Any MERC news of note?

marcmoish

Leaving for the weekend I though I'd open up here - any news in MERC land?

I picked up a super 67FB 1916 (don't laugh) original toned surfaces - one of the nicest I've seen - yup it took that long - just wouldn't settle for anything - a la Pinnacle site - I can't seem to link it - looks better in hand.

haven't added it as it won't make any difference yet

Great Weekend to all



Marc

grip

Marc
Nice P/U the early nice ones are sure gettin scarce,a few months back I picked up a HI end 18S FB,and a real nice 38 MS 67FB

Al

shuckins

Flea market find.
Cleaned..probably,but still....

PQpeace

We are working on adding Mercs to our site.
We will have the largest inventory of Mercs anywhere within a month.
We will carry ag3-ms69.
Something for everybody.
Almost 150 pieces ready to post.

Mercs are much harder to locate than Dollars.
I have travelled thousands of miles looking for nice dimes at nice prices.
Good luck" is what most dealers tell me.
I always practice what I preach..so watch for my sets to have lots of upgrades soon.

News on NEWPS ASAP,
Larry

PQpeace

I have a nice 18s in 65fb coming to me next week.
I will add that one to my sets !

Sill looking for a 21d and 26s that I like...
anyone have something ?
Larry

marcmoish

Al,

nice P/U too - the 18-S is tough in better FB upper grades


Shuckins,

Nice find but I'd have it slabbed at once with any of the 'major services' - something about the mm on that coin bothers me - I hope I'm wrong.

Larry,
Mercs are much harder to locate than Dollars.TextI have travelled thousands of miles looking for nice dimes at nice prices.....
you bet that's true.
PQ Merc's are truly tough - I wish you luck - let us know when you commence this new venture - Nice having another dealer aboard - although you must know you are up against the likes of Mike Printz who rocks when it comes to Mercury Dimes.


Marc

PQpeace

I have dealing with Mike for years now...we are friends..
But I have more 68's for sale than he has total dimes
We should have over 100 mercs listed all times.
Working on the website now
Larry

rainbowroosie

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41092&item=3934820061&rd=1cool 40s


try this one

marcmoish

yup I saw that too - holy cow on the final price ............I actually had my heart set out ( well kind of) on his 45-D in 67FB - also yummy toned surfaces - which went for DOUBLE what my high bid was like $370 - amzing thing is I had 5 bidders that bid higher than me in last hour or so


Marc

PQpeace

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FinallyHere

" have dealing with Mike for years now...we are friends.." Who says we're friends??......

"But I have more 68's for sale than he has total dimes" ....careful now Larry!! You may NOT have a clue how many Mercs I really have!!

Mike Printz
Larry Whitlow, Ltd.
Web Site

PQpeace

BrinkersMercs

My good news is my 23-s came back PCGS 63FB!!! beautiful toning too!!!

TAP444

With Larry's help I did add a 28p upgrade to the set,
slowly adding when I can
Tim Poston

PQpeace

I sold that 28p way too cheap didn't I
Larry

TAP444

Larry,
just wait to you see the good prices you give me on the other stuff
it will make the 28p seem way over priced
Tim

marcmoish

Brink,

tough date - I'm glad - nice - have any pics? Is that what you expected?



Tim,

Cool!! At least there is "some" merc activity




and then there's the dealers here - oh Mike nice to have you post - just got TWO eye candy cMerc's from Mike - both 67FB replacement dimes for 67FB's I already had but wanted better yet - 43S & 38D both truly upper end 67's.



Marc

BrinkersMercs

The 23-s graded everything of a 63, I expected 63-65fb, mattering on how harsh they wanted to be on it. the coin had a spot on the reverse where they had done some die polishing, but other than that, not a mark or anything anywhere.

Jared

PQpeace

ttt

Cocoinut

I have a new addition, courtesy of Larry, which I will be posting when I'm able to get a good photo this weekend.

I haven't been around here much lately - a new house is taking a lot of my time (and $$), but things are settling down.



<< <i>" have dealing with Mike for years now...we are friends.." Who says we're friends??...... >>




<< <i>"But I have more 68's for sale than he has total dimes" ....careful now Larry!! You may NOT have a clue how many Mercs I really have!! >>



Maybe we can have a battle to see who can sell nice Mercs at the lowest price???

Marc, I saw that you added a '25-D in 66FB recently. Tough coin, and I'll bet it's a beauty. When are you going to get a digital camera so you can share that great set of yours?

Al, it's good to see you acquiring Mercs again.

Tim, you'd better watch out. Marc's trying to edge you out of the Top 5.

Is Ken (Fairlaineman) still around?

Jim

DeepCoin

It is getting more and more difficult to find the NB coins in the grades I need. I have started a type set to keep myself busy.

marcmoish

whoa is it really JIM!!!! I was wondering when you'll have settled down - sure rub it in that you're that close now to the FUN shows and all I do hope all is well

Re the passing woes.....I decided long ago to stay away from that avenue - whenever and wherever I am I'm fine with that. I'm having fun atleast. (I think Tim is fine for now )
The 25-D you mentioned was my latest acquisition - it is a beauty indeed - you know I've been looking for 2 years for a "suitable" marc approved " example - I may have a nice scan of it if so I'll get it up later or tomm late - I know I've been bad with digital thingy





marc

PQpeace

My newest is a 25s 66fb..
looks like a 67 to me

Still looking for a nice looking 26s 63 and up

Larry

PTVETTER

I've been too busy with work to look for mercury dimes for my collection. I hoe to find something before the end of the year.

Wishfull thinking!!

grip

Jim and All,
I havent giving up on the Mercs,just slowed down.Jim ,I can relate to new home,I myself
Just aquired a new house,and between a pool,yard,and new furniture$$$,it's more than I thought.
I also enjoy my collecting more without the registry .But still love them Mercs
Good Luck to All.Al

PQpeace

I just added my FB merc sets to the Registry.
It will be fun trying to catch the all time sets with the nicest dimes I can find,
Larry

oreville

Hanging onto to all of my mercs while I have been hearing the siren call of the golden girls!

marcmoish

while I have been hearing the siren call of the golden girls!


here is the 25-D - the spot on the neck is an old something of insignificance (this merc is in an older holder)-much more obvious on the photo indeed, the bands are also super split and all

Larry,

good luck with your set I noticed you shot past everyone

Marc

PQpeace

Looks like you saw Katy
Larry

TAP444

I think Larry is buying up all the good mercs
Tim

marcmoish

I think Larry is buying up all the good mercs

yup a few weeks ago I think it was he bought up every freagin merc in sight regardless of etiquette and stormed over every simple man woman and beast to get to spot#2


Marc

PQpeace

Sorry guys...
I have passed on alot of dimes that would have passed # 1,but I want nice coins..
I will even buy a white coin if I have to

Cocoinut

I just added a new 1926-D in 64FB to my set. The first 2 pictures below were taken using artificial light, which I don't like. I can never get good color or pick up the luster as I'm able to do using natural light (sunlight). The 3rd picture was an early effort using natural light; the color and luster are more realistic, but it's not as sharp as I'd like it to be, and I didn't get a good obverse pic. At any rate, you can see the difference.



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Marc, I really like your '25-D. The fasces are so bold the photo almost looks 3 dimensional. What a great strike!

I also noticed new Merc set, The Good Collection, which has debuted at the # 11 position. Nice set, all FB, missing only 6 coins, and it includes the '16-D in 63FB. Perhaps the proud owner will step forward and join us here.

Jim

grip

Jim
Thats a beauty,looks better than 64.The only slite weakness I see is on the B,
does it lack luster?
Al

Cocoinut

Al,

There are a couple of small marks on the neck and chin that limit the grade, and there is a flat area at the tops of "IB" in Liberty. I think it's a better strike than a lot of '26-D's I've seen; peripheral weakness seems to be a common problem for this date. The luster is decent, I just didn't get a good obverse picture. I'll try again this weekend.

Jim

Fairlaneman

Nice coins Marc and Jim. Two of the tough dates to get struck up nicely. It appears you guys did just fine with those two...

Just don't know what to say about that Larry guy. Do you long timers think he is a "Wannabe Merc Collector". Input needed on this subject.



Ken

PTVETTER

I also noticed the Good collection and hope the owner step up. It's always nice to meet new mercury dime collectors. Even though I now always down near the bottom of the top 20. I guess I need to find some extra money or hit the lottery for a small amout of cash to afford some of the dimes I need and to be truthful I'm picky but not that picky.

A 1919 dime in MS63 even no bands would be fine.

Fairlaneman

<< <i>A 1919 dime in MS63 even no bands would be fine. >>



Hmmm...did you buy that coin ?

Ken

marcmoish

Jim,
I like that dime - it is actually a nice 64FB - I really prefer a dime that is upper tier to the grade it got. I believe it adds so much and of course to the thrill.

Your pictures are way better than mine - the one I have above (25-D) I admit as you know is not my handiwork. I'll turn 100 before I take such photos. That photo is from the seller (Pinnacle) .


Just don't know what to say about that Larry guy. Do you long timers think he is a "Wannabe Merc Collector". Input needed on this subject. I offered my opinion above on this culprit wannabe after I realized his "mad dash" Larry is having fun that I know



Marc

PQpeace

This wannabe is having fun..

Just a bit of information for you Merc guys..

I sold over $30,000.00 worth of Mercs at the Santa Clara show.
Mostly to dealers who were very happy to see somebody dealing in these little gems.

I picked up 5-6 newps for my set.

I have been into Mercs secretly for a long time...

More news later after I work on my new inventory list.
Over 80 mercs for sale
Larry

flyingcougar13

Here are a couple of very nice 67FB's I picked up from Larry awhile back. My pics don't do the toning justice.




BTW Marc, a great looking set!

fcloud

Keith,

Nice couple of dimes you have. Marc does have a great set. My 1935-S MS66 came in the mail today. It looks good.

marcmoish

Keith,

the 45-S looks like super example for the grade - my that is nice. You meant Larry WHitlow (Mike Printz) or Larry Larry that guy that was hocking away at all the tables somewhere in California snatching those lovely ladies away ?

Tony,

What you expected? I hope NB right?

fcloud

Marc, yes NB. A nice coin for my budget. I paid a bit over what I should have, but as you know this date is tough.

Any plans for the last coin you need? I see Heritage and David Lawence both have higher grades up for auction.

Tony

marcmoish

the price is insane for 16-D's with most I've seen not to my liking anyhows - this one hole is gonna be tough I admit - I can't justify the price these days, at least for those I've seen.

eddieal

Anyone collect Merc Proofs? See my post on Swap forum.

Fairlaneman

Tony on the 35S........

Cmon Marc...spring for one of those babies. We were talking last year about the price increase and just look what has happened. They are still going up....

Ken

Cocoinut

I have to agree with Marc regarding the price for the '16-D. An MS65FB '16-D Merc is bid at exactly the same price ($36,000) as a '21-S Walker in MS64. I don't have a current pop report, but according to the last one I got, the '21-S is a MUCH tougher coin. Do more people collect Mercs than Walkers? Probably, because they're more reasonably priced - until you get to the '16-D. So it's most likely a combination of hype and higher demand for the '16-D.

Jim

flyingcougar13

Thanks Marc, the 45-s is in an OGH and you know what they say... Larry, as in PQpeace, yes the one buying all the choice Merc's in CA. But he passes them on when he upgrades!

Tony,

Congrats on the 35-s, post a picture for us when you get a chance.

Jim,

The current pop on the 16-D is 31 in 65fb with 21 higher and a total of 320 fb's graded. The 21-s is 70 in 64 with 21 higher and a total of 415 graded. Also the mintage on a 21-s is more than twice the 16-d. I couldn't say what that means for sure, I'm no expert, just love coins!

rainbowroosie

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3940038909&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting45 micro S

This 45 micro S came today --NGC 67 -- looks better than the photo. I was really pleased!!!