Advice on which coin to buy

skingspan

All of my coin purchases up until this point have been under $100. I am working on a type set and have gotten to the point where the coins in the grades I want are over $100. I always have a little hesitation going up to the next $25 increment when purchasing coins. I was stuck at $50 for a while then $75. Thing is once I buy one coin for over $100 it won't bother me any more.

My wife and I discussed the coin purchase and decided that she won't buy me anything for my Birthday this month and I will put that money into a coin purchase. That makes it a little easier to swallow.

So here are the coins I have in mind.

Common date GSA CC Morgan Dollar
Certified Trade Dollar
Certified $2 1/2 gold Indian(AU)
Draped Bust Large Cent(F)

I am just looking for a little advice on which coin to spend the money. I will probably be purchasing the coin on Ebay so keep that in mind. I am leaning toward the Indian since I don't own any gold coins.

Thanks
Steve

Coppernicus

If you go with the Indian on ebay, make sure it's certified (not raw), is in a "good" holder (PCGS, NGC, ANACS), and the seller has a lot of positive feedback. Actually, this advice is good for any of the type coins you're considering. Buying raw on ebay is risky, though there are some nice specimens to be had. One must be very informed and very careful, however.

Good luck!

Mike

RYK

My advice would be to buy whichever coin you decide to buy in person, not ebay. Type coins like those are readily available at coin shows and you can pick and choose. Good luck.

Robert

coinbuf

I think you'll have a hard time finding an AU 2 1/2 gold indian certified for under $150 but good luck.

Chris

Wondo

Please,

If you do the Ebay thing, go with someone who has great feedback, top-tier TPG slabs or you know.