Merc people, have you checked the Heritage auction

izzy452 · July 3, 2003 7:57AM

Sure are a lot of nice Mercs ( the Stokley Collection)

Walt

Fairlaneman · July 3, 2003 9:09AM

Heck I got outbid on one coin before I got done looking at all of the Mercs. The Stokely Set has some Stunners in it. Need a new Key Board as the Drool has wrecked this one. As usual some of the pictures are not the greatest. Imagination is needed I believe.

Check out the Stokely 39D I think it is. MS69 coin. I would almost sell the Fairlane for that baby.

Hey Dennis......I know but you should go Look !!!! Break Down Time.

Ken

marcmoish · July 3, 2003 10:32AM

oh great, here is when I get my ticket to Micronesia out huh?

Ken why don't we just do a group drool

Marc

python1 · July 3, 2003 11:07AM

I guess I will...be right back...maybe

python1 · July 3, 2003 11:31AM

OK!!!!!!!! I am back...now stand back, I want the 16s65fb, 30s65fb, 31-65fb, 31-s65fb... now if I could just afford them....Ken, you want to bid for me

Fairlaneman · July 3, 2003 11:42AM

Dennis

Thought you would see some things of interest. Man I would love to bid for you but after the bids I put in the wallet is very bare. Atleast you did not mention the coin I really want. There is a chance I just may pay some Stupid Money in this Auction. Man thats a bummer as I really try not to do that.

Some really cool coins though. Break down and get that 30S. It looked nice to me. Wasn't there a 66 coin in that date also ? Hmmm......wheels spinning again. Problem is for one point its probably 3 to 5 hundred dollars. Nope....not worth it in my opinion.

Ken

Mark · July 3, 2003 11:44AM

Yeah, his coins are generally top notch. I've already put a few (6 or so) "marker" bids on coins that I want to look at more closely and put in serious bids on at least a couple.

I wonder why Stokley is selling this collection..is he perhaps moving to another type of coin? Does anyone know? If he is moving to another collection, I hope it's one I collect because he has a tremendous eye and I like buying the coins he sells after he upgrades!

Mark

python1 · July 3, 2003 11:46AM

Now Ken.....you know you would rather have that 30s that has a little color than MY WHITE 30s you are hanging onto...

Fairlaneman · July 3, 2003 11:50AM

Mark

Was that you that outbid my marker bid with your marker bid ? I did the same thing with marker bids plus put about six others on watch in case big bucks blow me out of the water quickly on the ones that are really wanted.

Ken

Fairlaneman · July 3, 2003 11:52AM

It would be considered but all the marbles are going after one other coin.

PM me.

Ken

marcmoish · July 3, 2003 12:33PM

kidding aside there is definently lots of gorgous mercs to drool over - btw whats the difference between marker bids and just tracking??

Marc

Fairlaneman · July 3, 2003 12:48PM

Marc

I think a Marker bid would pertain to Ebay more where it would show up on your screen first, mine does anyway, instead of having to go to the watch list which might be forgotten. The Heritage deal has it where you have to go to both of them so actually a Marker and a Watch are basically the same thing at Heritage....I think.

Hey anyone if I'm wrong let me know. Maybe I'm missing something on the "H" Site.

Also it looks like Official "Drool Time" has started. Man can we stand this for over twenty days ?

Ken

python1 · July 3, 2003 1:16PM

OK... I am going for the 30s 65fb...so please go easy on me....I will leave the rest alone....promise.....

marcmoish · July 3, 2003 11:38PM

Yes I believe that is correct regarding Heritage - I have used both in similair vain in the past.

Dennis I'll try - but I camn't promise

Marc

python1 · July 3, 2003 11:53PM

Thank you Marc......

izzy452 · July 4, 2003 12:00AM

I cant decide which one to go after..........so I'll guess I'll go after them all

With any luck I'll win ONE

My Watch list is enormous. So many coins so few dollars

Good luck to all.

Walt

Mercateer1 · July 4, 2003 12:05AM

Nice stuff in the auction. 30S is on want list along with the 27S.

marcmoish · July 4, 2003 2:28AM

whoa, a new merc member here huh? how's you expect to just waltz in here with nary a warning - my you probably have no idea what hand signals are either. We need a thorough opening post on your life, habits, likes and dislikes, what you owe the IRS, last meal with how many calories, and what and well....I'm going back to the heritage site

Marc

P.S. Welcome aboard - have fun!!!!!!

Gatekeeper · July 4, 2003 10:50PM

Looks like there is going to be some serious competition for those dimes. I also am interested in the 30-S and 27-S, so this could prove interesting. I just wish you guys would log of the Heritage sight, you are really slowing it down for me.

jonesy · July 4, 2003 10:56PM

Welcome to the Forums Mercateer1 and Gatekeeper!!
Feel free to bid on any Mercury at Heriatge. STAY AWAY From The Buffalos!!
You Too Dennis. You are getting too close!!!

python1 · July 4, 2003 11:57PM

Jonesy... I wont get into the buffalos this time........and Gatekeeper...there are more 30s' than the 65fb

..welcome to the forum both of you guys (gals)..not sure without the user profile....

Mark · July 5, 2003 12:32AM

To the new guys:

Let's not forget the forum tradition of new members sending all old members a thanks-for-letting-me-join Merc!

And we definitely can't forget the tradition of the old members saying "Welcome abroad" to the new members!

Well, I've gotta run now--I'm headed over to the Heritage site to tie up some serious bandwidth.

Mark

fcloud · July 5, 2003 12:34AM

Welcome Mercateer1 and Gatekeeper!

There sure are some beauties in this group from Heritage.

TAP444 · July 5, 2003 12:43AM

I think the 27-s in 66fb is going to be highly contested, I am looking
at it also , if that is the one you guys are looking at, which 30-s are you looking at (what grade)??
TIm

Cocoinut · July 5, 2003 6:04AM

I just finished looking at the Mercs in Heritage's upcoming sale, and there are several that caught my eye: 17-D 64FB, 19-D 64, and the 35-D 66FB. There are many others to drool over and dream about, but unless I win the lottery, they'll be out of reach.

Jim

jbsteven · July 5, 2003 8:30AM

I had the privledge to hold 4 count them 4! ms69FB Mercs at Long Beach recently. they were amazing!

jbsteven · July 5, 2003 8:52AM

just went through the ANA merc and I can tell everyone that this auction is gonna be expensive for me.

TAP444 · July 5, 2003 11:00AM

Well i places some marker bids in the ana, time to get a second job
this one is going to be costly for me also
TIm
THE POSTON COLLECTION

Fairlaneman · July 5, 2003 11:14AM

To heck with those Marker Bids.

I placed two Damn Serious Bids that better hold up.

If not I will get More Serious.

No one better tell my wife about this.

Ken

Mark · July 5, 2003 11:56AM

Hey guys, "marker" bids are for me, "Mark." You guys do your own damn bidding!!

Mark

marcmoish · July 5, 2003 12:15PM

welcome to the gatekeeper too

why don't you just watch from the sidelines - some off us get really nasty

I need the 27S & 30S too soooo enough said

I got the AHC's first auction catalog today - interestingly there is only 3 mercs in the whole catalog.

Marc

python1 · July 5, 2003 12:25PM

I will watch this one play out then...30s is out of my league....ya'll have fun

TAP444 · July 5, 2003 1:58PM

come on Dennis stay and play, you still have about 3 weeks
anyone care to guess what the 16-d dimes will go for??
TIm

onlyroosies · July 5, 2003 3:09PM

I better change my handle from onlyroosies to onlymercs. Anyone want to buy my Roosie set!. By the time
I finished looking through all these and placing bids the bottom of my screen said I was high bidder on
30K worth. And I'm only looking at the short set 34 - 45.... First thing Monday I'm calling my bank and up
my credit line.

onlyroosies&mercs

remumc · July 6, 2003 11:34AM

Hello Mercateers!

Dennis, do not let these guys bluff you! Hang in there and bid Buddy.

These new guys are not going to keep me from bidding. I want to have a dime with the pedigree. All the dimes I really need are way big bucks, so I will probably try to snag a late date upgrade to 67FB. It would be great if we work together and not run each other up. Mercateer1, I have already welcomed you, but welcome again. Gatekeeper, welcome also. Please be advised, the Merc collectors here really try to work together and help each other, I think we would all hope you will contribute in the same fashion.

Regards,

Wayne

jbsteven · July 6, 2003 11:42AM

they are all MINE! stay away!

not many in the Stokley collection I want but the others......................

I need some ms68's no bands. I have 3 so far and want about 6-7 more for my set. anyone got any?

python1 · July 6, 2003 8:27PM

Oh, I am going to have a serious bid for the 30s 65fb, but I wont play the run it up game..thats all. If I get it, I get it, if not, there will be another some day...

I am sure that Heritage has the ole' floor bidders going hard on these anyway....

It will be interesting to say the least to watch this one play out...good luck to Steve on the sale of his mercs.

Fairlaneman · July 6, 2003 8:39PM

Maybe Way Serious......LOL

remumc · July 8, 2003 11:55AM

Hello Mercateers,

Well, I have finally been able to view the Heratige auction. Even with my DSL, it was almost impossible for the first 3-4 days. The Heritage sight must have been way overloaded with lookers and bidders. Wow, Every dime I need to fill a hole is 1-4 grades higher than I can afford. I placed a couple of semi-serous bids on common late date coins just in hopes of getting at least one with the Stokely pedigree. I am working on having someone live bid for me from the floor, just in case. Good luck everyone. I predict there will be very little red in the Mercs for the next three weeks as everyone trys to save up for this group of great Mercs. Can't wait to hear about everyone's new acquisitions. I'm going to be working on my photo skills!

regards,

Wayne

Spooly · July 8, 2003 12:30PM

New rule...... Fish Head topics have a limit of 20 replies only. Carol please lock this thread!

Mercateer1 · July 8, 2003 12:48PM

fish head, what is this. who is this Spooly guy anyway ?

still going for the 30S and 27S Mercuries. good luck to the rest of you.

yes by the way my name was choosen after seeing the guy that posted here call you Mercateers.

TAP444 · July 8, 2003 1:00PM

Mercateer1 he just likes to give the merc collectors a hard time, it is all in fun nothing serious
turn on your pm, how serious are you about the 27-s, I may bow out if it gets to expensive
and look at some of the other dates
Tim

DeepCoin · July 8, 2003 8:04PM

JB,

You should know that you may have some competition for the No Bands 68s out there. I know you have recently developed this specialty, but it has also been my niche for a couple of years. Good Luck!!

I dont know if I will win any of these auctions, as I will not be able to get to Baltimore until the lunch on Friday, but I am holding out hope that I will win a couple. This is going to be an expensive (and very satisfying) week for the Merc folks.

BTW, when do we think this set will be removed from the active list and just remain on the all time list?

Merc people, have you checked the Heritage auction

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