear · May 7, 2003 9:09AM

Strat in answer to your question, YES. I go back a long way with Larry and Ira

and they have always treated me right. I expect the high dollar coins to set records

at the auction. If Im right I will take the wife out to dinner, If Im wrong, the wife takes me

out to dinner.

Strat · May 7, 2003 9:21AM

I'll be there to watch 'em go, Bear!

At least you'll get a good meal either way.

Seriously, best of luck.

Lakesammman · May 7, 2003 10:10AM

I like the on-line catalog better than the real thing (arrived today). Pictures are better. Looks like there are some interesting patterns too. Should see some interesting bidding.

Bear · May 7, 2003 10:14AM

Im just thankful they finally went on line.

It should be better for all concerned.

BigE · May 7, 2003 10:38AM

Bear thinks it is a Bear market

-------------BigE

Bear · May 7, 2003 11:09AM

Big E - I would certainly hope its Bears Market.

BigE · May 7, 2003 11:15AM

Bear, can you post a link to the auction?---------BigE

Bear · May 7, 2003 12:18PM

Just type in Goldberg Auctions. I do not yet know how to link. Maybe some other good

soul can do that.

Russ · May 7, 2003 12:24PM

BigE,

Click here for the Goldberg auction. Bear's coins are in session 3.

Russ, NCNE

dbldie55 · May 7, 2003 12:26PM

Link to online Catalog

My dealer gives me all the catalogs, unless they are special (like the Eliasberg or Bass sales). Don't see anything in this sale that would cause him to keep it, so I am sure I will have this catalog within a few days. Must be all the snow we have been getting slowing down the mail.

BTW, what kind of guns are in your collection. These sound much more interesting than any kennedy.

Bear · May 7, 2003 12:37PM

Oliver F Winchester Commem Rifle

357 Ruger

9mm Browning

22 Cal nine shot revolver High Standard (After 6 shots, boy the burgler will be suprised when
three more rounds come his way.

45 Cal Colt Army automatic

I guess its true, while a soft word will take you far, a soft word and a gun will take you further.

dbldie55 · May 7, 2003 1:36PM

<< <i>22 Cal nine shot revolver High Standard (After 6 shots, boy the burgler will be suprised when
three more rounds come his way. >>

If it takes more than six, I am not sure I would be worried.

Bear · May 7, 2003 2:02PM

I believe in doing a thorough job. A 22 Cal will kill you, but it will take a period of time.

Actually it is only used for target practice.

Did everybody on the West Coast get the Goldberg May Catalogue?

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