300 question

atarian

im looking for items to go for. im considering silver dollars. not morgans. half cents large cents and small cents. ive seen ag 3 1877. for 296 without a readbale date. getting bids what gives. how do i spend 300 in a world where idiot bidders seem to roam free?

JohnZ

Number one, make sure the coin is slabbed by a major TPG if you're not ABSOLUTELY certain of its authenticity. You can always crack it out. Also, go after key dates and/or coins in high grades - MS60 and higher. Not only will you enjoy them more, but they will have a better chance of appreciating in value. Finally, check your bidding against as many reputable price quides as you can. Don't rush!

atarian

i most rather buy from soemone here or at my local coin shop. but i prefer you guys since you will buy coins for your colelction

MrEureka

how do i spend 300 in a world where idiot bidders seem to roam free?

If you must remain on the Light Side, try putting together a nice matched set of uncleaned fine 1875 twenty cent pieces from all three mints. By the time you finish, you should have another few grand to spend on the next project.

Placid

Put a want list on the bst board.

atarian

i would but i wouldnt know where to begin


heres what i have

large cent 1798 1827 1848 1851
flying eagle 1858
indina head 59,63,65,80,86,87,88,82,95,96,99,00,01,06,07,08 ,09
buffalo nickels 1915d 20 27 34 36d 37d
dimes i need pre 1940
washinton pre 1964
halves pre 64
dollars pre 79

Placid

Well pick a couple you want the most that you can afford to buy in the grade you want.
Then go to the Buy sell trade coins section and post WTB: Trade dollar pcgs au58 or whatever.
And see if anyone responds.
Several members here are coin dealers and have web sites you can check also.

coppercoins

Just work on a decent set of Lincolns. 09-29 in VF-AU, 30-34 in AU+, and the rest BU. They are plentiful, don't cost a heck of a lot, and can be really challenging to put together in a matching set.